(2014) Over the last 20 years, significant efforts have been made at the community, national, and international levels to address the issue of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
By Julia Greene
The interactive map and report present available data for 20 specific indicators, disaggregated by age and sex when possible.
Nearly half of the world’s population, some 3 billion people, is under the age of 25.
(2014) Nearly half of the world’s population, some 3 billion people, is under the age of 25.
(2014) Increasingly, development workers, program planners, and donors are recognizing the benefits of integrating family planning (FP) with other sectors. More research is needed, however, on the effectiveness of multisectoral programs.
PRB’s Women’s Edition program, funded by USAID, brings together senior-level editors, reporters, and producers from influential media organizations in developing countries to examine and report on women’s health and development.
(2014) Gender-based violence (GBV) is a difficult topic, encompassing a wide range of issues—from date rape to intimate partner violence to rape in conflict settings.
(January 2014) Some good news has finally arrived about the fight to eradicate malaria: A new vaccine may soon be available.
(2014) Israel’s demographic patterns and trends are unique, reflecting the complex political, cultural, and religious future of the region.
A new report about the well-being of girls in America, The State of Girls: Unfinished Business, was recently published by the Girl Scouts Research Institute (GSRI) in collaboration with the Population Reference Bureau (PRB).