Abstaining from Reality

Population Action International's latest documentary "Abstaining from Reality: U.S. Restrictions on HIV Prevention" provides a compelling snapshot of the Bush administration's abstinence-only approach to global HIV prevention. Watch the video!

Ultrasounds Like Emotional Blackmail

Many bills to restrict reproductive health have been introduced in state legislatures this year; one of the more oppressive types would force pregnant women to view their ultrasounds before receiving abortions.

Women and War

A recent UN report addresses sexual violence as "the shame of war." Populations that are displaced as a result of conflict face reproductive health challenges that are not currently being met, especially those of women and girls.

Marrying the Rapist

Women who are raped in India face societal pressure to marry their violators; proposals of marriage are seen by some as atonement for the crime, even when they are offered just before a guilty verdict.