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Director, Research & Prospect Management (NYC)
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)

Reporting to the Director, Development Services & Collaborative Advancement and in partnership with development staff, the Director of Research & Prospect Management will play an integral role in developing cultivation and fundraising strategies for top prospects/donors and is...

Supermarkets, Pharmacies Urged to Shift From Soda Toward No- and Low-calorie Beverages


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Supermarkets, Pharmacies Urged to Shift From Soda Toward No- and Low-calorie Beverages

Supermarkets and pharmacies could help reduce Americans' rates of obesity and diabetes by increasing their marketing of no- or low-calorie alternatives to soda and other sugar drinks. Local public health officials in Boston, El Paso, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Seattle and King County, and elsewhere today are calling on those retailers to discuss a variety of means of promoting healthier beverages.


By CSPI, USA,


Health Policy Resource.

Uphill Battle for Ireland’s New Abortion Law


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Uphill Battle for Ireland’s New Abortion Law

The death of Savita Halappanavar in Galway, Ireland, last October created a national uproar in the country, and a call for greater clarity around a longstanding Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion when a woman's life is at risk. More than 20 years have passed since that decision, and the government has not passed legislation backing it. But, finally heeding calls from the European Court of Human Rights, the Irish government has announced that legislation is coming soon, according to IrishExaminer.com:


By CRR, USA.


Human rights Policy Resource.

USA Today: 'Plan B' contraception ruling correct


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USA Today: 'Plan B' contraception ruling correct

As a mother, I can understand the visceral reaction of many parents to the idea of teens having direct access to emergency contraception.But as the leader of the reproductive rights organization that sought the elimination of limits on the over-the-counter sale of emergency contraception, I feel it's my duty to ensure that the broader point of this effort—to expand access to a safe and reliable means of preventing unintended pregnancy for women of all ages—does not get lost.


By CRR, USA.


Human rights Policy Resource.

France: Reproductive Health Care Now Free


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France: Reproductive Health Care Now Free

As of April 1, women in France who need an abortion can get one without worrying about whether they can afford it. The government will pay 100 percent of the cost. The legislation also includes a measure to pay for the total cost of contraception for adolescent girls age 15 to 18. Both initiatives fulfill the promise of France's new president, François Hollande, to strengthen reproductive rights and health care, with a goal of reducing the country's rate of abortion, according to New Europe Online, which spoke with the Center's president and CEO, Nancy Northup:


By CRR, USA.


Human rights Policy Resource.
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