World Contraception Day Is 26 September: Attn All

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As our current discussion on emergency contraception is in its full swing, therefore, I preffered it to aware you all, if still you have no info, that World Contraception Day Is 26 September.

Go through below text, you find it very useful.

Announcement from the Population Council Office: Public Information Desk

The goal of this awareness-raising effort is to educate couples about the importance of contraception and reproductive health. World Contraception Day also aims to foster informed choices about contraceptive options and to reduce unplanned pregnancy and abortion. What can you do?

· Learn about the Council’s efforts to ensure that individuals can achieve their desired family size. (more: http://www.popcouncil.org/WorldContraceptionDay) · Raise awareness about unmet need for contraception worldwide by sending an e-card. (e-card: http://www.popcouncil.org/ecards/)Enviar una tarjeta para conmemorar el Día Mundial de la Contracepción. (e-tarjeta: http://www.popcouncil.org/tarjetas/) · Support the right of people to determine the size of their own families.RecognitionPopulation Council Distinguished Scientist Sheldon J. Segal has recently been recognized for his contribution to contraceptive

development and reproductive health. Segal directed the research that led to the development of copper-bearing IUDs and implant contraceptives (Jadelle® and Norplant®), and collaborated on the initial studies on contraceptive vaginal rings, the intrauterine system Mirena®, contraceptive vaccines, and male contraceptives. The modern IUD and Norplant provide contraception for more than 120 million women globally. He is a leading authority on global population issues, family planning, and contraceptive technology, and has published over 300 articles and books. Historic InnovationsThe Population Council and Segal will be awarded the 2008 Prix Galien USA Pro Bono Humanum Award for the development of contraceptive implants. This award recognizes the technical, scientific, and clinical research skills necessary to develop innovative medicines that improve the human condition. (more: http://www.popcouncil.org/mediacenter/DMKs/PrixGalien2008.html) Lifetime AchievementSegal also received the Society of Family Planning’s 2008 Award for Lifetime Contributions in Family Planning. The society created this award to recognize outstanding individuals whose cumulative research has reached the highest level of importance in the field. (more: http://www.popcouncil.org/mediacenter/newsreleases/SegalSFP2008Award.html) Honoring Contributions to Contraception and Reproductive Health

Population Council senior scientist Irving Sivin is the first recipient of the Planned Parenthood National Medical Committee’s Irv Sivin Lifetime Achievement Award. The award commemorates Sivin's commitment and critical contributions to contraception and reproductive health. (more: http://www.popcouncil.org/mediacenter/newsreleases/SivinPPFA2008Award.html) New Position for Experienced Council Professional

Ian Askew has been named to the new position of Director of Reproductive Health Services and Research. This Council program seeks to foster measurable improvements in the quality, availability, and integration of a range of reproductive health services. Askew will oversee the introduction of new reproductive health technologies in developing countries and direct the scale-up and sustainability of cost-effective reproductive health interventions. Askew has been with the Council for 18 years and was most recently country director of its Kenya office and director of the Frontiers in Reproductive Health program. (more: http://www.popcouncil.org/rh/program.html) New Resources· A gender focus in service delivery improves quality of careFRONTIERS OR Summary no. 68 | http://www.popcouncil.org/frontiers/orsummaries/ors68.html · Increasing the accessibility, acceptability and use of the IUD in Gujarat, IndiaFRONTIERS Final Report | http://www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/frontiers/FR_FinalReports/India_IUD.pdf · Increasing women's use of the IUD for family planningFRONTIERS Program Brief no. 9 | http://www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/frontiers/pbriefs/PB09.pdf · Quality assurance procedure monitors and improves quality of servicesFRONTIERS OR Summary no. 76 | http://www.popcouncil.org/frontiers/orsummaries/ors76.html · Introduction of emergency contraceptive pills in the public health system of Pakistan: A south-to-south collaborationFRONTIERS Final Report | http://www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/frontiers/FR_FinalReports/Pakistan_ECP.pdf · Regional workshop to use the findings from operations research to increase the access, quality and integration of contraceptive services in Latin America and the CaribbeanFRONTIERS Final Report English: http://www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/frontiers/FR_FinalReports/LAC_RHFPIntegration.pdfSpanish: http://www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/frontiers/FR_FinalReports/LAC_RHFPIntegration_ES.pdf Council in the News

“How to treat the rare diseases that big pharma leaves behind,” AlterNet, 22 September (USA) (www.alternet.org/reproductivejustice/99848/how_to_treat_the_rare_diseases_that_big_pharma_leaves_behind/page=1) Your Life, Your Body, Your Choice The Population Council contributes to the rights of individuals everywhere to achieve their desired family size by developing contraceptive technologies and by working to increase access to high-quality family planning services. (more: http://www.popcouncil.org/WorldContraceptionDay)The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental research organization that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help

achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of regional and country offices. ### To sign up for announcements about Population Council news and resources, please visit http://www.popcouncil.org/signup If you do not wish to continue receiving these email alerts, please contact listmanager@... IMPORTANT: Please add pubinfo@... to your safe sender list or address book to ensure future delivery of the information you requested.

Best Regards

Mohammad Bashaar

From: Mira Desai <desaimirak (DOT) co.in>Subject: Discussion on ECnetrumgroups (DOT) comDate: Wednesday, 24 September, 2008, 8:42 PM

Dear all,

Forwarding an article relevant to current discussion. The study has been carried out in India. Members may find it useful .

The article concludes by following statement... ....Awareness of EC in preventing unwanted pregnancies in college going female students was found to be minimal. Efforts should be put in for awareness promotion, improving access and usage in potential users. Health professionals should be involved as many of the respondents relied on them for information on contraceptive methods.

Mira Desai

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