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Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, 74% of women age 15-49 have been circumcised. The harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (also known FGM/C or female circumcision) frequently causes health complications that can last throughout a woman's life and can even lead to death. To effectively address the issue of FGM/C, PMC developed and held seven Awareness Creation Workshops. These workshops were the first part of a comprehensive strategy to eradicate the practice of FGM/C in Ethiopia. |
Egame
Violence against women and girls is a pervasive global problem, often deeply rooted in cultural practices. However, people are often willing to adopt new attitudes, behaviors, or practices if they are convinced that such change can improve their lives. PMC and the Emergent Media Center (EMC) at Champlain College have been awarded a grant from UNFPA to create an electronic game for adolescent boys aimed at preventing violence against women. |
Senegal
Population Media Center has received funding from USAID and UNFPA-Senegal for two radio serial dramas. The three-year project will focus on promoting family planning use and improving reproductive health. |
July 11, 2009 marks the 20th Anniversary of World Population Day. “Investing in Women,” this year’s theme, draws attention to the importance of improving the health and opportunity of women worldwide in order to create a more just and balanced world. By focusing on the plight of women around the world on World Population Day, we are able to understand this issue as both one of human rights and also as vital to global sustainability.
The Population Institute’s Global Media Awards are devoted to drawing attention to global population issues. The award honors those who have contributed to creating an awareness of population problems through their journalistic endeavors in a meritorious manner.
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The Spring 2009 newsletter features stories about PMC’s programs in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Senegal, as well as our recent exploration trip to Papua New Guinea.
Spring 2009 Newsletter (PDF, 410 KB)
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