Sites about societal issues related to family planning.
The abortion issue is covered in Society:Issues:Abortion. Information about birth control is in Health:Reproductive Health:Birth Control. The sub-category "Organizations" lists institutional organizations' sites.
GRHF seeks to promote democratic discussions about reproductive health, rights, and gender on the net. (Languages: English, Espanol, Francais) www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet
Family Health International research, education and services in family planning, STDS/HIV and family health. Worldwide scope. Multiple languages available. www.fhi.org/en/fp/nfp.html
Surveys in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden and the U.S. identify factors determining the success of family planning in preventing adolescent pregnancy. From Family Planning Perspectives. www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3128799.html
Essay critiquing the development of immuno-contraceptives, also known as anti-fertility "vaccines", which aim to turn the body's immune system against reproductive components. www.hsph.harvard.edu/../healthnet/gender/docs/richter.html
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy issues information and position statements on access to contraception, including emergency forms, around the world. www.crlp.org/ww_iss_contracept.html
Essay: Ambivalence toward pregnancy and ambivalence toward -- often downright dislike of -- birth control methods is probably a cause of "unintended" conception. www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3125099.html
Intended to raise public awareness. Explores several aspects of international family planning, the link between family planning and the environment, and maternal health and child health. www.familyplanet.org
Reproductive freedom advocacy group, based in the U.S. News and information on emerging issues in contraception, including new contraceptive technologies. rhtp.org
Reproductive health non-governmental organization in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Information about programs to reduce fertility rate and improve maternal and child health, including personal counseling, contraceptive marketing, and work with perso www.sifpsa.org
Analysis by the Alan Guttmacher Institute on the issue of whether individuals and institutions should be permitted to refuse to participate in reproductive and other health care services on the grounds of religious belief or moral objection. www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/gr030108.html
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy position statements and fact sheets about topics related to access to contraception in the U.S. www.crlp.org/pri_contraception.html
Information supporting the hypothesis that the birth control pill and other forms of contraception are responsible for a wide range of medical and social problems affecting women. www.the-edith-stein-foundation.com
A large collection of information and internet links about strategies, issues and programmes in reproductive health services and family planning, particularly in developing countries. www.developmentgateway.org/node/146526
Outlines concerns about the safety and possible carcinogenicity of quinacrine, use of which is being considered for use in sterilization programs in poor countries. www.cwfa.org/..
Biography, writings, and interests of Alexander C. Sanger. He is the grandson of Margaret Sanger, who founded the birth control movement, and is currently Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council. www.alexandersanger.com
Discussion of UN data on current contraceptive practices and needs in 153 countries and areas. Overall contraceptive use increased substantially over the past decade in developing countries. [Requires free registration.] www.orgyn.com/../../../..
In an interview, State Family Planning Commission official explains the law and the population and family planning situation in the country. www.china.org.cn/english/2002/Oct/46138.htm