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- Bixby Program in Population & Reproductive Health
http://bixbyprogram.ph.ucla.edu
A project of the UCLA School of Public Health which focuses on reproductive health issues in developing countries.
- Direct Relief International
http://www.directrelief.org/
A nonprofit organization that provides medical supplies to organizations in over 140 countries.
- Guttmacher Institute
http://www.guttmacher.org/
Works to advance sexual and reproductive health worldwide through research, public education, and policy analysis.
- International Planned Parenthood Federation
http://www.ippf.org/en/
A global network campaigning for sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights.
- JHPIEGO
http://www.jhpiego.org/
An international organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University which works to improve the quality of healthcare for women and families through building partnerships in resource poor settings.
- Marie Stopes International
http://www.mariestopes.org.uk/
Works to implement sexual and reproductive healthcare programs that are culturally sensitive and respond to local needs.
- PATH
http://www.path.org/
An international NGO working to improve the health of communities through the provision of health technologies and innovative program strategies.
- Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
http://www.prb.org/
Works to educate people worldwide about population, health and the environment in an effort to empower people to create positive change.
- Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium (RHRC)
http://www.rhrc.org/
Dedicated to improving reproductive health of populations affected by armed conflict.
- United Nations Human Development Report
http://hdr.undp.org/
Reports released annually, calling attention to global issues through the presentation of data and analysis.
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
http://www.unfpa.org/
An international development agency which seeks to reduce poverty and to promote sexual and reproductive health worldwide.
- USAID’s Demographic Health Surveys
http://www.measuredhs.com/
Collects, analyzes and disseminates data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition through surveys in over 75 countries.
- World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
http://www.who.int/about/regions/emro/en/
The regional office for the WHO which serves the health needs of such countries as Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, and Sudan.
- World Health Organization ‘s Toolkit for Women’s Empowerment and Leadership in Health and Welfare
http://www.who.or.jp/WHP/docs/ToolkitFinal_low_hyperlink.pdf
Examines gender analysis, and empowerment and leadership, emphasizing the importance of asking two questions—"What are the felt and priority needs of women?" and "What can be done to meet these needs?"
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