Earlier today, the Obama Administration announced that it would not
change a proposed rule issued this past summer to guarantee that
contraceptives be covered by all insurance plans without co-pays. This
puts us on a path to near universal coverage of birth control.
Nearly 80 million people are added to the earth's population each year. Reducing the rate of population growth eases the many pressures people place on natural resources, wildlife habitats, and the atmosphere.
Defending Women's Rights
At least 200 million women around the world would like to delay or end childbearing but have no access to contraception. Family planning improves maternal and infant health and allows women to be more active in society.
Ensuring Social Justice
The 50 poorest countries on earth are also those with the highest fertility rates. Rapid population growth hinders progress on all Millennium Development Goals. Voluntary family planning improves everyone's quality of life.
Our annual conference and lobby event, Capitol Hill Days, will be held March 30-April 3, 2012 in Washington, DC. See the agenda and informational flyer here:
Population Connection
2120 L St NW, Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20037
Main: 202-332-2200 Fax: 202-332-2302 Toll Free: 1-800-POP-1956 info@populationconnection.org
