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  • Spreading Plan C to End Pregnancy

    April 27, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    Access to safe abortions and pregnancy termination medications has been of intense debate and restriction. This article looks at campaigns to increase access to an under-recognized form of medication that can serve as a "plan-c" for women.

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  • Health workers create support network to north central Ohio mothers

    April 25, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Community Health Workers in Richmond County work to reduce barriers - including employment, education, smoking, food security or housing - that may contribute to the likelihood of infant mortality. Using the Community HUB Pathways Model to minimize significant sources of stress in a woman’s life, they are helping drive down infant mortality rates in Ohio, particularly for women and babies of color.

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  • The Trump-Era Push to Encourage Girls to Run for Office

    April 24, 2017 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States

    Women are underrepresented in elected positions, and with Trump being elected after being heard describing women in poor taste, this has only become more of a concern. Programs such as Elect Her and IGNITE are trying to help increase the number of women in politics through various methods.

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  • Postmen Delivering Kindness to the Elderly

    April 11, 2017 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, St. Helier, Bailiwick of Jersey

    On the island of Jersey, postal workers don’t just deliver the mail: they also check up on elderly people during their routes. With a quick face-to-face chat, they check that they’ve taken their medication and if there’s anything else they need. The project has caught the attention of post offices (and health professionals) around the world as an approach against the social care crisis for a rapidly-aging population.

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  • 5 Online Tools That Give Teens the Sex Ed They Need

    April 10, 2017 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    The rate of teen pregnancy is higher than the national average in states that teach abstinence-only sex education or don't have sex education in the required curriculum at all. Several online platforms are attempting to bridge the gap between the lack of sex education in schools and the information that teens need to safely engage in sexual activity. From apps to social campaigns, these organizations are promoting safe sex, consent, and empowering young people to claim ownership over their bodies.

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  • What can the UK learn from Finland's approach to mental health?

    April 05, 2017 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Finland

    Finland’s Mental Health Hub is an online resource that provides tools to manage stress, depression, and substance dependency as well as therapy with a diagnosis. The resource has helped treat low acuity mental health issues by providing greater access without an increase in cost.

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  • How 3 Women Are Changing The World With Solar Energy

    March 27, 2017 |

    Worldwatch Institute |

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    Response Location: Mali, Bamako

    Three women have embraced the use of solar technology to become clean energy entrepreneurs. They are helping bring light, efficient cookstoves, and energy to their communities, while reducing carbon emissions and empowering other women along the way.

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  • In Beijing, Two Wheels Are Only a Smartphone Away

    March 19, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: China, Beijing

    As Beijing grapples with pollution caused in large part by the increase in cars on the roads, a tech-based solution has appeared in the form of forward-thinking bicycles. The Chinese bike-sharing system, spearheaded by several startups, allows commuters to find a bike using GPS, pay for it using an app, and drop it off upon arriving to their destination, wherever that may be. A mix of private investment and government support has allowed this market to thrive.

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  • In rural India, MIT grads aim to improve access to sanitary pads for women

    February 23, 2017 |

    NBC News |

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    Response Location: India, Dumandih, Jharkhand

    For women in rural parts of India, it is common to not be taught about the role menstruation plays due to the stigma that surrounds the topic. To bring both a better understanding and better hygienic practices to these areas, a startup has started using "locally-sourced banana fiber to create biodegradable sanitary napkins, which degrade faster if buried and don’t have to be burned" with the goal of increasing access.

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  • Can the Humble Menstrual Cup Free Women from the Tyranny of Big Tampon?

    February 22, 2017 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States

    While the menstrual cup is one of the most efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly ways women can cope with their periods, it is rarely used due to the stigma surrounding the cup. Leaders at Sustainable Cycles, a nonprofit, are working to de-stigmatize the menstrual cup and promote both personal and global health.

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