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  • Activists are trying to stop gang rape in India by talking about sex

    Ankita Rao

    October 29, 2014 |

    Global Post |

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    Response Location: India, New Delhi, Delhi

    Sex ed is surprisingly awkward in the land of the Kama Sutra, but one foundation is trying to change that with a modern version of the program, all in an effort to stop gang rape.

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  • Colorado offered free birth control — and teen abortions fell by 42 percent

    German Lopez

    July 07, 2014 |

    Vox |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Colorado has seen a dramatic decrease in teen pregnancy rates after a privately funded program worked to offer intrauterine devices (IUDs) at little or no cost to low-income women. The program, combined with other factors, is being partially credited with helping Colorado see a decrease in both teen birth rates and teen abortion rates, although funding is in jeopardy.

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  • New York City's Teen Pregnancy Rate Plummeted After High Schools Expanded Access To Plan B

    Tara Culp-Ressler

    February 04, 2013 |

    ThinkProgress |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    From 2001 to 2011, New York City's teen pregnancy rate decreased by 27 percent as a result of increased access to contraceptives. Public schools started providing Plan B and condoms to students.

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