AlexanderSanger.com 
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.
http://www.alexandersanger.com
Contraception 
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy issues information and position statements on access to contraception, including emergency forms, around the world.
http://www.crlp.org/ww_iss_contracept.html
Contraceptive Failure and Unintended Pregnancy 
Essay: Ambivalence toward pregnancy and ambivalence toward -- often downright dislike of -- birth control methods is probably a cause of "unintended" conception.
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3125099.html
Desire for Sons Drives Use of Prenatal Scans in China 
New York Times article on the unintended consequences of China's one-child family planning policies. Access to this article requires free registration.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/21/international/asia/21CHIN.html
Development Gateway: Population and Reproductive Health 
A large collection of information and internet links about strategies, issues and programmes in reproductive health services and family planning, particularly in developing countries.
http://www.developmentgateway.org/node/146526/
Family Planning Services in Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention 
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.
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3128799.html
FamilyPLANet 
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.
http://www.familyplanet.org
Gente Joven 
Mexican family planning group describes its programs, including efforts to implement replicable sexual health education strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
http://www.gentejoven.org.mx/ingles/default.asp
Global Reproductive Health Forum 
GRHF seeks to promote democratic discussions about reproductive health, rights, and gender on the net. (Languages: English, Espanol, Francais)
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/
Improving Contraceptive Choices and Services 
Family Health International research, education and services in family planning, STDS/HIV and family health. Worldwide scope. Multiple languages available.
http://www.fhi.org/en/fp/nfp.html
In China's Countryside, 'It's a Boy!' Too Often 
Washington Post article discusses the effects of China's one-child policies on sex-selective abortion, infanticide, and other practices that affect sex ratios.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A77925-2001May25
Preventing Teenage Pregnancy 
Overview of U.S. programs and statistics.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/health/archive/hhs_teenage_pregnancy.shtml
Priority Issue: Contraception 
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy position statements and fact sheets about topics related to access to contraception in the U.S.
http://www.crlp.org/pri_contraception.html
Quinacrine Sterilization 
Outlines concerns about the safety and possible carcinogenicity of quinacrine, use of which is being considered for use in sterilization programs in poor countries.
http://www.cwfa.org/articledisplay.asp?id=1376&department=CWA&categoryid=life
Refusing to Participate In Health Care: A Continuing Debate 
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.
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/gr030108.html
Reproductive Health Technologies Project 
Reproductive freedom advocacy group, based in the U.S. News and information on emerging issues in contraception, including new contraceptive technologies.
http://rhtp.org
Research Library: Contraceptive Technologies 
The Global Reproductive Health Forum at Harvard listing of articles and essays about issues related to contraception and contraceptive research.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/gender/topic15.html
State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency 
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
http://www.sifpsa.org/
The Edith Stein Foundation 
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.
http://www.the-edith-stein-foundation.com
The Politics of Contraceptive Research 
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.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/gender/docs/richter.html
Worldwide Contraceptive Use Rising 
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.]
http://www.orgyn.com/webzine/2002/Issue_12/Worldwide_contracept.asp?ComponentID=13851&SourcePageID=30126
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