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Last week, the Ministry of Health Zambia launched the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) for HIV prevention in Zambia. This significant moment marks the availability of a new PrEP option in Zambia, empowering women and girls and expanding their choice in HIV prevention options.

Studies in Family Planning invites abstracts for our next special issue! This Special Issue invites contributions that broaden & challenge traditional understandings of contraceptive use, access & meaning. 🗓️ Deadline: June 30 🔗: bit.ly/48OOhNV #SFPjournal

Do early cognitive skills contribute to fertility preferences and SRH knowledge among adolescents in Ethiopia? This Council researcher finds that early reading and numeracy skills shape these outcomes during adolescence. Read their findings ➡️: bit.ly/4tA3tGH

This week, the First Ladies of SWEDD+ countries are uniting to stand against gender-based violence (GBV). The Council’s Maty Dia is facilitating the Regional Policy dialogue, drawing on our research to drive concrete commitments across the region. 🔗: bit.ly/4bS6ivC

📢 The March 2026 Population and Development Review is now available! This issue explores birth rates, population stability, and fertility. Read here: bit.ly/4182Ckt #PDRjournal

Check out the first Biomedical Bulletin of 2026 for the latest updates from the Center for Biomedical Research! Read today! 🔗: bit.ly/4dlggIq #CBRPC

Published in JAIDS, researchers investigate if a dual prevention pill (DPP) co-formulating oral PrEP and a combined oral contraceptive (COC) may increase PrEP use among women. Learn more: bit.ly/3NvaSrD #CBRPC

Studies in Family Planning invites papers for our upcoming special issue “Pandemic and Epidemic Impacts on Reproduction, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Family Dynamics.” 🗓️ Deadline: September 15 Learn more here: bit.ly/4dJviaR #SFPjournal

Dennis Matanda, Research Associate at Population Council – Kenya, joins Wisal Ahmed, Christina Pallitto, and Abdul Rashid in this BMJ editorial to explore the path to eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030. Read here bit.ly/3Pu4wcC

New research published in #PDRjournal challenges the usefulness of "lowest-low fertility" on today's demographic reality. Read the authors' recent blog on the challenges behind “lowest-low fertility”: bit.ly/47QgKCy Read the article: bit.ly/47jCt5E

The latest issue of Studies in Family Planning is now available! The March 2026 issue shares research, reports, and commentary on public health, social science, and biomedical research. Read here: bit.ly/484Sw7E #SFPjournal

Developed by Gloria Seruwagi, Research Uptake Manager at @Baobab_RPC, SCALE drives change beyond the research cycle by reaching “downstream” stakeholders. Learn more about SCALE: bit.ly/4sLi4ie

Women in health leadership positions bring an essential perspective to policy, investments & innovation. Read about the ways women leaders improve the health & well-being of all women worldwide by Saumya RamaRao & Apoorva Jadhav in @ThinkGlobalHlth. bit.ly/3OSqTIu

For #InternationalWomensDay, Co-President Jim Sailer shares the Council's commitment to rigorous and independent science to improve the health of women and girls globally and highlights innovative SRHR products in the pipeline.

For #InternationalWomensDay and in recognition of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, Council Co-President Pat Vaughan highlights @Baobab_RPC's work to improve sexual and reproductive health for women and girls living in refugee settings. #IWD2026

The deadline to apply to be the next editor for Population and Development Review is quickly approaching! 🗓️ Deadline: March 16, 2026 More information on how to submit your application here: bit.ly/3YvcvYg #PDRjournal

Join us at #CSW70 for Asking and Telling. Led by @Baobab_RPC, this session that will showcase how African-led research & innovation are addressing key needs of survivors of sexual violence in refugee communities across Uganda & Ethiopia. Register here: bit.ly/409ZrbA

📢 Now hiring! The Population Council is now accepting applications for a Coordinator for the Office of the President. 📅 Deadline: March 19, 2026 Apply here: bit.ly/4cl9wcX

New research published in Lancet HIV from the Microbicide Trials Network highlights the potential of the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) & oral PrEP as an HIV prevention option for pregnant women. 🔗: bit.ly/4cGwGdN

Join the Choice Agenda, the Population Council, and our affiliate IPM South Africa for a webinar on the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DVR)! Webinar details: 🗓️ March 3, 2026 🕗 8:30 - 10:00 AM ET Register: bit.ly/3P1S8QD