GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations says access to contraception is a universal human right that could dramatically improve the lives of women and children in poor countries. It is the first time the U.N ...

Contraception, also known as “birth control,” is “any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy,” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 4 There are many ...

For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn't just about preventing pregnancy. The Texas mother of two was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In ...

The Department of Health and Human Services has released two final rules to allow individuals and organizations to opt out of insurance coverage for contraception based on religious and moral ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

An effort to limit access to contraceptives and preach natural family planning and higher birth rates is taking shape under ...

At least 34 of the over 100 partner organizations of Project 2025, a comprehensive transition plan to guide the next GOP presidential administration, have spread misinformation about contraceptive ...

Recent data from the federally administered National Survey of Family Growth shows large majorities of Catholics report using at least one form of artificial contraception — with over 90% having used ...

We are reaching out to your office to urge you to remove obstacles to access to emergency contraception in Ukraine. Human Rights Watch is an international nongovernmental human rights advocacy ...

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