Healthy Teen Initiative Amendment Passed as Part of Health Care Reform Legislation
On July 20, 2009, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed an…
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Senate Eliminates Existing Abstinence-Only Funding; Invests in Evidence-Based Prevention
At the end of July 2009, the Senate began consideration of its…
Ambassador Goosby Begins to Reveal New Directions in U.S. Global HIV/AIDS Policy Agenda at the International AIDS Society Conference
The Fifth International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention…
Common Ground Bill Seeks to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy, Reduce the Need for Abortions, and Support Parents
Could the third time be the charm? That is the hope of…
Audit Report Shows Former Title V Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Grant Coordinator Misused Funds
A recent audit conducted by the office of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor…
Recent Research Finds Condoms Are Effective In Reducing the Risk of Herpes
Source: Emily T. Martin, Elizabeth Krantz, Sami L. Gottlieb, Amalia S.…
New Report Shows Positive Results for Comprehensive Sex Education Program in Cleveland Public Schools
A recently released report reveals the effectiveness of a comprehensive sexuality education…
Louisiana Expands Conscience Laws for Health Care Workers
On July seventh Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal signed into law House Bill…
Indian High Court Decriminalizes Same-Sex Acts
On July 2, 2009, the Delhi High Court of India legalized same-sex…
House Zeros out Existing Abstinence-Only Funding; Invests in Evidence-Based Prevention Efforts
On Friday, July 24, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal…
American Medical Association Renews Its Support of Comprehensive Sex Education
At its 2009 Annual Meeting, the American Medical Association passed a resolution…
35th G8 Summit: Advocacy Groups urge G8 leaders to Strengthen HIV/AIDS Programs and to Invest in Womens Health
The 35th G8 Summit was held in L’Aquila, Italy from July 8–10,…