Eighty-nine years ago today the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, finally giving women full voting rights. Thanks to Congresswoman Bella Abzug, since the early 1970s we have commemorated the anniversary as Women's Equality Day.

It is indeed a day to step back and reflect...

This World Population Day, July 11, is time to think about the "big picture."

Because population is a complex issue, that at its heart concerns both the quality of individual human life and how our overall numbers impact the conditions under which we live, the day brings up...

In her new bestselling book, Dead Aid, Zambian economist Dambisa Moyo seeks to drive a stake through the heart of foreign aid and its supporters.

Arguing that "millions in Africa are poorer today because of aid," Moyo says that the world's assistance has been "an unmitigated political, economic...

My name is Carol Peasley and I am the President of the Center for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA). CEDPA is non-profit organization that improves the lives of women and girls in developing countries. Our approach is to work hand-in-hand with women leaders, local partners, and national and international organizations...