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Low fertility is controversial—rightly or not—and the policy implications for reproductive health are serious and deserve serious discussion. On June 26, we're bringing it to you—with a global, expert panel + audience Q+A. 🔗 Submit your questions for us: bit.ly/4l1ko0s

Busan is facing acute population decline. In just a few hours, experts will convene at the 2025 Global Demographic Strategy Forum. PRB's own President & CEO Jennifer D. Sciubba will deliver the keynote, framing the discussion and highlighting paths to resilience.

Access to contraception in the US varies widely—not because of individual preferences, but because of policy choices. Which states expand access through their policies—and which restrict it? 🔗 On 7/16, join us as we unveil the State of Access scorecard: bit.ly/4ecobWT

🎓 We said goodbye to our amazing intern Elena, a local high schooler who supported PRB these past few months. Her highlight? Writing a blog on the Class of 2025—the largest, most diverse in U.S. history. 🔗 Read her reflections: buff.ly/TtRKB4P

⏱️ Has it been a minute since you've heard a thought-provoking convo about culture? ✅We've got your fix. Check out this chat about the midlife crisis *gulp* staring down #Millennials, feat. NPR's Brittany Luse, PRB's Sara L Srygley & Vox Media's alex. bit.ly/44kJL6Y

Tomorrow’s the day! Join PRB & global experts to talk fertility, fear & reproductive rights. Speakers include UNFPA, Fòs Feminista, EngenderHealth, APHRC, Population Foundation of India & The New York Times. 📅 June 26 | 10:00 a.m. ET 🔗prb.org/articles/low-f… #LowFertility #ReproductiveHealth

⏰ SEE YOU SOON: Our conversation on low fertility panic and reproductive health begins in less than an hour! Get ready for awesome insights by panelists from The New York Times, APHRC,Population Foundation of India, EngenderHealth, UNFPA & Fòs Feminista. 🔗 RSVP ASAP: bit.ly/3YU0Xym

"On the surface 'strengthening families' is a noble cause—who doesn’t want strong families? But I think what we've seen over time is this conversation is actually laced with other intentions." —Kemi Akinfaderin, Fòs Feminista Still time to join the chat: bit.ly/3HJRnbp

"The US context is unique...in that we do not have paid parental leave. That comes up every time I write about this. There's a lot of concern among people considering having children...how will I be able to financially manage the pregnancy/postpartum period?"—Jess Grose The New York Times

"#Infertility is not an issue of developed countries only— it is really very common in our setting [in Africa] as well. It has been there in the past, it is here now—the only problem is it has been neglected." —Yohannes Wado, APHRC

"Another very ignored factor is male #infertility...The prevalence is not as surprising as the barriers which continue to exist in India: the lack of conversation around it, the myths & misperceptions, & the high out-of-pocket costs." —Sanghamitra Singh, Population Foundation of India

"People have the right to seek care for all #SRHR needs —not only those related to pregnancy/childbearing. #Fertility anxiety is really a reflection of what’s happening at a societal level—& a human rights, SRHR focus starts with the individual." —Traci Baird, EngenderHealth

“That fact that govts should not interfere on coercing people to have more/fewer children doesn't mean they shouldn’t do other things to address demographic change… there's a lot that can be done to adjust institutions for a different type of society." —Alessio Cangiano, UNFPA

"When problems are painted as population problems, you look for population solutions. But what if they’re not population problems? Is aging itself a problem—or is the institution of pay-as-you-go Social Security that no longer fits demographic reality a problem?"—@jennifersciubba

👍Liked today's event? Mark your calendars for July 16. Our #SRHR conversation continues w/ the new State of Access scorecard, an interactive map that shows where state laws protect people's ability to get #contraception—& where they restrict it. 🔗RSVP bit.ly/4ecobWT

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