News
July 30, 2026
Population Institute Welcomes New Senior Director of Global Initiatives
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Gilda Sedgh! She joins the Population Institute as our senior director of global initiatives. She’ll be responsible for leading analytical initiatives and building organizational partnerships that highlight the links between population dynamics, gender equity, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and sustainable development. Read More »Commentary
August 13, 2026
The Rising Rates of Femicide and the Need To Recognize It as a Distinct Crime
Thousands of women are killed each year in the U.S., which ranks 34th in femicide worldwide. Yet the U.S. still hasn’t recognized it as a distinct crime. In this we’re behind other countries in Europe and Latin America. For example, after a spate of high-profile killings sparked mass protests, last year Italy passed a law recognizing and criminalizing femicide. Read More »Press Release
March 04, 2025
U.S. Global Leadership in Retreat: Population Institute Statement on Termination of USAID and State Department Contracts and Grants
Last week, the Trump-Vance administration abruptly terminated 10,000 USAID and State Department contracts and grants, just 30 days into what was supposed to be a 90-day review process. This action jeopardizes the lives of millions of vulnerable people, further exacerbates instability, and alienates current and potential allies around the world, sending a signal that the United States is no longer a reliable global partner. Read More »