PSN News
2012PSN on the New Security Beat Blog: Rio+20 should re-identify family planning as a priority 25 April 2012
Source: Woodrow Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Programme (ECSP)
In a video interview with the Woodrow Wilson Centre, PSN's Karen Newman speaks about her hopes for the forthcoming Rio+20 conference which marks the 20 year anniversary of the UN Earth Summit.
Mother: Caring for 7 Billion, 24 April, Royal Society of Medicine 25 April 2012
Source: The Royal Society of Medicine
Yesterday PSN’s Karen Newman spoke at the UK premier of the award winning documentary Mother: Caring for 7 Billion. The screening and panel discussion was organised by the Royal Society of Medicine is took place in London.
PCCA on the New Security Beat Blog: population and sustainability links 23 April 2012
Source: Woodrow Wilson Center Environmental Change and Security Programme (ECSP)
In a video interview with the Woodrow Wilson Centre, PSN's Karen Newman explains that while the links between population and sustainable development are complex and controversial, they are critical.
International News
2012United Nations adopts landmark resolution on adolescents and youth 28 April 2012
Source: IPPF
NEW YORK - Late Friday at the 45th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD), member states issued a bold resolution in support of young people’s sexual and reproductive health and human rights.
Royal Society calls for a more equitable future by focusing on population and consumption 26 April 2012
Source: The Royal Society
Consumption levels between developed and developing nations must be rebalanced alongside a stabilisation of the world's population by voluntary methods, according to a new report launched today by The Royal Society.
Youth group calls for Rio+20 to advance sexual and reproductive rights 20 April 2012
Source: Advocates for Youth
A petition from the organisation Advocates for Youth is calling on leaders at Rio+20 to make young people's sexual health and rights a priority at the forthcoming UN sustainable development summit.