News & Announcements

November 2009

New LTE in <em>The Boston Globe</em>

November 14, 2009 – The Boston Globe printed a letter to the editor from Ibis staff, citing Ibis's research on young adults’ access to reproductive health care after Massachusetts health care reform. In research conducted for the REaDY Initiative , Ibis found that young adult-targeted...
November 2009

Sexual health misconceptions and their possible sources

Based on research analyzing emails submitted to “Not-2-Late.com,” Ibis and colleagues have developed a set of tools for clinicians to use with patients to clarify common sexual misconceptions. Patient handouts in Arabic , French , Chinese , English , and Spanish cover the most commonly...
June 2009

Ibis co-sponsors opening reception for "Invisible Lives" photo show

June 18, 2009 – Ibis is co-sponsoring the opening reception for the “Invisible Lives” photo show which will take place on June 18, 2009 from 6-8pm at powerHouse Books (37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201). “Invisible Lives” is a book and photo show project presenting...
June 2009

Ibis mourns the loss of Dr. George Tiller

June 1, 2009 – Ibis Reproductive Health mourns the unspeakable loss of our colleague and an inspiring figure in our field, Dr. George Tiller, who was murdered while attending church services in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas, the morning of May 31, 2009. Dr. Tiller cared for women and...
January 2009

Self-induced abortion in the news

January 5, 2009 – Today’s New York Times article, "For Privacy's Sake, Taking Risks to End Pregnancy," explored the topic of self-induced abortion in New York Latin American immigrant communities and discussed ongoing research by Ibis Reproductive Health and Gynuity Health Projects
January 2009

President Obama lifts Global Gag Rule

January 23, 2009 – Three days into his term, United States President Barack Obama took an important step to improve women’s health by signing an executive order lifting the funding ban to international organizations which provide abortion services, education, or referrals. The "Global...

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