State Policies on Abortion Coverage in Medicaid, Private Insurance, and ACA Exchange Plans in 2025The interactive map shows the increase in states with laws restricting abortion coverage in Medicaid and private insurance in 2010 compared to the present.KFF Women's Health Policy · Feb 2, 2026
When one mother was taken by ICE, another stepped in to donate breastmilkA newborn in Minneapolis hadn’t eaten for a day and a half. Her mother had risked going into work to get just enough money for more diapers when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents stoppeThe 19th · Feb 2, 2026
The Oscars Forgot Women Filmmakers But We Haven’t: Here Are Six Women-Directed Movies That Speak to This MomentLast week, Oscar nominations were announced, and while there are many wonderful films and filmmakers on the list (I strongly recommend all the International Feature Film nominees), there’s a distinct National Women's Law Center · Feb 2, 2026
In Our Own Voice Statement on the Death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, Certified Nurse-MidwifeNational Black Women's RJ Agenda · Jan 5, 2026
Pathfinder Launches New Strategy and Innovation Platform to Drive Next-Generation Solutions for a Changing WorldPathfinder International · Oct 6, 2025
National Abortion Federation Statement on FDA Review of MifepristoneNational Abortion Federation · Sep 25, 2025
National Abortion Federation Statement on Court Ruling to “Defund” Planned ParenthoodNational Abortion Federation · Sep 12, 2025
Trump Administration Plans to Strip Abortion Access from VeteransNational Abortion Federation · Aug 4, 2025
Millions of Lives at Risk as US Government Terminates Pathfinder’s FundingPathfinder International · Feb 28, 2025
Pathfinder Names Dr. Tabinda Sarosh as Chief Executive OfficerPathfinder International · Feb 12, 2025
Vital Work in a Changing World: Pathfinder Stands Strong with the Communities We ServePathfinder International · Jan 29, 2025
Pathfinder International Board Announces Departure of CEO Lois Quam, Appointment of Tabinda Sarosh as Interim CEOPathfinder International · May 13, 2024
Pathfinder to Enhance HPV Vaccine Awareness and Uptake in NigeriaPathfinder International · Feb 13, 2024
Youth Health and Empowerment—Focus of Two New Pathfinder Projects in AfricaPathfinder International · Dec 11, 2023
PEPFAR Saves Lives, Pushing Back Against a Worsening HIV and AIDS CrisisPathfinder International · Jun 8, 2023
A Day to Give Support and Expand Access to Reproductive Health CareReproductive Health Access Project · Nov 29, 2022
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