Podcasts about Family Planning Association

This week's guest is the actress, Tamsin Greig. She grew up in London with her parents, two sisters – 5 lodgers and a handful of cats. Her mother had been in amateur dramatics – and Tamsin, absorbed by osmosis, the yearning to perform at a young age. She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first-class BA in Drama and Theatre – and then, worked at the Family Planning Association – before getting her foot in the door with her role as Debbie Aldridge in The Archers. Since then – she has had a glittering career on both the stage and on television. She has starred in some of Britain's most loved sitcoms – from Black Books to Green Wing – and most recently, Friday Night Dinner. In this episode, she discusses what it's like to juggle parenthood with working life, her love of trampolining and playing a baddie in Paramount's new drama, Sexy Beast, based on the cult-classic gangster film of the 00s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Dr Eloise Elphinstone, a GP with a special interest in women's health, as she provides an insightful update on ovarian cancer, focusing on its implications for general practice. In this webinar, Dr Elphinstone, who works in SW London and has extensive experience in menopause and postnatal health, delves into the complexities of diagnosing and managing ovarian cancer from a GP's perspective.Link to slidesThis session covers:The latest statistics and survival rates of ovarian cancer.Risk factors and symptomatology.Challenges in screening and diagnosis.Case studies illustrating practical scenarios in GP practice.NICE guidelines and primary care tips.Dr Elphinstone also shares her experiences working with the Target Ovarian Cancer organization and the Family Planning Association.Connect with Dr. Eloise ElphinstoneInstagramUseful LinksMenopause Care ClinicTarget Ovarian CancerFamily Planning Association:#OvarianCancer #GPUpdate #WomensHealth #GeneralPractice #NASGP #MedicalWebinar #EloiseElphinstone

This episode features an in-depth interview with Joe Harris. Joe has worked in the field of sexual health for almost 30 years, during which time he has been employed in both the community and statutory sectors. He worked for the Family Planning Association in Northern Ireland as a Project Officer before joining the Belfast Trust Sexual Health Training Team. Joe is the sexual health lead for the Health Improvement Team within the Belfast Trust, and organises the Annual Regional Sexual Health Conference in Northern Ireland. He is also a Trustee of Common Youth. During the interview Joe reflects on the messages he received around relationships and sexuality growing up; his early career and journey into the field of sexual health; working with young men and the issues they faced; providing RSE training to teachers; changing attitudes towards the teaching of RSE; the recent changes announced to the education curriculum by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; involving parents in the teaching of RSE; the upcoming Annual Regional Sexual Health Conference; and his aspirations for sexual and reproductive health going forward.Useful linkshttps://informingchoicesni.org/LegislationThe Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023ConsultationRelationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) ConsultationResearchAny use? reportA thematic evaluation of the preventative curriculum in schools and EOTAS centresRelationships and Sexuality Education in Post Primary Schools in Northern Ireland: A Compelling Case for Reform

The focus of the podcast will explore sexual pleasure and what this means within the context of care. The role of television programmes in relation to promoting sex education and how we raise issues within our clinical conversation. Episode GuestNaomi Sutton has been working as a Consultant within the Rotherham Sexual Health Services since 2016 after completing training in Sheffield. Throughout her career she has developed a passion for education and raising awareness of sexual health, enjoying her role as the FSRH training programme director, as well as regular commitments to teaching other health care professionals and lecturing at conferences. Naomi's media career started with the E4's 'The Sex Clinic' which “helps young people get their sex lives back on track” and, as well as other media roles, she has talked frankly about vulvas, sex in old age, HIV and other sexual health subjects, on C4's ‘Steph's Packed Lunch'. Naomi is proud to be a Trustee for the charity Saving Lives UK and an Ambassador for both the Eve Appeal and the Family Planning Association. Additional Information and Links National HIV Nurse Association (NHIVNA) www.nhivna.org.HIV Matters Bookstore https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/HIVMatters How to contact the show Dr Michelle Croston@ michelle.croston@nottingham.ac.ukhttps://hiv-matters.captivate.fm

Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Wendy McCarthy about her journey to the boardroom. Wendy McCarthy AO – an Australian businesswoman, activist and former university administrator – joined her first board of directors almost 50 years ago.It was 1974. Feminism's second wave was in full swing. Members of the Women's Electoral Lobby, (WEL) were encouraged to join the Family Planning Association of Australia (FPA) to vote for a new board, to drive reform and change, such as accessible contraception. Wendy was WEL's Sydney chapter co-deputy convenor. She joined FPA and was elected to the board. WEL gained control of the association. “To my surprise I was elected, albeit at the bottom of the bottom of the ticket,” she wrote in her 2022 memoir, Don't Be Too Polite, Girls. “It was my first board appointment and I was excited and apprehensive about the task.Then, in 1983, she joined the ABC board. The 50-year-old ABC had just turned into a corporation “to become more innovative and competitive”. The secretary of the Department of Communications called Wendy to ask if she'd be deputy or chairman of the board. She was appointed, without an interview. As said in the Don't Be Too Polite, Girls extract below, her “advocacy had to be for the advancement of women in the corporation”Today Wendy is on the board of For purpose Investment PartnersDhe's previously been on the boards of ABC Circus Oz, IMF Bentham, Goodstart Early Learning and many others – we'll hear more about that today.Wendy is a a feminist activist who believes 50 /50 is a good framework for Board participation and engagement in community life.Resources and LinksWendy on LinkedInDon't Be Too Polite, Girls by Wendy McCarthyUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Eloise Elphinstone is the GP we all wish we'd had at our six-week check. A mum of two and a specialist in women's health, she's passionate about improving the quality of postnatal healthcare mothers receive. In this episode, she speaks to journalist Rosie Taylor about why her own birth experiences fuelled her interest in this field, how women can make the most of their six-week checks - and what needs to change to improve the health service for mums everywhere. You can follow Dr Elphinstone on Instagram: @the_womenshealth_gp and on Twitter: @EloiseElphinst1. You can also book a private appointment with her in person via the Menopause Care clinic in London. The postnatal health information leaflet that she wrote for the Family Planning Association is available here (you may need to register first but it's free to download).On the Mother Bodies podcast, Rosie is on a mission to find out why postnatal health is still so overlooked and to uncover the biases and inequalities which mean women so often don't get the care, support or treatment they need after having a baby. She speaks to fascinating guests about their personal stories of recovery after birth, how the politics of postnatal health affects us all - and the big ideas which could change mothers' lives for the better.www.motherbodies.comInsta: @motherbodiesTwitter: @motherbodies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information about contraception or ‘family planning' was illegal under the censorship act but weirdly, the censors banned this booklet for being ‘indecent or obscene'. What followed was a lengthy legal battle and a dent in the authority of the mighty censor. With guest, Dr Laura Kelly. ‘The IFPA felt there was a huge need for this booklet in Ireland.' ‘What's distinctly Irish about this is there's no mention of things like abortion or sexual pleasure. You get those in British and American publications of the same time.' ‘It's lovely to think that this little booklet changed so much.' Join me on Patreon for show notes and unexpurgated guest interviews: https://www.patreon.com/censoredpod Check out my merch https://censoredpod.bigcartel.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 36 Cultural and social norms, and myths about how modern contraceptives affect men's virility are just some of the reasons why the uptake of contraception remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite increasing demand. This week on Africa Science Focus, Effie Chipeta from the Malawi College of Medicine tells us about the growing demand for contraceptives, while Tazirwa Chipeta speaks about the services available from the Family Planning Association of Malawi. Over in Uganda, Moses Odongo from the non-profit Family Medical Point tells us about outreach programmes among the lakeshore communities of Lake Victoria. Is there something you want to know about science in Africa? Send us your questions from anywhere in the world and we'll find an expert to answer them — text or voice message via WhatsApp to +254799042513.   Africa Science Focus, with Selly Amutabi. Do you have any comments, questions or feedback about our podcast episodes? Let us know at podcast@scidev.net

The renowned broadcaster and writer Dame Jenni Murray is my guest for Episode 19. For 33 years the brilliant and calm voice of Woman’s Hour, Jenni talks powerfully about the myriad private crises she has faced. Her difficult relationship with her mother led to a lifelong battle with obesity, low self-esteem and, at her most desperate, a call to the Samaritans. In 2006 - the same week that she lost her mother, Jenni was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer resulting in a mastectomy. Jenni, who underwent drastic surgery in 2015 to lose weight, speaks candidly about these and other challenges in her life. And how she got through them and her brilliant book Fat Cow, Fat Chance. Jenni is patron of British research charity Breast Cancer Campaign and the Family Planning Association, Vice president of Parkinson’s UK and a supporter of Humanists UK.Jenni’s Crisis Cures:1. Dogs – I could never be without a dog. I love seeing them run around the park enjoying themselves. Then we cuddle up in front of the TV in the evening watching ‘Call My Agent’. I adore them.2. Reading crime novels – I love reading. Val McDermid & Sarah Paretsky are my two favourites. Sarah didn’t write for a while but now she’s back and Val always has something that keeps you up till 3am because you can’t put it down.3. New Forest Ice-cream. We often go to Lymington and there’s an ice-cream shop where you can get a fancy cone with two scoops – I always have one vanilla and the other ginger, and that can cheer me up anytime!Links:Breast Cancer Now : https://secure.breastcancernow.org/#/Jenni’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fat-Cow-Chance-Jenni-Murray/dp/0857525840Show Notes: To the millions who tuned into Jenni Murray on Woman’s Hour – she was the consummate professional, completely composed broadcaster. That she was so down at one point that the only way forward for her was to phone the Samaritans was an astonishing and poignant revelation and speaks, I hope, to one of the most resonant lessons from these conversations. That crisis really doesn’t care who you are. Jenni’s frank assessment of her near life-long struggle with obesity alongside the cruel and counter-productive fat-shaming she received - both from strangers and most shockingly from her own mother, was also compelling. Her ability to recognise its impact on her life and yet find forgiveness, demonstrates her extraordinary resilience. Finally, Jenni’s coping mechanism throughout her crises struck a chord with me. That through it all, keeping busy, taking charge of the practical issues ahead, was her key device to avoid the darkness. Another example of that simple idea – focus on the things you can affect – however small and it will ease the anxiety caused by those things that you can’t change.Stream/Buy ‘Allies’ by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bmSome Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk

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This Podcast features Aditi Ghosh, Deputy Director, Humanitarian Programme, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Also insights from Anisur Rahman (Director Migration, Awaz Foundation Bangladesh); Sanna Johnson (Regional Vice President of IRC International Rescue Committee in Asia); Zahra Fathi (head of Family Planning Association of Iran); Deepak Malik (Regional Programme Manager for Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response, HelpAge International) and others.Be welcome to listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, aCast, Podtail, BluBrry, and other podcast streaming platforms. #APCRSHR10 Dialogues is a special series of fortnightly online interviews with SRHR leaders in Asia Pacific, on the overarching theme of "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Asia Pacific: 2030 SDGs vision and 2020 realities" - which is also the theme of APCRSHR10. Co-hosted by APCRSHR10 and CNS, these online interviews are streamed LIVE every fortnight from February to May 2020.They were in conversation with CNS Managing Editor and Executive Director Shobha Shukla, who is also the coordinator of Asia Pacific media network to end TB & tobacco, and prevent NCDs (APCAT Media). For more details, please visit: www.bit.ly/apcrshr10dialogues or www.apcrshr10cambodia.orgThanksCNS teamEmail: editor@citizen-news.org

Rabbi Alan R. Sherman, D.D.  Chosen by the Jewish Journal Newspaper as one of the most influential Jewish leaders in South Florida.  April 2010 CURRENT POSITIONS Director of Chaplain Services 1983 – Present Executive Director, Chaplaincy; 1979-2012; Director of Community Relations (1979-1995) Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Inc. Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Retired,  June 1999. United States Army, 3220th US Army Reserve Garrison, West Palm Beach, FL Veteran of Operation Shield/Storm. Mobilized for active duty, August 1990 – May 1991 Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis: Executive Vice President, 1997 –2012; President, 1994 – 1996; Secretary, 1991; Vice President, 1992 – 1994; appointed Vice President, 1997. RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR EDUCATION  1954 – 1961          Yeshiva of Central Queens. Jamaica, New York. Diploma. 1963 – 1965          Long Beach High School. Long Beach, New York. NY State Regents Diploma. 1965 – 1969          Long Island University. CW Post Campus. B.A., Sociology, Minor: Education       1969                Elected to Pi Gamma Mu – National Social Science Honor Society. 1969 – 1974          Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. B.A., B.H.L., M.A.H.L.,   Ordained Rabbi 1972 – 1973          Tel Aviv University. Ramat Aviv, Israel. 1973 – 1974          Elected President of the HUC - JIR Rabbinic Student Association       1984                Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army. Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas: Graduate.       1999                Doctor of Divinity, Honorary – HUC - JIR POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION Certified Jewish Chaplain – National Association of Jewish Chaplains, 1995. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Residency in Hospital Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education. Certificate, 1978. Jefferson County Comprehensive Mental Health Center. Steubenville, Ohio. Initiated and completed course in Pastoral Counseling. Certificate. RECENT PAST AND PRESENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Guardianship Committee – Jewish Family and Children’s Service - Member, 2005 – 2012. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center – Board Member, 2005 - 2012. Vice President-2011-2012. Leadership Palm Beach County - Alumni Toward a More Perfect Union – Board Member, 2007 Vitas Advisory Committee (Hospice), 2008- present. United Jewish Communities Rabbinic Cabinet. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – On Board Clergy Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Jail Ministry Advisory Committee – Chairman, 2006 – Rabbinic Advisor to Jewish War Veterans, Post 501. S.A. Friends of Beit Halochem: Helping disabled Israeli Veterans, Honorary Board. Emergency Shelter Grants Program, Advisory Board: appointed by the Palm Beach County Commission, 1994 – 1997, President 1990; Board Member Member, Amerian Legion, Present AWARDS 1995 Red Ribbon Award presented by the Partnership for a Drug-Free Community for outstanding efforts and achievement in the Palm Beach County “ War Against Drugs”. 1993 Defender Cup presented by Palm Beach County Public Defender Richard Jorandby for Outstanding Service to the indigent of Palm Beach County. 1986 Man of the Year Brotherhood Award presented by the Brotherhood Committee of the Palm Beaches & Environs for Leadership in promoting dialogue and interaction among people of different races and religions. Dr. Theodore Norley Community Service Award for Outstanding Community Services to Disadvantaged Citizens of Palm Beach County, presented by the Urban League of Palm Beach County, March 1983. William J. Shroder Award, from the Council of Jewish Federations, for building a Coalition of Human Services, in response to projected government budget cuts affecting human services, November 1982. The Hadassah Myrtle Wreath Achievement Award for 1984, in recognition of Outstanding Community Service to the people of Palm Beach County. Recognition of 10 years of service to the viewers of CBS affiliate WPEC – TV 12, as co-host of “Perspectives in Faith”, a public affairs program. Public Relations Award for “Prayer Book for the Elderly”, presented by the Council of Jewish Federations, November 1982. Meritorious Service Medal, Washington, D.C., June 1999 for career service in the Army Chaplaincy. Army Commendation Metal, Oak Leaf Cluster, Washington, D.C., August 1991, for outstanding service in Operation Desert Shield Storm. Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Atlanta, Georgia, December 1995. Commander’s Award for Excellence- 1999; 3220 US Army Garrison, West Palm Beach, FL Recipient of the B’Nai Avraham Award, American Jewish Committee, for theservice in the area of intergroup relations, May 1992. Liberty Bell Award, Palm Beach County Bar Association for Community Service that has strengthened the American System of Freedom under law, May 1992. Bethel House, Inc. (African – American) Community Service Award for making a difference to people of all communities, September 1992. Service Award, Jefferson County Mental Health Center, Steubenville, Ohio, January 1979. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office- Exemplary Volunteer Award- 2012. DISTANT PAST COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Temple Beth El, Steubenville, Ohio, Rabbi - 1974 – 1979. Community Relations Board of Palm Beach County; appointed by the Palm Beach County Commission, 1980; elected Chairman, 1980 – 1982; resigned chairmanship and elected Vice-Chairman, September 1982; re-elected Chairman, 1984 – 1985 and 1988 – 1990. Holocaust Survivors of the Palm Beaches: Co-Founder. Urban League of Palm Beach County: board member. Director of Chaplain Services 1983 – Present MorseLife, Inc. Commission on Equal Opportunity and International Concerns: appointed by the JCPA, May 1983; the Church – State Commission, May 1984; appointed to the Commission on Israel and Task Force on Women, May 1988. The Palm Beach Post Newspaper: columnist on religion. Palm Beach County Public Defender’s Office: Board of the Alternative Sentencing Project. United Cerebral Palsy of the Treasure Coast: Telethon VIP, 1983 – 1986. Children’s Place in West Palm Beach: Board of Directors, 1979 – 1980. Central Conference of American Rabbis: Committee on Judaism and Health, executive board; Committee on Pastoral Care and Training, member; Committee on Synagogue-Federation Relations, member. WXEL-TV, Public Broadcasting: Community Advisory Board. Jupiter Courier Journal: religion contributor. “Directions 88” in Planning for the Future of Palm Beach County, May 5-7, 1988. “Directions 94” in Planning for the future of Palm Beach County, June 2-4, 1994. Dialogues with the Methodist, Catholic and African American Communities. Instrumental in establishing a Coalition of Human Service Agencies to respond to the impact of Federal, State and local budget cuts in Palm Beach County; elected Treasurer, March 1992. Junior League of Palm Beach County: advisory board, 1993 – 1995. “Perspectives in Faith”, a monthly public affairs program produced by CBS affiliate WPEC-TV 12, West Palm Beach, 1984 - 1995. Temple Beit Hayam, Stuart, Florida: founding and interim Rabbi, 1993 – 1995. Airport 88 Celebration Committee: member and participant in Dedication Ceremony for Palm Beach International Airport. Ministerial Fellowship of the Palm Beaches: President, 1986 – 1989; Vice-President, 1982; Secretary, 1981. Chaplain Unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; President, 1997 National Association of Jewish Chaplains: elected to the executive board, February 1993 – 1998. Accredited as a Certified Jewish Chaplain, May 1994; Convention Chairman, 1997. Clergy Advisory Committee: Clinical Pastoral Education Program, Intercoastal Health Systems, West Palm Beach, Florida; 1993 – 2007. Partnership for a Drug Free Community; United Way of Palm Beach Co.; 1994 – 2007. Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County: Board of Directors; 1994 – 2007. Hanley Hazeldon Center: spiritual counselor. Leadership Palm Beach County: graduate, 1991 – 1992. Jack Cole Show on WJNO radio: regular guest. Palm Beach County School System: Human Sexuality Curriculum Review Committee, 1992. Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County: Board Member. Hospice of Palm Beach County: Board of Directors; Personnel Chair, 1979 – 1984; Ethics Committee, member, 1994 – 1995. HIV Pastoral Care Network of Palm Beach County: Secretary – Treasurer. Palm Beach County Human Relations Camp for Inter-racial and Inter-cultural Understanding – Office of Equal Opportunity, Palm Beach County Commission: Founder Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County: Compeer Program Advisory Board. Planned Parenthood of Palm Beach County: Clergy Advisory Board. Committee to Stamp Out Hate, American Jewish Committee, Founding Board of Directors, 1993. Citizens for Quality Education, a political action committee: Co-Founder. Concerned Citizens for the Palm Beach County Home and General Care Facility: Board Member, 1995. Committee on Hospital Chaplaincy of the Central Conference of American Rabbis: appointed 1995. Veteran’s Hospital Research Foundation: Chairman of Audit Committee; 1997. Palm Beach Jewish Times Newspaper: columnist; 1996 – 1999. Forum Club – Board of Directors. Palm Beach County Alliance, Treasurer and Board Member, 2002 – 2007. Rotary Club – Steubenville, Ohio. Family Planning Association of Jefferson County - Board Member. Interfaith Clergy Association of Steubenville, Ohio, President, 1978. Mayor’s Human Relations Commission of Steubenville Ohio, Board Member. Jefferson County Comprehensive Mental Health Services Personnel, Chairman, 1975 – 1977. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, September 1973 – Conducted High HolyDay Service and Ministered to patients and staff. Gracie Square Psychiatric Hospital – N.Y., N.Y. September 1970 – Conducted High HolyDay Services and ministered to patients and staff Lecturer for Jewish Chatauqua Society, Bethany College, Bethany West Virginia. Montefiore Temple, Cairo, IL - Student Pulpit. NorthHills Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA - Student Pulpit, 1972 – 1973. Temple Ahavath Shalom, Bluefield, W. VA – Student Pulpit, 1973 – 1974.

An award-winning freelance journalist, Louise specialises in education and social affairs. She has written extensively on domestic abuse, the effects of poverty on children’s education and child protection.She has a particular interest in family courts and the care system, and is a member of The Transparency Project which aims to promote greater understanding of family law.In 2017, Louise was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Exposing Britain's Social Evils for her work on the BBC One film Behind Closed Doors and her Guardian reporting on domestic abuse. In 2016 she was also shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Journalism, and was joint winner of the Bar Council’s Legal Reporting Award. She has won a number of CIPR Awards for outstanding education journalism, and has twice been winner of the Rosemary Goodchild Award for Sexual Health Journalism run by Brook and the Family Planning Association.She speaks with FiLiA’s Sally Jackson for this podcast.Louise’s Website

Lucas talks to filmmaker Lucy D’Cruz about her film My Body, Their Choice about the abortion debate in Argentina. We discuss Argentina’s “La Loca del Bebito” or Crazy Baby Lady and ways we can try to have better dialogue and understanding about abortion, the sacredness of life, and women’s health. Guest Plugs for the Documentary Abortion: My Body, Their Choice * Campaign: https://igg.me/at/mybodytheirchoice * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybodytheirchoice/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybodytheirchoice/ @mybodytheirchoice * Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyBodyFilm @MyBodyFilm Show Notes * The World’s Abortion Laws – https://reproductiverights.org/worldabortionlaws * Just Facts article on Abortion – https://www.justfacts.com/abortion.asp * Hesperian Health Guides – https://www.ipas.org/news/2019/March/hesperian-health-guides-launches-multilingual-safe-abortion-app * Abortion in Argentina – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AbortioninArgentina * Abortion in Bolivia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AbortioninBolivia * Ni Una Menos (Not One Less) Campaign – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niunamenos * 2016 Reuters article about My Body, My Choice Ireland campaign – https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ireland-abortion/thousands-march-in-dublin-abroad-for-irish-abortion-rights-idUSKCN11U0J2 * YouTube: The Bubbles' W.T.F. 01: "The Crazy Baby Lady" – https://youtu.be/pw0XquW9Kaw * The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust – https://ectopic.org.uk/ * Family Planning Association – https://www.fpa.org.uk/ * Planned Parenthood – https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Support the Podcast – https://www.patreon.com/wdtatpodcast Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/wdtatpodcast Email your feedback to wdtatpodcast@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/wdtatpodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wdtatpodcast/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/wdtatpodcast Special Guest: Lucy D'Cruz.

An award-winning freelance journalist, Louise specialises in education and social affairs. She has written extensively on domestic abuse, the effects of poverty on children's education and child protection.She has a particular interest in family courts and the care system, and is a member of The Transparency Project which aims to promote greater understanding of family law.  In 2017, Louise was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Exposing Britain's Social Evils for her work on the BBC One film Behind Closed Doors and her Guardian reporting on domestic abuse. In 2016 she was also shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Journalism, and was a joint winner of the Bar Council's Legal Reporting Award. She has won a number of CIPR Awards for outstanding education journalism, and has twice been the winner of the Rosemary Goodchild Award for Sexual Health Journalism run by Brook and the Family Planning Association.She is joined by FiLiA's Sally Jackson for a discussion on this podcast and will be speaking at the FiLiA Conference in 2019.Louise's Website

In a series tracing decisive moments in the life of our National Health Service, medical historian Sally Sheard explores how the contraceptive pill forced the NHS to acknowledge all women's healthcare needs, sexual health included. When the NHS began, sexual health was frowned upon. It was left to local authorities to deal with and many turned a blind eye. While family planning clinics existed, like those run by the charitable Family Planning Association, they were few and far between. Dr Shirley Nathan, who was a young GP in the 1950s, and also worked for the Family Planning Association, recalls the dual revolution that the contraceptive pill brought about. Not only did it promise freedom for women, it also set in motion a completely new way of thinking within the health service. All of a sudden, the NHS had to acknowledge all women's healthcare needs; sexual health included. Producer: Beth Eastwood.

This is Special English. I'm Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news. President Xi Jinping says China must adhere to the basic state policy of family planning for the long term. Xi made the remark in a written instruction to a conference of the Family Planning Association held in Beijing recently. Xi says the population issue has always been an overall and long-term strategic issue facing the country. He says that for quite a long time in the future, China's basic national condition of a large population will not change fundamentally. The population pressure on economic and social development will not change fundamentally, and neither the tensions between population, resources and environment will change fundamentally. The president speaks highly of the efforts of the family planning association over the years. He says the association should earnestly perform its duties, guide the people to correctly understand the adjustment to the family planning policy, and provide relevant services. Since January 1, China has allowed all married couples to have two children. This followed an earlier easing of the policy in 2013 that allowed couples to have a second child if either parent was an only child. The latest change ended the "one child" policy, which was implemented in the late 1970s. This is Special English. A conference was held in Beijing recently to mark International Day for Biological Diversity and the 60th anniversary of the initiation of nature reserves in China. China's top advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, hailed nature reserves as important means of boosting biodiversity. It is calling on authorities to come up with better laws, as well as increase investment and international cooperation so as to better protect nature reserves. China's first nature reserve was established in south China's Guangdong Province in 1956. The Chinese government is aiming to strengthen management of nature reserves in the 13th Five-Year Plan period between 2016 and 2020. China has more than 2,700 nature reserves, covering a combined area of 1.5 million square kilometers, or around 15 percent of the country's total land area. Almost 90 percent of all kinds of wildlife and wild plants under state protection and most of the nation's key natural remains are preserved in nature reserves. The population of some endangered species is recovering, adding more than 1,800 giant pandas living in the wild. A new version of the catalogue of life in China has been unveiled. The catalogue is updated annually, providing free information on China's animals, plants and fungi. You are listening to Special English. I'm Mark Griffiths in Beijing. A top U.S. scientist says China should add an HPV vaccine into its national immunization program as soon as possible to help protect women from cervical cancer. The call has been made by Douglas Lowy, acting director of the United States National Cancer Institute. It comes 10 years after the first HPV vaccine received market approval in the United States. Today, such vaccines are used in around 120 countries and regions. Yet it is still not available on the Chinese mainland. This results in many women traveling to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, where local authorities have cleared a vaccine for the market. HPV, the human papillomavirus, is largely sexually transmitted. It is a major cause of cervical cancer and other serious conditions. Cases of cervical cancer have been on the rise on the mainland. An average of 100,000 new cases is reported each year, making it the fifth most common cancer among women. To reverse the trend, Lowy has suggested China vaccinate women against HPV, especially those living in areas with a high rate of cervical cancer. He believes girls aged 14 and younger should be the priority. His institute estimates that widespread use of HPV vaccines prevents more than two-thirds of cervical cancer cases from occurring. This is Special English. Sergio Canavero, an Italian doctor well-known for advocating head transplant, has announced that the first head transplant will be carried out in China by the end of next year. Canavero says the Chinese medical team is familiar with the relevant techniques; and the first person to undergo such an operation will be a Chinese citizen. However, the doctor says he is not sure whether the surgery is as mature as he suggests, and whether a head transplant will succeed. And before such a transplant is attempted, there are legal and ethical questions to be considered. Currently there has been no successful head transplant involving animals. Many people suggest that the law should be more tolerant of medical developments, and experiments are needed to realize medical progress. Others argue that even the slightest error during the surgery would likely lead to the death of the patient. Although sometimes science advances at the cost of human lives, that does not mean that risking someone's life in pursuit of such advancement should be encouraged. Canavero did not say what he thought the odds were of success; and no medical association supports the transplant. You are listening to Special English. I'm Mark Griffiths in Beijing. China has the best national environment for higher education institutions in Asia. That's according to rankings released recently by higher education consulting company Quacquarelli Symonds. The 2016 Higher Education System Strength rankings placed China in eighth place worldwide. China is followed by South Korea which ranked ninth, and Japan in 10th place. The result marks China's best performance of the past three years and is also the first time the Chinese mainland surpassed Italy and Japan in the strength of higher education systems. Last year, Italy and Japan were in eighth and ninth places, while China was in 11th position. Some 50 countries and regions around the world were included in the rankings this year. The United States continued to lead the world in higher education. Four European countries, including the United Kingdom and Germany, entered the Top 10. The consulting company says the rankings represent a new attempt to put university performance alongside other metrics to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a country or region's overall higher education environment. The latest QS ranking aims to measure the factors that make a nation's higher education system more likely to succeed. It is based on four criteria, namely, system strength, access, flagship and economy. China's strongest score came in the economy metric, where it ranked second worldwide, with a weighted score of 99.9, only 0.1 behind the United States. In addition, China has made improvements in all other metrics, including equity of education, educational investment and top universities, or flagships. You're listening to Special English. I'm Mark Griffiths in Beijing. You can access the program by logging on to newsplusradio.cn. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know by e-mailing us at mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. That's mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. Now the news continues. A Chinese teenager who won first prize in an international violin competition in London, 16-year-old He Zi-yu from Qingdao in Shandong province won laurels in the Yehudi Menuhin Competition London 2016. He was the youngest player in the senior group. He also won the opportunity to use a golden Stradivarius violin made in 1715 for a year. String instruments made by the celebrated 17th and 18th century Italian masters are considered to be the highest quality in the world. The Yehudi Menuhin Competition is an international music contest for violinists under the age of 22. The competition was founded in 1983 by Yehudi Menuhin, the famous American Jewish violinist and conductor. He Zi-yu is a student at the Mozarteum Salzburg. His mentor, Paul Roczek praised him as "becoming a world class violinist". Roczek even taught He four sessions a week though he usually only gave lessons to undergraduates. Roczek says He is the most gifted child he has ever seen in his five decades of music teaching, and the student has a talent to capture the features in music and express it well. He Zi-yu started learning the violin aged 5 and has won many prizes. Critics described him as one who "broke the awkward situation when Chinese violinists missed the championship so many times". This is Special English. Traveling to space and returning to earth using a parachute will soon become available for the larger public in China. Space Vision, a Beijing-based company, released China's first ever space parachuting suit recently. In the next few months, the high-tech company will test related equipment, and recruit more parachuting volunteers for training. The first three challengers are an entrepreneur, a woman parachutist championship and an aircraft engineer. The challengers will soar into the stratosphere in a high-tech balloon, and return to earth using a parachute. The especially customized suit is equipped with radar and ground-based monitoring and operation systems, as well as space-to-ground communication and image transmission systems. The company says many technical experts have endorsed the feasibility of the commercial tour, and China's flight system technology for manned spacesuits is mature enough for such projects. The company hopes to lead the growing domestic commercial aerospace sector by starting with space parachuting, and gradually establish a path for the public to travel in space. The space parachuting trip will cost around 500,000 yuan, roughly 77,000 U.S. dollars. The commercial project will be launched in Sanya in Hainan province, where the tropical island has ocean and space resources, clean air and a space launch center. You're listening to Special English. I'm Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Elderly people often forget things, but robots never do. （全文见周六微信。）

In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Ms. Hetty Sarjeant. She has dedicated the past 30 years of her life to becoming an experienced and award winning leader in the area of Population and Reproductive Health. She has held senior positions and worked with some of the top organizations in the field like, The United Nations Population Fund; Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago and the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

As the Syrian conflict reaches five years, much of the humanitarian world’s attention is focused on addressing the needs of the millions of refugees who have fled. But there are also many who have remained within Syria’s borders, and those who have stayed to serve them. Dr Lama Mouakea is among them. She is the Executive Director of the Syrian Family Planning Association (SFPA), a member association of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Camilla Burkot recently met with her to discuss SFPA’s work and the challenges that Syrian women and girls, in particular, are facing.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the Chief Executive of the Guide Association, Julie Bentley - or, more accurately, Girlguiding. The name change is surely a clue to the evolving nature of an organisation determined to be relevant and useful to girls in the 21st century. Indeed being relevant and useful is how Julie Bentley has spent her entire working life. From her early efforts at an HIV charity to running the Family Planning Association she says her passion lies with helping young people develop confidence and direction. Never a Brownie or Girl Guide herself, she was brought up in what she describes as "a happy working class family in Essex" and it took her a little while to find her own self assurance and sense of purpose. A painfully shy child, who was bullied at primary school, she later went on to become Head Girl, but left school with very few qualifications. In her 30s she used a bequest from her mother to fund her Master's degree. She says of the Girl Guides, "It is not about itchy brown uniforms and sewing and baking. It is a modern, contemporary, vibrant organisation." Producer: Christine Pawlowsky.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the Chief Executive of the Guide Association, Julie Bentley - or, more accurately, Girlguiding. The name change is surely a clue to the evolving nature of an organisation determined to be relevant and useful to girls in the 21st century. Indeed being relevant and useful is how Julie Bentley has spent her entire working life. From her early efforts at an HIV charity to running the Family Planning Association she says her passion lies with helping young people develop confidence and direction. Never a Brownie or Girl Guide herself, she was brought up in what she describes as "a happy working class family in Essex" and it took her a little while to find her own self assurance and sense of purpose. A painfully shy child, who was bullied at primary school, she later went on to become Head Girl, but left school with very few qualifications. In her 30s she used a bequest from her mother to fund her Master's degree. She says of the Girl Guides, "It is not about itchy brown uniforms and sewing and baking. It is a modern, contemporary, vibrant organisation." Producer: Christine Pawlowsky.

Being interviewed as a sex and relationship expert on BBC Radio London 94.9 Drivetime with Eddie Nestor discussing conjugal visits for prisoners. Bio: Emma Ziff is an internationally acclaimed Relationship, Dating & Sex expert. A specialist in all aspects of sexual and intimacy issues, she helps people realise that there are many others in the same situation. Bringing these concerns out into the open for both singles and couples of all sexual preferences, Emma ultimately helps you put the fun back into the bedroom...lounge... kitchen...bathroom....! As a non-judgmental lateral thinker, with a 12 year career in TV, media and Radio, Emma covers many topics that make most people run a mile, from erectile dysfunction to incestuous relationships. Bringing these issues to the forefront of today’s society, she has helped 1000’s of people in their lives and relationships. With her openness and easy approach, Emma quickly gets to the heart of the issues and offers guidance, advice and fantastic helpful tips! Her radio show 'Ziffy's Love Zone' has a unique style of presenting, and informative advice combining the knowledge of Dr Ruth with the humour of Joan Rivers! As her radio guests and phone-in callers describe her show “Its direct, you ask a question and you get the answer with ‘warts and all’, Emma doesn’t beat about the bush.” Emma has been interviewed on many radio programs all over the world including BBC Radio and has made various television appearances on programs such as Real Women. A global speaker and seminar leader, Emma empowers men and women through self-awareness, in a fun and informative way. In her private sessions, her goal is to help you gain an insight into the bigger picture of your life so that you can bravely face and overcome obstacles and negative patterns in your relationships. With Emma's passion for greater communication and sexual knowledge for couples, she champions worldwide for honesty around the subject of orgasms with her global 'Make It, NOT Fake It' campaign! As a member of the Royal Society of Medicine and University College Hospital London, Emma likes to keep up-to-date with the latest medical and psychology research. She also has close links with the Family Planning Association, with the importance of people’s knowledge around sexual health. Her qualifications include Sexology, Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy, Time Line therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Complimentary Health. Emma is a well published author, including: ‘How To Enjoy Sex On A First Date .... And Still Feel Guilt Free’, and contributes to many international newspapers and magazines on Love and Sex. www.emmaziff.com www.yourguidetosex.com https://twitter.com/#!/emmaziff https://www.facebook.com/ZiffysZSpot

Emma Ziff on BBC Radio London with Vanessa Feltz discussing Anthea Turner, her husband's affair, and long distance relationships Bio: Emma Ziff is an internationally acclaimed Relationship, Dating & Sex expert. A specialist in all aspects of sexual and intimacy issues, she helps people realise that there are many others in the same situation. Bringing these concerns out into the open for both singles and couples of all sexual preferences, Emma ultimately helps you put the fun back into the bedroom...lounge... kitchen...bathroom....! As a non-judgmental lateral thinker, with a 12 year career in TV, media and Radio, Emma covers many topics that make most people run a mile, from erectile dysfunction to incestuous relationships. Bringing these issues to the forefront of today’s society, she has helped 1000’s of people in their lives and relationships. With her openness and easy approach, Emma quickly gets to the heart of the issues and offers guidance, advice and fantastic helpful tips! Her radio show 'Ziffy's Love Zone' has a unique style of presenting, and informative advice combining the knowledge of Dr Ruth with the humour of Joan Rivers! As her radio guests and phone-in callers describe her show “Its direct, you ask a question and you get the answer with ‘warts and all’, Emma doesn’t beat about the bush.” Emma has been interviewed on many radio programs all over the world including BBC Radio and has made various television appearances on programs such as Real Women. A global speaker and seminar leader, Emma empowers men and women through self-awareness, in a fun and informative way. In her private sessions, her goal is to help you gain an insight into the bigger picture of your life so that you can bravely face and overcome obstacles and negative patterns in your relationships. With Emma's passion for greater communication and sexual knowledge for couples, she champions worldwide for honesty around the subject of orgasms with her global 'Make It, NOT Fake It' campaign! As a member of the Royal Society of Medicine and University College Hospital London, Emma likes to keep up-to-date with the latest medical and psychology research. She also has close links with the Family Planning Association, with the importance of people’s knowledge around sexual health. Her qualifications include Sexology, Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy, Time Line therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Complimentary Health. Emma is a well published author, including: ‘How To Enjoy Sex On A First Date .... And Still Feel Guilt Free’, and contributes to many international newspapers and magazines on Love and Sex. www.emmaziff.com www.yourguidetosex.com https://twitter.com/#!/emmaziff https://www.facebook.com/ZiffysZSpot

"Love is in the Air", Emma Ziff on how to keep that Valentine feeling all year 'round. Interview on the Boomer Radio Show with Terri Benincasa. Bio: Emma Ziff is an internationally acclaimed Relationship, Dating & Sex expert. A specialist in all aspects of sexual and intimacy issues, she helps people realise that there are many others in the same situation. Bringing these concerns out into the open for both singles and couples of all sexual preferences, Emma ultimately helps you put the fun back into the bedroom...lounge... kitchen...bathroom....! As a non-judgmental lateral thinker, with a 12 year career in TV, media and Radio, Emma covers many topics that make most people run a mile, from erectile dysfunction to incestuous relationships. Bringing these issues to the forefront of today’s society, she has helped 1000’s of people in their lives and relationships. With her openness and easy approach, Emma quickly gets to the heart of the issues and offers guidance, advice and fantastic helpful tips! Her radio show 'Ziffy's Love Zone' has a unique style of presenting, and informative advice combining the knowledge of Dr Ruth with the humour of Joan Rivers! As her radio guests and phone-in callers describe her show “Its direct, you ask a question and you get the answer with ‘warts and all’, Emma doesn’t beat about the bush.” Emma has been interviewed on many radio programs all over the world including BBC Radio and has made various television appearances on programs such as Real Women. A global speaker and seminar leader, Emma empowers men and women through self-awareness, in a fun and informative way. In her private sessions, her goal is to help you gain an insight into the bigger picture of your life so that you can bravely face and overcome obstacles and negative patterns in your relationships. With Emma's passion for greater communication and sexual knowledge for couples, she champions worldwide for honesty around the subject of orgasms with her global 'Make It, NOT Fake It' campaign! As a member of the Royal Society of Medicine and University College Hospital London, Emma likes to keep up-to-date with the latest medical and psychology research. She also has close links with the Family Planning Association, with the importance of people’s knowledge around sexual health. Her qualifications include Sexology, Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy, Time Line therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Complimentary Health. Emma is a well published author, including: ‘How To Enjoy Sex On A First Date .... And Still Feel Guilt Free’, and contributes to many international newspapers and magazines on Love and Sex. http://www.emmaziff.com http://www.yourguidetosex.com http://www.twitter/emmaziff http://www.facebook.com/ZiffysZSpot