International Seminar on decision making regarding abortion — determinants and consequences
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The IUSSP Scientific Panel on Abortion, in collaboration with the Population Council’s Nairobi office, held a seminar on “Decision-making regarding abortion—determinants and consequences” in Nanyuki, Kenya, 3-5 June 2014. The seminar was supported by funds provided by the IUSSP, and with additional technical and financial support from STEP UP (Strengthening Evidence for Programming on Unintended Pregnancy) Research Consortium, funded by UK aid from the UK Government, as well as financial support from a number of organizations: Bixby Center for Population Health and Sustainability, University of California, Berkeley; Centre Population et Développement (CEPED, France); Ipas; Venture Strategies for Health and Development (VSHD); and Venture Strategies Innovations (VSI).
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