Press Releases

September

Conference to explore the latest in sexual health

August

New STI statistics highlight urgent need for improved sex education

Marie Stopes International services for employees

Advertising Standards Authority rules unplanned pregnancy advertisement did not breach Code of Practice

July

International Development Journalism Competition 2010: Finalists are announced

June

Marie Stopes International welcomes new study into foetal pain from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

May

New data reveal a significant decrease in the abortion rate and major shift towards early abortion

First ever TV commercial for Abortion Services to air in Britain

Secretary of State for Health re-opens debate around time limit for abortion

March

Marie Stopes Interational welcomes relaxation of rules governing condom television advertising

New research reveals that the contraceptive pill is not associated with increased long-term risk of death

New guidance to help early diagnosis of cervical cancer in young women welcomed by Marie Stopes International

International Development Journalism Competition 2010 launched

February

Compulsory sex and relationship education is a step closer

New data reveal that teenage pregnancy rates are on the decline

Advertising unplanned pregnancy services is supported by eight out of 10 British adults

Unplanned pregnancy is as much a risk for older women than teenagers

Marie Stopes International announces record increase in family planning and safe abortion services in 2009

January

Research shows new emergency contraceptive pill is effective in preventing pregnancies

New Report Reveals Irish Abortion Law is an Affront to Human Rights

December

Ireland’s restrictive abortion laws challenged in landmark case

More than one in four 18-34 year olds (27%) admit to having unprotected sex due to being too drunk to remember contraception

November

Marie Stopes International Welcomes National Campaign to Encourage Conversations about Contraception

Winners of the Guardian Development Journalism Competition and the inaugural Guardian Achievements in International Development Award Announced

New measurement tool will provide clear evidence of the impact of family planning programmes on communities’ health and economic wellbeing

October

New website to encourage greater collaboration between global pro-choice abortion activists launches today

Condom chases contraceptive pill in terms of popularity

Contraception use lowers abortion rate, but 70,000 women die each year from the effects of unsafe abortion

New emergency contraceptive pill launched in the UK

September

Marie Stopes International response to abortion and pregnancy outcomes review

70% of 12 to 13 year old girls complete vaccination programme against HPV virus to protect against cervical cancer

Vasectomy can lead to more enjoyable sex, agree 48% of men

August

Risk of blood clots caused by the combined contraceptive pill is still very low

New report addresses the sexual health of London's teenagers

July

Numbers of sexually transmitted infections in the UK continue to increase

New research reveals that 95% of women think family planning methods should be advertised on television

New research reveals the reasons behind UK’s high rates of unintended pregnancy

June

Women in England remain at increased risk of undiagnosed cervical cancer compared to rest of UK

Summer Safe Sex Guide offers sensible sunbed reading

New contraceptive pill now available to women in the UK

May

New data reveal a decrease in the teenage abortion rate

Sexually transmitted infections have risen amongst under-16s

Two in three young people with HIV are female

New male contraceptive injection provides alternative method to condoms or vasectomy

April

Clearing the way for compulsory sex and relationships education

Marie Stopes International welcomes the first ever emergency contraception TV advert

Marie Stopes International supports proposition to allow abortion advertisements

March

Statement regarding Alesha Thomas

Marie Stopes International welcomes review of condom and abortion advertising rules

Marie Stopes International welcomes government review of the UK’s cervical screening policy

February

New data reveal that teenage pregnancy rates are on the rise

January

Marie Stopes International calls for uniform cervical screening programme throughout the United Kingdom

December

Text message for FREE condoms for Christmas campaign

October

Women can’t wait another 20 years

Commemorative bronze bust of Marie Stopes unveiled

September

Kelly Osbourne Backs Campaign to Stop Unplanned Pregnancies

“Marie Stopes deserves to be included in the Women of Distinction series of stamps by the Royal Mail” claims the charity that bears her name

Sex Bomb – What really turns us on in the naughty ‘noughties’?

‘They’re Talking Bollocks!’

August

New Sexual Health Screening Service is Piloted

July

The Guardian International Development Journalism Competition

Marie Stopes International Romania calls for abortion law change

Marie Stopes International launches ZOOM IN!

Marie Stopes International comments on the Romanian rape case

May

Attitudes towards abortion survey

March

Marie Stopes International joins forces with The Guardian to launch the International Development Journalism Competition

Britain's first abortion telephone counselling service launched by Marie Stopes International

February

Marie Stopes International supports the government’s sanction of long-acting contraception

December

“Stock up on emergency contraception and condoms before the festive party season” advises Marie Stopes International

November

(Safe) Sex in the City

New abortion telephone consultation service reduces wait times for women

October

Marie Stopes International praises Parliamentary Committee Report on UK abortion law

Lord Steel supports reform of his own 1967 Abortion Act at Global Conference

Pro Choice campaigners call for major law reform at Global Safe Abortion Conference in London

General practitioners support changes in the law to bring about abortion on request, new research reveals

July

Marie Stopes International to offer Summer Safe Sex Kit

February

Marie Stopes International offers Valentine Vasectomy Voucher to encourage more men to have the snip!

Marie Stopes International announces highest ever abortion figures for a single month at its UK centres

December

Marie Stopes International to offer special Emergency Contraception Christmas purse for the 2006 festive season

November

Marie Stopes International launches cervical cancer vaccine at its Central London centre

October

New campaign backs thousands of women who are being unfairly denied access to latest cervical smear testing technology

July

Masturbate-a-thon - Come for good causes!

June

Marie Stopes International launches World Cup vasectomy poster campaign to encourage men to improve their ball control

Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central, opens Marie Stopes International’s new centre in city

January

Research study published ahead of Sue Axon judicial review shows that vast majority of under 16s do confide in parents when considering abortion

Judicial Review on abortion confidentiality for Under 16s