Each year, the International Women's Health Coalition issues the "Top Ten Wins for Women's Health and Rights." 

This post is by Audacia Ray and originally appeared on Our Bodies, Our Blog on January 26, 2009.

Demand for newer and better devices that protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections is constant — partly due to the fact that the process of development, testing and approval takes forever, and partly because what’s on the market often leaves something to be desired.

Each year, the International Women's Health Coalition issues the "Top Ten Wins for Women's Health and Rights." 

Recent research suggests that male circumcision may be a cost-effective means of reducing HIV infection rates, especially in generalized epidemics where more than one percent of the population is living with HIV/AIDS.

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From new commitments to sex education programs to progress on securing a women's right to abortion, these ten developments show that women's health was a priority concern in 2007, and will continue to require our attention and dedication in 2008.

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Summary: By Kelly Castagnaro (Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender, No. 3, 1-3, 2007, The Netherlands: Royal Tropical Institute in collaboration with Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service). This editorial discusses the importance of comprehensive sexuality education in reducing risky sexual behavior among youth and curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS (3 pages).