This year marks the 40th anniversary of Marie Stopes International, one of reproductive health’s pioneer organizations.
Throughout their four-decade history, MSI has participated in and shaped gender issues in development. The organization has often been among the first to introduce interventions, advocate their effectiveness, and push for even more access.
Today, the organization works in 37 countries around the world. The challenges have changed over time — from those faced by women in London in 1976 to women in Yemen today — but their approach of working locally with communities and governments has built vital trust and respect across the sector.
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Lisa Cornish is a former Devex Senior Reporter based in Canberra, where she focuses on the Australian aid community. Lisa has worked with News Corp Australia as a data journalist and has been published throughout Australia in the Daily Telegraph in Melbourne, Herald Sun in Melbourne, Courier-Mail in Brisbane, and online through news.com.au. Lisa additionally consults with Australian government providing data analytics, reporting and visualization services.
