November 28 – Sex, Science, and the State: The Role of Science in Sexual Reproductive Health and Policymaking

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 28th

Location: Armenise Amphitheater at Harvard Medical School, 200 Longwood Avenue, Boston (link to directions)

Speakers: Purvaja Kavattur, Moulshri Mohan, Nambi Ndugga

Graphics: Lillian Horin

What do Charles Darwin, climate change, and the birth control pill have in common? They have all significantly influenced sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) policies throughout history! Join us as we take you on a journey from prominent pre-twentieth century scientific ideas to the present-day policy landscape, taking a critical look at the key historic, philosophical, scientific, economic, and political power structures that have shaped today’s SRHR policies in underdeveloped countries.