Abstaining from Reality Accepted into the 2007 United Nations Association Film Festival!

PAI’s landmark documentary, Abstaining from Reality: U.S. Restrictions on HIV Prevention, has been accepted to the 2007 United Nations Film Festival (UNAFF)! "UNAFF celebrates the power of films and videos dealing with human rights, environmental survival, women’s issues, protection of refugees, homelessness, racism, disease control, universal education, war and peace." Abstaining from Reality was one of only 32 films chosen for this prestigious film festival which will take place  October 24-28, 2007 at Stanford University.

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View a new short documentary film on PBS Frontline World by Abstaining from Reality director Daniele Anastasion using additional footage shot while in Uganda for PAI.

Veto Threat Looms Over Appropriations Bill That Supports International Family Planning

Members of Congress head back to their districts this month with the threat of a Presidential veto of the 2008 Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill casting a dark cloud over the good work they’ve done. Why a possible veto? It’s all because of a provision that exempts U.S.-donated contraceptives and condoms from the restrictions of the Global Gag Rule. Who would have thought that helping life-saving contraceptives and condoms get to the people who want and need them most would be reason to veto $34.5 billion in foreign assistance?

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Behind the Scenes at PAI

This month, PAI’s Chief Operating Officer, Lindsay Patterson, invites PAInsider readers to share a behind-the-scenes look at PAI’s Strategic Planning Process. August may be a month of vacations, but here at PAI we’re taking this opportunity to reflect on our future goals and set out the roadmap we will follow to achieve them.

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PAI Shows the World The Shape of Things to Come

PAI’s groundbreaking new report, The Shape of Things to Come: Why Age Structure Matters to a Safer, More Equitable World, shows that in today’s changing world, investments in sound population and sexual and reproductive health and rights policies can play an important role in advancing national and global development. You’re invited to learn how a country’s “health” – its stability, governance, economic development and ability to meet the needs of its citizens – can be significantly affected by policies and programs that influence its population age structure.

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Increase Your Gift and Save Taxes!

Think the only way to donate to a favorite charity is by giving cash? Think again! You may be able to increase your gift and save taxes by donating securities (stocks, bonds or mutual funds) instead of cash. In many cases, donating shares directly means that both the donor and the charity benefit from the transfer.

If you’ve held your securities for more than one year, you can donate them to your favorite charity and they can be deducted for income tax purposes at full market value. This option also allows you to avoid paying the capital gains tax and deduct the total value of your stock upon transfer (subject to IRS deduction limits). Keep in mind that if you sell the securities and donate the proceeds afterwards, you will create a taxable capital gain.

Be sure to always consult you tax expert before making any decisions regarding your securities. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact our Development department at 202-557-3400.

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