The Pill turns 50

Fifty years ago, on 11 May, the first oral contraceptive pill was made available in the United States, empowering women to take control of their family planning. The Pill has since become the most widely used and trusted form of contraception for over 100 million women worldwide.

Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia (SH&FPA) is asking Australian women to celebrate by voting on a vision for women over the next 50 years through their initiative, titled Dreams for our Daughters.

For every vote cast, $1 will be donated to the Australian charity striving to make that dream a reality. Dreams include sexual and reproductive health rights for every woman, an end to violence against women and a sustainable living environment for women and their families.

Dreams for our Daughters is proudly supported by Bayer Schering Pharma.

Women can now vote at facebook.com/50yearsofthepill or go to understandingyou.com.au for more information.