Women’s sexual and reproductive health rights to know
Women’s rights to sexual and reproductive health are fundamental to their well-being, autonomy and dignity. Yet these rights are often ...
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More than 230 million survivors of female genital mutilation: “a number higher than ever”
The number of survivors of female genital mutilation exceeds 230 million worldwide, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) said this Thursday, ...
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Abortion in the United States: 160 stars sign a full page in the New York Times
In a column published in the New York Times, several Hollywood stars defend the right to abortion. THE ESSENTIAL Several ...
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Poland: she dies because of a refused therapeutic abortion
In Poland, a 37-year-old woman died on Tuesday January 25 after being refused a therapeutic abortion. Pregnant with twins, she ...
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Argentina legalizes abortion up to 14th week of pregnancy
On Wednesday, December 30, the Argentine Congress adopted by a large majority the bill legalizing the voluntary termination of pregnancy. ...
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Containment and abortion: “abortion is emergency care”
Even confined, women have the right to have an abortion, recalls the co-president of Family Planning on Franceinfo Thursday, April ...
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Countries respecting women’s rights would be healthier
According to a new study, countries that are more respectful of women's rights are more likely to have better health ...
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World abortion day: all the answers to your questions
One in three women will have at least one voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion) in her lifetime. On this World ...
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Poland: the morning after pill is no longer available over the counter
The Polish parliament has passed a law restricting access to emergency contraception. The delivery of ellaOne is now subject to ...
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Poland: Parliament decides on abortion ban
The Polish Parliament examines two bills on September 23. One bans abortion, the other would relax the rules. The first ...
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Abortion: developed countries are too restrictive
Women living in industrialized countries are not all equal when it comes to abortion. Too many so-called developed countries have ...
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