Women’s Rights News
UN Expert Supports New EU Directive on Violence Against Women, Highlights Need for Further Enhancements
Reem Alsalem, the UN Special Rapporteur ...
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Restrictive Abortion Laws Boost Murder Rates Among Girls and Women, Research Reveals
Story by Ed Cara 5.6.2024 Protesters ...
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League of Women Voters Forum Educates Public on Expanded Voting Options, Accessibility
Alexis Rankin Tue, May 14, 2024 ...
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Minnesota Lawmakers Debate Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion and LGBTQ Rights
Story by TRISHA AHMED, Associated Press/Report ...
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Gender Equality: We Must Work To Promote Laws, Policies That Enhance Women’s Rights – Tinubu
Story by Joy Anigbogu May 13 ...
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Nicola Sturgeon Accused of ‘Astounding Lack of Self-Awareness’ Over Comments on Women’s Rights
Story by Brian Ferguson May 5 ...
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Trump’s Niece Says Her Uncle’s Role In DeSantis-Led Florida Abortion Ban Is Undeniable: ‘Chilling Reminder Of Precarious State Of Women’s Rights…’
Story by Shanthi Rexaline May 2024 ...
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In progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ community says President Milei has turned back the clock
By Débora Rey On May 12, ...
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Gov. Abbott directs universities, colleges to ignore Biden’s Title IX update
By Craig Huber On May 8, ...
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Women & trans people are stockpiling abortion pills & hormones in the wake of Trump’s victory
One abortion pill finder site saw a 625% increase in traffic after the election. By Greg Owen Thursday, November 7, 2024 Reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare providers are seeing triple-digit increases in…
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A pregnant teenager died after trying to get care in three visits to Texas emergency rooms
It took 20 hours and three ER visits before doctors admitted the pregnant 18-year-old to the hospital as her condition worsened. She’s one of at least two women who died…
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Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump
By COLLEEN LONG, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and NADIA LATHAN Updated 11:03 PM CDT, October 25, 2024 HOUSTON (AP) — Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday, with…
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America’s ‘war on women’: The Independent’s film and investigative series examines reproductive rights post-Roe
‘The A-Word’, a new documentary by The Independent, investigates the state of reproductive rights two years after the Supreme Court revoked a constitutional right to abortion, sending shockwaves through American…
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Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris
By Gregory Krieg, CNN Updated 11:16 PM EDT, Sat October 26, 2024 Michelle Obama issued a scathing indictment of Donald Trump on Saturday at a rally in Michigan for Kamala Harris, calling the…
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Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?
October 26, 2024 7:00 AM ET By Katia Riddle, Julie Luchetta After the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion in 2022, many states that banned the procedure did so with…
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More Mobile Clinics Are Bringing Long-Acting Birth Control to Rural Areas
By Arielle Zionts October 16, 2024 Twice a month, a 40-foot-long truck transformed into a mobile clinic travels the Rio Grande Valley to provide rural Texans with women’s health care, including…
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Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Get Birth Control on Some College Campuses
By Mara Santilli Published on Oct 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM For many college freshmen, the fall semester marks not only their first time being away from home, but also the…
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It’s harder to pay and travel for abortion care, and support funds are struggling
Updated October 3, 202410:19 AM ET By Stephanie Colombini, Elissa Nadworny Getting an abortion can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, especially if a patient must leave a state with…
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A look at reproductive rights ahead of the 2024 election
Updated: 5:00 PM EDT Sep 26, 2024 Megan Camponovo, Sarah Connor Women’s reproductive rights have become a major topic of conversation during the 2024 presidential race. After Roe v. Wade…
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