47th CPD results and assessments
SPW gathered news, results and assessments from the 47th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD). Below, some of them released by now. RESURJ
Philippines court upholds contraceptive law as constitutional
The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a family planning law but ruled out provisions to punish health workers who do not inform people about
Indian Supreme Court Recognizes 3rd Gender
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India allowed a transgender people to identify as a third gender and directed the central and state
Draconian laws approved in Africa threaten the safety of LGBTQI persons
Since December Uganda and Nigeria have approved draconian laws under debate for many years that drastically curtail the freedom and rights of persons whose gender
China’s government launches crackdown on prostitution
In mid February, the Chinese government launched a policy offensive against activities deemed as vices such pornography and prostitution. The operation took place in the
Nigeria and Uganda adopt harsh anti-LGBT laws
In december, Nigeria’s Senate approved a law that criminalizes displays of affection, people in same-sex marriage (including tourists) and even those who argue in favor
India Supreme Court restores criminalization of same sex sexual relations. Learn more about the repercussion
India Supreme Court has decided to re-criminalises same sex sexual activities between consenting adults, bringing the legacy of the British Empire back to life with
France’s compromising position: Why a new law to criminalise punters rather than prostitutes is inflaming French passions
France’s Parliament approved a law that punishes clients who buy sexual services from prostitutes. SPW is following the debate. The case has turned a big
Dossier Gabriela Leite
The death of Gabriela Leite, on October 10, meant a great loss for the struggle for the rights of prostitutes, and sexual rights brodaly speaking,
28 September: Global Campaign for the Decriminalization of Abortion
On this 28 September, the SPW publishes report developed by the International Campaign for Women’s Rights to Safe Abortion in which it shows the effects