Decriminalization of abortion in Brazil: brief analysis on lawsuit ADPF 442
The politics of abortion rights in Brazil entered a new chapter in October. Before his voluntary retirement, the last act of Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice Luís Roberto Barroso was to cast a vote in favor of lawsuit ADPF 442, which seeks to decriminalize abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy.
The power of anti-gender politics and its effects on human rights
by Sonia Corrêa [1] Anti-gender politics: Why the name and how to define it today? In September 2025, there is little doubt that the relentless
180 days of destruction, sadism, and global disorder
In June 2019, we published a special issue on the first 180 days of the Bolsonaro administration. Six years later, we take on the challenge
Bergoglio, his legacies, and what comes next: An interview with Stefano Fabeni
As soon as US-born Robert Prevost was chosen to be the new head of the Catholic Church at a conclave held in May 2025, SPW
US Supreme Court: rolling back right – compilation
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Abortion politics and setbacks under Trump 2.0: compilation
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Neonatalism and far-right global drive: compilation
Image: Angelica Alzona/Guardian Design The Far Right’s Campaign to Explode the Population – Politico The push for women to have more children has a powerful
Reading The “Politics of Gender” in March 2025 – by Susana Fried
To mark the launch of SPW’s new website, we invited some long-term partners to explore our archive and select a piece of content (a publication,
Notes on the webinar “Democracies in Dispute: The United States”
In 2024, more than 60 countries will have elections at different levels of government. The contests will not only be electoral, but also about the
Sexual politics from July to October 2024
Introduction Once again, our newsletter brings you news and analysis about the current times, which are more somber than bright: authoritarian trends, the continued expansion