UN Committee on Human Rights discusses the right to life
Sonia Corrêa The UN Committee on Human Rights is developing a new General Comment on Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political
International Campaign for Women’s Right to Safe Abortion’s report on the Human Rights Comittee discussion on “The Right to Life”
Human Rights Committee Open Hearing on Article 6 – The Right to Life to develop a General Comment Geneva, 14 July 2015 HERE ARE SOME OF THE
This Abortion Rights Billboard Got Taken Down Before Obama Could See It
Originally posted on Buzzfeed on 24/07/2015. Available at: http://www.buzzfeed.com/jinamoore/abortion-rights-billboard-censored-ahead-of-obamas-kenya-vis#.esP8rrLX6 Reproductive health advocates say they were told Kenyan officials insisted on the removal of the billboard
Unpacking Malawi Special Law Commission final review’ findings and recommendations on abortion law
Originally posted on Maravipost in 2015. Available at: http://www.maravipost.com/national/malawi-news/law-and-order/9316-unpacking-malawi-special-law-commission-final-review%E2%80%99-findings-and-recommendations-on-abortion-law.html The current position of the law is that abortion is illegal in Malawi except where it
What the ‘Abortion Drone’ Will (And Won’t) Mean for Reproductive Rights
The Poland “abortion drone” is causing a splash in the media and excited buzz in the reproductive rights community, but it has also become a source of misinformation and anxiety.
Abortion Rates Alone Don’t Tell Us What We Need to Know About the State of Reproductive Wellness
Originally published on Reality Check on 11/06/2015. Available at: http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2015/06/11/abortion-rates-alone-dont-tell-us-need-know-state-reproductive-wellness/ by Steph Herold, Sea Change Program June 11, 2015 – 11:33 am While a
Pharmacy Access to Medical Abortion in India: Reality, Necessity & Potential
by Dr Nozer Shariar Past Secretary General & Chairperson, MTP Committee, Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI); Past President,Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological
No Province Should Deny Women Abortions
Abortion is legal in Canada and has been for over 30 years. There are no criminal laws restricting access to abortion or post-abortion care in Canada and it is a recognized essential medical procedure, required to be fully accessible and financially covered by provincial and territorial health insurance plans under the Canada Health Act.
Sexual politics in May 2015
In early May, SPW re-launched its website. Its new architecture allows an easier access to our products, publications and other contents. In particular, we call
Taking Action to Combat State-Sanctioned Violence Against Women Worldwide
Originally published on Rewire on 28/05/2015. Available at: http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2015/05/28/taking-action-combat-state-sanctioned-violence-women-worldwide/ by Leila Hessini, Ipas / Global Fund for Women and Beatriz Galli May 28, 2015 –