South Korea: Reconsider ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Prioritize Safe Abortions, Comprehensive Sex Education, Support Services Introduction Human Rights Watch has called on the South Korean government to reconsider a new bill that promotes anonymous births and adoption or orphanage care as solutions to unregistered births and unwanted pregnancies. The bill, set […]
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South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill: A Failure for Women and Children
South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Fails Women, Children An Ineffective Solution to a Complex Issue The recent rush by South Korea’s National Assembly to approve a bill that would allow women to give birth anonymously at medical facilities is a well-intentioned but ultimately flawed attempt to address the issue of […]
Hungary’s Controversial Bill: A Discriminatory Blow to Trans Women
Discriminatory Bill Harms Trans Women in Hungary Introduction In a concerning development for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Hungary, the government has proposed a bill that would exclude transgender women from a women-only pension scheme. This discriminatory bill, which is expected to go to […]
Laws at stake: Malta’s controversial abortion bill revised, endangering lives
The Controversial Bill to Partially Decriminalize Abortion in Malta Raises Concerns A Backtracking from Last Year’s Proposal The Maltese government’s recent decision to water down a bill aimed at partially decriminalizing abortion has sparked outrage and concern from human rights organizations. Amnesty International, in particular, has condemned the bill, stating […]