Brazil‘s Supreme Court A Step Closer to Decriminalizing Abortion: Chance to Finally Uphold Women’s and Pregnant People’s Rights Background Brazil‘s Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could lead to the decriminalization of abortion in the country up to 12 weeks of gestation. This case, which had been on […]
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The Struggle for Reproductive Rights: Is Brazil Ready to Embrace Abortion Access?
The Green Wave: The Fight for Safe Abortion Access in Latin America Introduction On International Safe Abortion Day, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, highlighted the ongoing fight for abortion rights in Latin America. Despite significant progress made by the feminist and human rights movement known as the “green […]
The Battle for Reproductive Rights in Poland: A Disturbing Witch Hunt Against Women and Doctors
Abortion Witch Hunt Targets Women, Doctors in Poland: Violation of Rights Introduction The Polish government’s intensified pursuit of alleged abortion-related activities has created a climate of fear and increased risks for women and girls in the country, according to a recent report from Human Rights Watch. The government’s actions, including […]
The changing tide: Mexico’s 12th state decriminalizes abortion
Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion: Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy September 6, 2023 By Introduction In a historic decision, Mexico‘s Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion in the state of Aguascalientes, making it the 12th Mexican state to remove criminal penalties for abortion. This ruling, […]
Extreme Heat: A Silent Threat to Maternal Health and Reproductive Rights
Extreme Heat Is a Pregnancy Health and Reproductive Justice Problem The alarming rise in extreme heat around the world is not only a climate crisis but also a public health crisis. As temperatures soar, pregnant individuals are among the most vulnerable populations. The risks associated with exposure to high temperatures […]
USA: The Aftermath of Overturning Roe vs. Wade: A Deepening Human Rights Crisis
Addressing the Human Rights Crisis: Examining the Consequences of Roe v. Wade Reversal A Patchwork of Devastating Laws One year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the United States finds itself embroiled in an unprecedented human rights crisis. Tarah Demant, National Director of Programs at Amnesty International USA, […]
Title: Advancing Reproductive Rights in Peru: Ensuring Comprehensive Care for Girls
Peru Should Provide Comprehensive Reproductive Care for Girls UN Committee Finds Peru Violated Girl’s Human Rights, Urges Abortion Reform Recently, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) found Peru responsible for violating the rights of a young girl, Camila (a pseudonym), who was denied an abortion after […]