Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled this week that criminalizing abortion is illegal. This landmark unanimous decision comes after years of advocacy from women’s rights groups who have fought to legalize abortion in the largely Catholic country. Although the decision does not … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Supreme Court rules to decriminalize abortion
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Lyft and Uber announce protections for drivers under TX abortion law
Following the implementation of abortion restrictions in Texas which make Uber and Lyft drivers legally vulnerable for driving patients to abortion clinics, the transportation companies have announced that they will pay all legal fees for drivers implicated under the new … [Read more...] about Lyft and Uber announce protections for drivers under TX abortion law
Education and contraceptives most effective in reducing abortion rates
Texas’ newly implemented restrictive abortion ban has drawn criticism and outrage from women’s rights proponents, but whether you support abortion access or not, research has demonstrated that abortion rates remain fairly steady across countries, regardless of abortion bans, and … [Read more...] about Education and contraceptives most effective in reducing abortion rates
New Zealand approves paid leave for miscarriage
Led by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand has spearheaded progressive women’s rights policies with free menstrual products in schools and landmark pay equity laws. Now, the country is expanding upon its public health policies surrounding reproductive rights and has … [Read more...] about New Zealand approves paid leave for miscarriage
Pop star Aviv Geffen is a force for peace in Israel
After the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995, Aviv Geffen’s “Cry for You” became the anthem of the Israeli anti-war movement. Today, he’s still speaking up for peace. Sander Donkers | April 2009 issue “I am an unusual artist. Before I came on the scene, no one … [Read more...] about Pop star Aviv Geffen is a force for peace in Israel
