Feminists Defend Abortion Access Amid Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic has threatened abortion access, feminists worldwide have organized in defense.
Ultraconservative Marketing Ploy Attempts to Derail Gender Equality
In essence, “gender ideology” is nothing more than a right-wing marketing ploy—a dangerous conspiracy theory based on fear, not fact, that justifies discrimination against women and gender diverse people.
Where Are We Now? A Snapshot of Some of the World’s Most Egregious Abortion Laws
In the lead-up to International Safe Abortion Day on September 28, IWHC takes a look at some of the most dangerous places in the world to access an abortion.
Chile Takes Steps to Allow Abortion to Save a Woman’s Life
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has thrown her support behind legislation that will decriminalize abortion in three cases: rape, an unviable fetus, or to save the life of a woman.
Another Modest Proposal
It is a melancholy subject to those who travel this world to discuss the rights of people living with HIV. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is now 50 years old, but I think it’s sorely in need of an addendum to clarify that those rights are guaranteed to all people, well, except…
Beyond Denial and Discomfort: Rights for Women with HIV
Among the many formal meetings at the Commission on the Status of Women that take place inside the United Nations, there are a whole bunch of side meetings. The International Women’s Health Coalition co-sponsored a panel called “Beyond Denial and Discomfort: Securing the Rights and Health of Women and Youth, including those Who Live…
