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An Open Letter To Secretary Clinton About The Gross Neglect Of Women's Reproductive Rights In India

11.25.09 - Dear Secretary Clinton,

As advocates for women's health and human rights, we write to request your support on a matter of utmost importance for Indian women. We hope that this week when you meet with the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh…

Historic Vote in Senate to Open Debate on Health Reform Bill Protects Women’s Healthcare Coverage

11.23.09 - (PRESS RELEASE) Late last evening, the Senate voted to open debate on Majority Leader Harry Reid's proposed healthcare bill. The legislation prohibits federal money from being used to pay for abortion, and requires that there be at least one plan in the Health Exchange…

In Major Step Forward Towards Passage, Senate Reform Bill Protects Healthcare Coverage for Women

11.19.09 - (PRESS RELEASE) Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights applauded Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's healthcare overhaul package released last night. The bill includes language similar to the abortion-neutral language agreed upon…

CBS: Dems Feel the Heat over Abortion

11.19.09 - "After years of appealing for a middle ground on the issue of abortion, Democrats are now directly confronting the issue in fairly black-and-white terms in the context of their larger health care debate: Should Congress restrict access to insurance coverage…

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In Depth

No Abortion Ban

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
HEALTHCARE REFORM
DECEMBER 2, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Washington, DC

Please join us to lobby the Senate for a reform bill that ensures women's access to reproductive healthcare…

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November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

On this year's anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Center calls on governments to enact laws and policies to protect women from all forms of abuse and ill treatment…

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