Abortion

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A Girl Who Changed the World, A Victory for Women Everywhere

In 2009, a girl from Peru named L.C. demanded justice.

Two years earlier, she needed an abortion—had a legal right to abortion—and was denied, suffering irrevocable harm. L.C. wanted to hold an entire government accountable, her doctors responsible, for failing her just when she needed their help most…

State: Hodes & Nauser, MDs, P.A. et al. v. Robert Moser, M.D et al.

11.09.11 - This case challenges a recently-enacted regulatory scheme, scheduled to go into effect on November 14, 2011, that will prevent the provision of abortion services in any medical establishment not licensed as an abortion facility, even where prompt termination of pregnancy is needed to prevent

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Open
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The Center
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Organizations Respond to U.N. Special Rapporteur's Report

11.06.11 - Human rights, women’s rights and health organizations released a signed letter this week in support of the report by the U.N. Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Anand Grover, which was presented on October 24, 2011 to the U.N. General Assembly…

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Our Work in Focus

A Year In Review: 2009 Legislative Wrap Up

In the United States, state legislatures wield enormous power to control women's access to abortion and other reproductive healthcare services…

Recognizing Abortion Providers as Human Rights Defenders

Human Rights defenders are the activists, including journalists, lawyers, judges, and healthcare providers, whose work allows others to exercise their human rights.
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