Comments of the Center for Reproductive Rights et al., Opposing Proposed HHS “Conscientious Refusal” Regulation https://reproductiverights.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HHS-comments-with-ISR-FINAL.pdf
In 2000, Executive Order 003 was introduced by former Mayor José “Lito” Atienza of Manila City. It effectively prohibits the use and provision of modern contraception. Because of the contraception ban, public health centers in Manila City are prohibited from providing condoms, birth control pills, or other forms of “artificial” contraceptives and related information. The ban […]
Seven years ago this month, on September 27, 2002, Nepal took a historic step forward for women by decriminalizing abortion. The Center is now calling on the country to take concrete steps to fulfill its commitment to women’s human rights and health. Nepal’s Constitution Recognizes Reproductive Rights Since 2002, Nepali women have had the legal […]
(PRESS RELEASE) Today, activists representing more than 400 sexual and reproductive health groups from 131 countries called on national governments around the world to establish and implement concrete and fully-funded actions in order to fulfill their 15 years of promises about investing in equality, human rights and social and economic development for women and girls. […]
The Center filed a memorandum of support for Kalyani Meena v. Union of India &, Ors, a case developed in collaboration with the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) of India in 2008 to address the overwhelming number of preventable deaths of women who die either in pregnancy or childbirth in the north Indian state. Case filed: […]
Nancy Northup calls on President Obama to restore scientific integrity to federal policy decisions regarding women’s reproductive rights, including access to emergency contraception. “After eight years of the Bush administration undermining women’s health, Nancy Northup’s new blog on the Huffington Post looks at the need for President Obama to restore scientific integrity to federal policy […]
Nancy Northup calls for greater access to emergency contraception for American servicewomen overseas. “Despite last week’s victory against the FDA, military facilities are not required to stock Plan B, making the drug difficult to access for American servicewomen overseas.” The Hill Blog, March 30, 2009Nancy Northup, President, Center for Reproductive Rights Chalk one up for […]
The Center for Reproductive Rights commemorates the 15 year anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), celebrating advancements for women’s human rights and highlighting the ICPD’s role in promoting recognition of reproductive rights as human rights. The Center calls upon governments worldwide to strengthen legal protections for women’s reproductive rights, both by […]
Attorneys from HRLN conducted a fact-finding mission in 2010 that led to the subsequent withdrawal of the case in favor of refiling based on fresh evidence documenting reproductive rights violations in Bihar. For more information on the refiled case, please see CHARM v. The State of Bihar and Others (2011). Filing Date: January 2009 (Original […]
The Center for Reproductive Rights submitted a shadow letter to the Human Rights Committee for its review of Ecuador during its 97th Session in October 2009. The letter highlights two structural issues in Ecuador: sexual violence against girls in schools and, limited or no access to essential reproductive and sexual health care services for adolescents. […]