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United Nations Human Rights Committee Issues Historic Ruling to Protect Girls from Forced Motherhood, Setting Global Precedent across 170+ countries
Rulings come after anti gender actions by the Trump administration in first 24 hours of its term NEW YORK, NY / WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 20, 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Committee issued [...]
Victory at the UN in the “They Are Girls, Not Mothers” Cases
Human Rights Committee establishes new worldwide standards for access to abortion, sex education, and protections for sexual abuse survivors.
Ecuador y Nicaragua deben garantizar el acceso al aborto para poner fin a las violaciones de los derechos humanos de las niñas: ONU
El Comité de Derechos Humanos reconoce que las prohibiciones del aborto violaron los derechos de las niñas que sobrevivieron a la violencia sexual y fueron forzadas ser madres. 22.01.2025 (PRONUNCIAMIENTO) — En un importante triunfo [...]
UN Ruling: Ecuador and Nicaragua Must Legalize Abortion to End Violations of Girls’ Human Rights
The Human Rights Committee recognizes that abortion bans violated the rights of girls who survived sexual violence and were forced into motherhood. 22.01.2025 (PRESS STATEMENT) — In a major victory for girls' and women's rights, the [...]
Vitória para as meninas, condenações históricas exigem que Equador e Nicarágua garantam que nenhuma menina seja obrigada a ser mãe.
Comitê de Direitos Humanos das Nações Unidas condenou os Estados do Equador e da Guatemala por violação dos direitos humanos de duas meninas sobreviventes de violência sexual A decisão é um marco histórico na garantia [...]
Girls win! Landmark ruling demands that Ecuador and Nicaragua ensure that no girl is forced into motherhood
Lee la versión en español aquí. Responding to the demands of the “Son Niñas, No Madres” (Girls, Not Mothers) Movement*, the United Nations Human Rights Committee found the States of Ecuador and Nicaragua responsible for [...]
Statement on the Death of Reproductive Rights Champion Cecile Richards
01.20.25 (PRESS STATEMENT) – Today, long-time reproductive rights activist and former president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards passed away. The Center for Reproductive Rights issued a statement honoring her legacy and leadership [...]
Ganan las niñas, condenas históricas exigen a los Estados de Ecuador y Nicaragua que ninguna niña sea obligada a ser madre
Read English version here. Respondiendo a las demandas del Movimiento Son Niñas, No Madres*, el Comité de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas condenó a los Estados de Ecuador y Nicaragua por la violación a los [...]
Center for Reproductive Rights Statement on the Second Inauguration of Donald Trump
01.20.25 (PRESS RELEASE) – Today, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. He has already nominated a slew of anti-abortion extremists to run key government agencies, making clear [...]
U.S. Repro Watch, January 15
New Center tool tracks Trump nominees, more young people opt for permanent contraception, and more updates on U.S. reproductive rights.
