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Strasbourg Observers: P and S v. Poland – Adolescence, vulnerability, and reproductive autonomy
Strasbourg Observers: P and S v. Poland - Adolescence, vulnerability, and reproductive autonomy By Johanna Westeson, Regional Director for Europe, Center for Reproductive Rights This week, the European Court of Human Rights issued its decision [...]
The Sins of Peru
The Sins of Peru For all of the debate about whether abortion should be allowed for victims of rape, there hasn't been much discussion about the actual consequences of prohibiting abortion under such circumstances. Sadly, [...]
Uruguay’s Progress Inspires Action
Uruguay’s Progress Inspires Action When lawmakers in Uruguay recently passed a law that decriminalized abortion in the early stages of a pregnancy, they did more than improve the health and well-being of the country's women. [...]
European Court Issues Momentous Decision Against Poland, Says Legal Abortion Following Rape Must Be Ensured
European Court Issues Momentous Decision Against Poland, Says Legal Abortion Following Rape Must Be Ensured (PRESS RELEASE) - This week the European Court of Human Rights ruled in a landmark case that Poland violated an [...]
“Draw the Line” on MSNBC
"Draw the Line" on MSNBC Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, appeared on Jansing &, Co. this morning with actress and Center supporter Audra McDonald to talk about why the [...]
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember Even in a city that buzzes at all hours of every day, there was a palpable concentration of energy and urgency at the Center for Reproductive Rights Inaugural Gala. Celebrated writers, [...]
DailyBeast: Isabel Allende-How a Mysterious Baby Girl Sparked My Fight for Women
DailyBeast: Isabel Allende- How a Mysterious Baby Girl Sparked My Fight for Women By Isabel Allende "Nearly two decades ago, I took a trip to India that would change my life. Touring some rural areas [...]
Uruguay Raises the Bar for Latin America
Uruguay Raises the Bar for Latin America This week, Uruguay took an extremely important step when its President signed into law a bill allowing abortion services during the first trimester of pregnancy, reversing its highly [...]
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The Himalayan Times: The urgent need of comprehensive law
The Himalayan Times: The urgent need of comprehensive law By Sapana Malla Pradhan In Nepal, we just culminated a month long celebration acknowledging abortion law reform in this country, including the amendment to the Muluki [...]
Florida: A Threat to Reproductive Rights
Florida: A Threat to Reproductive Rights A presidential election tends to suck up most of the oxygen from any current-events discussion, and this year is certainly no different. The upcoming contest will have an outsized [...]
New York Times Editorial: If Roe v. Wade Goes
New York Times Editorial: If Roe v. Wade Goes It is no secret that Mitt Romney and his running-mate, Representative Paul Ryan, are opponents of abortion rights. When Mr. Ryan was asked at last week’s [...]
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell: A-list actors back ‘Bill of Reproductive Rights’ campaign
The Last Word: A-list actors back 'Bill of Reproductive Rights' campaign Host: Lawrence O'Donnell "Hollywood A-listers are teaming up to send a message to Washington lawmakers on reproductive rights. The Center for Reproductive Rights launched [...]
Parade: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Meryl Streep & More Team Up for New PSA
Parade: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Meryl Streep & More Team Up for New PSA By Mary Margaret "Celebrities including Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Meryl Streep, Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman, and Lisa Kudrow have teamed up [...]
Reproductive rights are human rights.
Help us ensure that every government around the world guarantees them.