“The RH bill: Ending Manila City’s war on women”

Center International Legal Program fellows Payal Shah and Jamie Gher authored an article on ABS-CBN News about the devastating impact the contraception ban in Manila City has had on its women and their families. The Reproductive Health Bill, currently being considered by Filipino lawmakers, would effectively nullify the Manila City ban if passed. “The Reproductive Health Bill is a critical opportunity for Filipino legislators to bring the Philippines back into compliance with its binding human rights obligations–and finally cease the horrific war on women in Manila City,” said Shah and Gher. Learn more about our work in the Philippines >, Download Imposing Misery: The Impact of Manila’s Contraception Ban on Women and Families >,  Join our Cause on Facebook: End the Birth Control Ban in the Philippines >,