Category : Search result: reproductive rights Africa


Texas Lawsuit Challenges Abortion Pill Restrictions

A major lawsuit in Texas contests state laws limiting access to abortion pills. The case could have profound implications for reproductive rights across the United States. Read the latest developments.

US Abortion Laws: 13 States Enact Total Bans

Explore the fractured US abortion landscape post-Roe v Wade. 13 states have near-total bans, while four restrict after six weeks. Track the latest state laws and ballot measures.

South Carolina's extreme abortion bill advances

A radical South Carolina bill proposes 30-year prison sentences for women having abortions and could restrict IVF. Explore the implications of America's most restrictive abortion legislation.

Liberal women voice horror over abortion comments

Senior Liberal women express outrage after Coalition colleagues make controversial comments about abortion access, reigniting debate over reproductive rights in Australian politics.

Trump's Global Gag Rule devastates African healthcare

Exclusive investigation reveals how US aid cuts under Trump's expanded Mexico City Policy have devastated reproductive health services across Africa, forcing clinic closures and endangering vulnerable women.

How Abortion Rights Could Decide the 2025 US Election

As the 2025 US presidential election approaches, abortion rights emerge as the defining issue that could determine control of state governments and the White House. Our analysis reveals which states are battlegrounds for reproductive freedom.

Maine Medicaid expansion preserves abortion access

In a landmark healthcare decision, Maine has successfully preserved abortion services through Medicaid expansion, creating a crucial precedent for reproductive rights across the United States.

Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Somalia famine: Climate crisis pushes millions to brink

Exclusive report reveals how consecutive failed rainy seasons and soaring global food prices have created a perfect storm of famine in Somalia, with millions facing severe hunger and aid agencies struggling to respond.

Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

Trump backs IVF protections in major policy shift

Former President Donald Trump announces surprising support for IVF protections, creating waves across political divides and raising questions about the future of reproductive healthcare in America.

Trump's IVF Bombshell Impacts Millions of Americans

In a stunning political move, Donald Trump has announced support for IVF restrictions that could affect millions of Americans seeking fertility treatment, sparking nationwide concern among prospective parents and medical professionals.

US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho

The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.

Page 1 of 4