Tag #Reproductive Rights

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UK Parliament Decriminalizes Abortion

The UK Parliament overwhelmingly voted to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales, ending the prosecution of women for terminating their pregnancies at any stage; this follows several high-profile cases of women facing criminal charges for self-induced abortions.

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Italy's Unregulated Sperm Donation: Legal and Health Risks

In Italy, the restrictive law on assisted reproduction drives single women and same-sex couples to seek private, unregulated sperm donation, creating legal and health risks for all involved.

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Texas Man Arrested for Allegedly Causing Partner's Miscarriage

Justin Anthony Banta, a 38-year-old Texas man, was arrested and charged with capital murder and evidence tampering for allegedly adding abortion-inducing pills to his romantic partner's drink without her consent, causing the termination of her pregnancy in October 2022; he was released on a $500,000...

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UN Condemns Guatemala for Forcing 12-Year-Old Rape Victim to Carry Pregnancy to Term

The UN Human Rights Committee condemned Guatemala for forcing a 12-year-old rape victim, Fátima, to carry her pregnancy to term, violating her rights; the case highlights systemic failures in protecting girls from sexual violence and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare, demanding legal and po...

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Trump Administration Revokes Emergency Abortion Guidance

The Trump administration revoked the Biden administration's 2022 guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions, prompting concerns from abortion rights advocates about women's access to life-saving care in states with strict abortion bans, while anti-abortion groups celebrated the move...

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Germany Expands Maternity Leave for Miscarriages

Germany's Bundestag recently expanded maternity leave to include miscarriages between weeks 13-24, granting women 2-8 weeks of leave, acknowledging the physical and emotional impact of pregnancy loss; however, access to abortion remains restricted.

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Dutch Inspectorate Investigates Fertility Clinic for Exceeding Sperm Donor Limits

The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating Kinderwens Medical Center (MCK) in Leiderdorp for using the same sperm donors too frequently between 2006 and 2017, resulting in at least 36 mass donors and affecting over 900 mothers and 1200 children, exceeding the legal limit of ...

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Period Tracker Apps Pose Privacy Risks, Report Warns

A University of Cambridge report highlights the privacy risks of commercial period tracking apps, revealing the commodification of women's health data and urging public health bodies to develop safer alternatives.

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Honduran Woman Arrested After Self-Induced Abortion Highlights Abortion Ban Dangers

A 19-year-old Honduran woman, Evelyn, was arrested after experiencing complications from a self-induced abortion, highlighting the dangers of the country's complete abortion ban and the limited options for women facing unwanted pregnancies.

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Gaza Fertility Clinic Destruction: 4,000 Embryos Lost

The Al-Basma Fertility Center in Gaza was destroyed in December 2023, resulting in the loss of approximately 4,000 frozen embryos and over 1,000 reproductive samples, leaving an estimated 100-150 women without the possibility of future pregnancies.

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Germany Grants Maternity Leave for Miscarriages After 13th Week

Germany now provides maternity leave (2-8 weeks) for miscarriages after the 13th week of pregnancy, impacting an estimated 6,000 women annually, though privately insured self-employed women are excluded.

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German Medical Association Votes to Decriminalize Abortion

The German Medical Association voted 220 to 14 to decriminalize abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in Germany, citing women's rights and inadequate healthcare access in rural areas; the current law criminalizes abortion but permits it under conditions.

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