Abortion rights advocates had hoped that a top court might legalize the procedure and herald a shift in Latin America. Instead, it left abortion illegal in most cases.
Tag: Birth Control and Family Planning
As Egypt’s Population Hits 100 Million, Celebration Is Muted
With little habitable land, deepening poverty and dwindling supplies of water, the future looks bleak. And there is no sign of a slowdown.
Brazil Under Bolsonaro Has Message for Teenagers: Save Sex for Marriage
Brazil’s minister for women and families, an evangelical pastor, formulated a new abstinence campaign in consultation with a religious group. Critics say the move blurs the church-state line.
China’s Birthrate Hits Historic Low, in Looming Crisis for Beijing
In a country where most older adults rely heavily on their families, the continuing drop in births could have a seismic effect in the decades to come.
Argentina Moves to Guarantee Abortion Access in Rape Cases
A new protocol aims to reduce the latitude local hospitals have in deciding whether or not to perform the procedure.
Gay Byrne, Who Tackled Taboos as Ireland’s TV Host, Dies at 85
A revered figure, he mixed serious discussion on matters like sex abuse and contraception with lighter fare on his long-running “Late Late Show.”
Northern Ireland Set to Legalize Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage
The collapse of local government allowed Parliament to step in and bring the territory’s laws in line with Britain’s principles of human rights.
U.S. Pastor Arrested in Rwanda Has Criticized Government for ‘Heathen Practices’
The Rev. Gregg Schoof is one of several outspoken evangelical pastors who have criticized the Rwandan government for allowing access to abortion and birth control, and for teaching evolution.
Depo-Provera, an Injectable Contraceptive, Does Not Raise H.I.V. Risk
The hormone shot — popular among African women who must use birth control in secret — is as safe as other methods, scientists reported.
In China, Public Talk of Sex Is Rare. Could a ‘Pleasure Community’ Change That?
Strangers gathered in Beijing to discuss a subject rarely addressed publicly in China: how to satisfy a woman. These workshops come at a fraught time for Chinese feminists.