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Reproductive Health Urged to be at Heart of Humanitarian Crisis Response
Politicians and activists at the recent World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul highlighted the dire consequences of overlooking reproductive and sexual health care in crises. A series of new commitments and projects were announced to address this growing need.
Here’s How Candidates Can Get the Mom Vote this Election
In a poll of American mothers released today, most named education reform as the top issue for the next president to address to improve their children’s lives. Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has the most support of the surveyed moms.
London’s Feminist Library Faces Eviction, Fights to Preserve History
A collection of books and periodicals open to the public in the center of England’s capital city provides an extensive record of the women’s liberation movement. Now it is looking for a new lease on life.
Doctors Push Controversial Strategy to Fight Female Genital Mutilation
The compromise would allow “minimal” forms of the ritual cutting of girls’ genitalia in hopes of upholding religious and cultural beliefs while reducing the harm.
Top 5 Women’s eNews Stories of 2015
What were the most read Women’s eNews stories published this year? Find out.
Women Exposed to Potential Toxin in Nail Polish
Evidence of the chemical TPHP was found in all 26 women in a study by researchers at Duke University and the Environmental Working Group. But the medical dangers still aren’t clear so at least one avid user isn’t panicking yet.
Overturn of Canada’s Niqab Ban Reignites Controversy
In multiculturalist Canada, which faces federal elections next month, Muslim women and the ban on wearing a face veil during citizenship ceremonies are in the vortex of political controversy. The courts declared the niqab ban unlawful; those for the ban are fighting on.
Mrs. Universe Calls Out Canada’s Neglect of Aboriginal Women
Within days of becoming the first aboriginal woman to win this international pageant, the 25-year-old is calling out the Conservative party, which faces elections next month, for ignoring First Nations issues, including missing and murdered aboriginal women.
Spain’s Abortion Law Under Threat Despite Rescue
The ruling party is pushing ahead with a restriction on minors and the current abortion law—safeguarded in September–could be weakened by a decision of the country’s Constitutional Court. But for now, pro-choice activists are breathing a sigh of relief.