Communist legislator defies right-wing censure attempt with days-old newborn in her arms
Accused of influence peddling, Karol Cariola was targeted by a right-wing motion of censure in the same week that she gave birth and attended her newborn.
Streets of Brazil continue to erupt in fury against the “Child Pregnancy Bill”
Thousands took to the streets in São Paulo on Saturday to protest the bill in the Chamber of Deputies that equates abortion to homicide
Florida to ban abortion after six weeks
Florida’s move to ban abortions before most women know they are pregnant, marks the latest in attacks against reproductive rights in the US
The US state of Arizona just effectively banned abortion
The attack on abortion rights continues in the United States, with Arizona’s new law becoming one of the most extreme yet
Millions of women in the US are being left without essential healthcare
As maternity care deserts in the US expand, millions of women in rural areas of the US have been left without access to basic maternity care, including labor wards
Donald Tusk returns as Polish premier after eight years of PiS rule
The conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party which was in power since 2015 lost its majority in the general elections held on October 15.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationally in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the sections of the Federal Penal Code that criminalize women, pregnant persons, and healthcare professionals for abortion are unconstitutional, thereby decriminalizing abortion at the national level
Florida’s abortion ban and “pro-life” hypocrisy
Women’s lives are on the line after Ron DeSantis, notoriously ultra-right Governor of Florida, signed a six-week abortion ban
Feminist International founded in Mexico
The fundamental objective of Feminist International is to promote a common agenda in favor of equality and for the eradication of gender-based violence
Thousands across US demand reproductive justice as midterms near
On October 8, thousands of people took to the streets across the US in defense of reproductive rights
India’s Supreme Court advances abortion rights in major ruling
The apex court declared that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion up to 24 weeks. It also other made critical interventions including the recognition of marital rape and the centrality of dignity and autonomy when it comes to abortion access
Daily Round-up | US activists appeal for compassionate release of Mutulu Shakur & more
In this episode, we bring you stories of the plight of jailed activist Mutulu Shakur, protests over reproductive rights in the Dominican Republic, the climate crisis in Europe and the political situation in Libya
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
