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Anti-abortion climate 'will deter new generation of doctors'
04 Apr 2012
British Pregnancy Advisory Service attacks politicisation of abortion and warns of impact on future healthcare
World Bank identifies horror levels of sexual violence against women in Solomon Islands
04 Apr 2012
The World Bank says that Solomon Islands has the worst levels in the world of sexual violence against women.
'I was told: you're going to die of AIDS'
04 Apr 2012
The outlook for African babies with HIV is grim. Mpho Mbhele, who lost her daughter to the disease, explains how she is helping other mothers ensure their children are born healthy.
Afghan women are being jailed for 'moral crimes', says report
30 Mar 2012
Courts failing to protect women, many of whom are in prison for running away from home or adultery, says Human Rights Watch
Argentina: Court Allows Abortion for Rape Victims
30 Mar 2012
The Argentine Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that any rape victim can get an abortion, setting a historic precedent in a country where most abortions are illegal.
Film 'Saving Face' Too Dangerous to Show in Pakistan
30 Mar 2012
The co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary film talks about ongoing efforts on behalf of acid-attack victims.
Hong Kong Frets Over Low Fertility Rates
28 Mar 2012
Like much of Asia, with rising education levels, declining marriage rates and longer work hours, Hong Kong has seen its youth population shrink.
Condom Queues Incite Church Tensions in Philippines
28 Mar 2012
One in five women of reproductive age in the Philippines have an unmet family planning need, the UN Population Fund says.
First-Ever National Study On Abortion in Rwanda Released
28 Mar 2012
The first national estimates of abortion incidence in Rwanda show that one in 40 women aged 15-44 had an abortion in 2009, virtually all unsafe.
UK: New HIV measures need government clarity
23 Mar 2012
The [UK] government needs to address concerns about HIV prevention and treatment measures, stemming from the health and social care bill.
Canada expects landmark decision on prostitution laws
23 Mar 2012
The Ontario Court of Appeal intends to release its landmark decision on the legality of the country's prostitution laws.
Trauma fuels epidemic of HIV/AIDS among American women
23 Mar 2012
Physical violence, sexual abuse and other forms of childhood and adult trauma are major factors fueling the epidemic of HIV/AIDS among American women.
Female Sex Workers In Developing Countries14 Times More Likely To Become Infected By HIV
21 Mar 2012
Female sex workers in low- and middle-income countries are nearly 14 times more likely to be infected by HIV compared to the rest of country's population.
Exercise Can Lead To Female Orgasm
21 Mar 2012
Findings from a first-of-its-kind study by Indiana University researchers confirm anecdotal evidence that core abdominal exercise can lead to female orgasm.
Africa: Political Instability Hinders Maternal Health Progress
21 Mar 2012
Political instability, civil strife and humanitarian crises in Africa have over the past decades reversed countless maternal health development gains on the continent, health experts warn.
Revealed: The best and worst places to be a woman
16 Mar 2012
Survey reveals the best and worst places to be a woman
UK: Schools' role in HIV education
16 Mar 2012
UK schools' role in HIV education.
Ireland criticised over rejection of abortion recommendations
16 Mar 2012
Ireland's refusal to bring in recommendations on abortion from other UN Human Rights Council member states has been criticised.
Pakistan Senate unanimously passed the bill of Women rights
14 Mar 2012
President Asif Ali Zardari of Paksitan, on the International Day for Women, signed the National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW) Bill 2012 into law.