Sexual/reproductive rights & health

Mondiale: Comprendre et lutter contre le “stigma” du VIH

Kit utilitaire pour l’action [Understanding and Challenging HIV Stigma : Toolkit for Action] - par Ross Kidd, Sue Clay, Chipo Chiiya, et Mutale Chonta.

Tajikistan: Tajiks with HIV/AIDS suffer in silence

Only when Tajikistan breaks down the walls of silence and prejudice surrounding HIV/AIDS can it hope to slow infection rates.

International: Asia's religious leaders tackle HIV & AIDS

"According to the Buddhist Leadership Initiative, almost 30 percent of monks in China, Cambodia and Laos have received training on HIV & AIDS."

UK: Hundreds of girls in Liverpool subjected to genital mutilation

The most recent figures from Liverpool maternity services identified 237 women with FGM in three years.

International: Today: the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation

An open message from Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

The Philippines: "There is Nothing Godly about Enforced Motherhood"

Sylvia Estrada-Claudio discusses the policy of banning "artificial contraceptives" in Manila's public health facilities, in terms of human rights, the rule of law, and the politicization of religion.

International: The Safe Abortion Action Fund

Each year, an estimated 19 million women and girls, faced with unintended or unwanted pregnancy, risk the deadly consequences of unsafe abortion.

Ghana: What Widows Face in the Name of Culture

The custom in this area of Ghana demands that a widow must choose someone from her late husband’s family to continue delivering children for the dead man. All of the children bear his name.

International: Map & Factsheet: "The World's Abortion Laws"

Currently, over 60% of the world's people live in countries where induced abortion is permitted either for a wide range. In contrast, about 26% of all people reside in countries where abortion is generally prohibited.

Pakistan: Publication: "Reproductive Health and Rights: Unravelling Realities"

In this new publication, Dr. Rehana Kariapper analyses case studies of 55 women experiencing reproductive health complications and provides recommendations for improvement. Published by Shirkat Gah Women's Resource Centre, Pakistan.