Abortion
In Argentina, ‘Swifties Don’t Vote For Milei’
Just days before the presidential elections in Argentina, Taylor Swift fans wanted to make sure their voices were heard. Pink posters with the caption: "Swifties Don't Vote for Milei” were spotted all around the country’s biggest stadium, where the pop star recently performed three sold-out concerts. Javier Milei is a far-right libertarian candidate who has proposed radical changes if elected.
This tiny country is home to Europe’s toughest abortion ban
Honduras' first female leader faces tough times
‘They’re hurting themselves’: In Lebanon, women risk their lives to get an abortion illegally
Opinion: Roe v. Wade overturned: Will more Americans travel to Canada and Mexico for abortions?
Abortion ruling exposes deep chasm over the issue in the US
The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, which will end constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years in the country. The move will now leave the question of abortion legality to individual states and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half of US states.
Abortion access in China has changed drastically amid declining birth rate
For more than 30 years, the Chinese government had restricted most people to having only one child. Illegal and forced abortions were common, and it led to a massive drop in the country’s birth rate. A new policy that started last year allows couples to have up to three children now, but many people aren't interested.
Poland’s ‘pregnancy registry’ will further restrict abortion access, activists say
The Polish government says it is establishing a national medical database, following a directive from the EU Commission, promising to ensure the protection of people's privacy. But in a country with a near-total abortion ban, rights activists are not so convinced.
Northern Ireland decriminalized abortion 3 years ago. But services are still difficult to access.
Despite the decriminalization of abortion in Northern Ireland several years ago after presiding over some of the harshest legislation in the world, access is far from straightforward. And campaigners on both sides of the issue are rallying after last month’s US Supreme Court leak that's suggested the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Kenya’s abortion debate
In Kenya, a recent court case there has revived the abortion debate. Conflicting legislation has stirred confusion about what is and is not illegal. The World’s Halima Gikandi brings us more from Nairobi.
Roe v. Wade highlights the important role of high courts in democratic societies
The potential reversal of Roe v. Wade should serve as a stark warning to the power the high courts hold to transform societal conditions.
Mexico's abortion laws have become more accessible
Mexico has slowly made reproductive health services more accessible over the last 20 years.
India's abortion law still lacks a rights-based approach, gynecologist says
India's abortion law is progressive, but it is also problematic, says Dr. Suchitra Dalvie, a practicing gynecologist in Mumbai, India. The co-founder and coordinator of the Asia Safe Abortion Partnership unpacked the law and recent amendments to it with The World's reporter Chhavi Sachdev.
This Polish activist sent abortion pills to a woman in need. Now she's on trial.
An abortion-rights activist charged with breaking Poland’s strict abortion laws goes on trial in Warsaw next week. The case is the first of its kind in Europe.
San Marino votes to legalize abortion, ending a 150-year-old ban
After a highly charged campaign in the small republic, the “yes” vote to legalize abortion won with 77% of votes — and a voter turnout of over 60%.