Women & Girls

November 18, 2020

Many of the women artists who made a name for themselves in the early 20th century and other periods have long been kept out of the spotlight. Some historians, museum curators and artists and writers are trying to change that.

Reproductive rights

Marie Stopes International name change will ‘put a focus on the future’ of reproductive choice, CEO says

The World

November 17, 2020

The leading global health organization announced a name change to MSI Reproductive Choices because their namesake, Marie Stopes, was a supporter of eugenics. CEO Simon Cooke talks with The World's host Marco Werman about the name change and the future of MSI.

Arts, Culture & Media

‘It’s a sculpture of an idea’: Activist defends nude statue honoring Mary Wollstonecraft amid backlash

The World

November 12, 2020

Critics argue that a nude statue honoring a feminist is sexist — and that important men in history are not typically depicted this way.

Reproductive rights

In Italy, religious organizations' 'fetus graves' reignite abortion debate

The World

November 11, 2020

Catholic and conservative groups are slowly chipping away at abortion rights in Italy, where abortion has been legal since 1978.

Reproductive rights

‘Screaming at the priests’: Polish activists protest anti-abortion ruling

The World

October 28, 2020

Only 1,100 legal abortions are officially reported to have been carried out in Poland last year. But women’s rights groups estimate more than 200,000 women in Poland accessed abortion illegally or travelled abroad for the procedure.

Top of The World

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels killed in Russian airstrike; Polish pro-choice protests continue; China plans next 5 years

The World

October 27, 2020

Russian airstrikes killed dozens of Turkish-backed rebel soldiers in northwestern Syria, the deadliest surge of violence since a truce was reached seven months ago. A group of Polish women disrupted a Catholic church service to protest Poland’s new near-total abortion ban. And, Chinese leaders are meeting this week to formulate a five-year plan for economic and social priorities through 2025.

2020 US presidential election

How the US presidential election could impact women’s health worldwide

The World

October 26, 2020

The US is the largest funder of global health and family planning programs worldwide. Democratic contender Joe Biden is at complete odds with President Donald Trump on this and other policies, and so the outcome of the upcoming election could carry big implications for women around the world.

Top of The World

Iran, Russia accused of 2020 US presidential election meddling; Hariri asked to form a government again; Poland court ruling on abortion law

The World

October 22, 2020

US officials accused Iran on Wednesday of sending out fake but menacing emails to voters in swing states in an effort to influence public opinion just before the presidential election. And, former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has been asked to form a government again. Also, Poland’s high court ruled that a 1993 law permitting pregnancy terminations for fetal defects was unconstitutional.

Human rights

New doc features the life of Iran's leading human rights lawyer

The World

October 21, 2020

For two decades, Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has fought for the rights of children, women and minorities in Iran. She has been arrested several times and is currently serving a 38-year prison sentence. “Nasrin” is a new documentary that tells her life story.

Reproductive rights

Abortion increasingly hard to access in Turkey

The World

October 05, 2020

Abortion has been legal in Turkey since 1983, but the ruling AK Party and president have been chipping away at access to the procedure over the past decade.

Women & Girls

The movement to restore the memory of Spain’s forgotten women artists

Marie Stopes International name change will ‘put a focus on the future’ of reproductive choice, CEO says

‘It’s a sculpture of an idea’: Activist defends nude statue honoring Mary Wollstonecraft amid backlash

In Italy, religious organizations' 'fetus graves' reignite abortion debate

‘Screaming at the priests’: Polish activists protest anti-abortion ruling

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels killed in Russian airstrike; Polish pro-choice protests continue; China plans next 5 years

How the US presidential election could impact women’s health worldwide

Iran, Russia accused of 2020 US presidential election meddling; Hariri asked to form a government again; Poland court ruling on abortion law

New doc features the life of Iran's leading human rights lawyer

Abortion increasingly hard to access in Turkey

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