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Gambia Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Amid Controversy
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Texas Abortion Ban Sparks Controversy and Calls for Compassion
Kate Cox, a woman in Texas, sought permission to terminate her pregnancy after learning that her fetus had a fatal genetic condition. Her case highlights the ambiguity surrounding who can be exempted from the state's abortion ban, which lacks clear exceptions. This case has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over women's reproductive rights and the impact of restrictive abortion laws.
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Texas Faces Legal Backlash Over Controversial Abortion Laws
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Dallas Morning News
Seven more women have joined a lawsuit against Texas over its restrictive abortion laws, bringing the total number of plaintiffs to 22. The lawsuit argues that exemptions for life-threatening medical emergencies in the state's abortion bans are too vague and seeks to define what situations are considered "life-threatening." The plaintiffs include women who were forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term and those who had serious fetal diagnoses. The case is set to be heard by the Texas Supreme Court on November 28.
"Courageous Women Share Heartbreaking Testimony in Texas Abortion Ban Lawsuit"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Five plaintiffs testified in a lawsuit against the state of Texas, claiming that the state's abortion bans endangered their lives. The women alleged they were denied lifesaving emergency care due to Texas' abortion laws. Lawyers representing the plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction on the abortion laws to allow for lifesaving abortions. The plaintiffs shared emotional stories, including one woman who had to carry a nonviable pregnancy to term and another who developed sepsis after being denied an abortion. The lawsuit is the first to be filed by women impacted by the abortion bans since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
French suburb introduces paid menstrual leave for employees.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FRANCE 24 English
The town of Saint-Ouen, north of Paris, has become the first French municipality to grant paid medical leave to female staff suffering from period pain, allowing up to two days off each month without loss of salary. The move aims to break the taboo on the subject and inspire similar moves at the national level. The new rules will allow women to choose between taking time off or working from home. Feminist groups have long campaigned for greater support for women’s health at work, though the subject of paid menstrual leave has proved divisive amid concern it could hinder women’s access to the labour market.