Latest items for SEGI-PRACTICE-1
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"But Chinese feminists said the biggest accomplishment was changing societal attitudes. Divorce, once taboo, has become more accepted. Female authors, comedians and directors have won acclaim by calling out sexism" (para. 15). "An official from the government-run All-China Women’s Federation made clear the government’s disapproval of certain forms of feminism at a recent news briefing. A reporter from People’s Daily, the party’s official mouthpiece, asked how China should respond to countries that use feminism for “political maneuvering” — the accusation that state media often lobs at critics of China’s record on women’s rights. The official, Guo Ye, said: “I deeply resent these voices and people.” She continued: “Those who wield...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"But Chinese feminists said the biggest accomplishment was changing societal attitudes. Divorce, once taboo, has become more accepted. Female authors, comedians and directors have won acclaim by calling out sexism" (para. 15). "An official from the government-run All-China Women’s Federation made clear the government’s disapproval of certain forms of feminism at a recent news briefing. A reporter from People’s Daily, the party’s official mouthpiece, asked how China should respond to countries that use feminism for “political maneuvering” — the accusation that state media often lobs at critics of China’s record on women’s rights. The official, Guo Ye, said: “I deeply resent these voices and people.” She continued: “Those who wield...more
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:40 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In Kano, [Maryam Muhammed, a women's rights activist in Kano, a city in northwest Nigeria] also educates her community about reproductive and sexual health. "The biggest barrier [to fighting period poverty] is what we call Kunya – shame. You don't have shame if you talk about periods in public. It's a societal barrier. We lack information, we lack knowledge, we lack guidance and part of what I do to break this barrier is to talk about it. I make videos, I talk to them in person"" (para. 16)."[Shamsiyya Ibrahim, a women's rights activist in Kaduna, a city in northwest Nigeria] believes that the biggest challenge in addressing period poverty is...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In Kano, [Maryam Muhammed, a women's rights activist in Kano, a city in northwest Nigeria] also educates her community about reproductive and sexual health. "The biggest barrier [to fighting period poverty] is what we call Kunya – shame. You don't have shame if you talk about periods in public. It's a societal barrier. We lack information, we lack knowledge, we lack guidance and part of what I do to break this barrier is to talk about it. I make videos, I talk to them in person"" (para. 16)."[Shamsiyya Ibrahim, a women's rights activist in Kaduna, a city in northwest Nigeria] believes that the biggest challenge in addressing period poverty is...more
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:36 p.m.
Countries: Liberia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The National Kickball League was created in 1994 to bring people together as Liberia was reeling from a civil war. The league was set up “to bring the ladies together and use them (as part of) the reconciliation process of Liberia,” Whea said. “We had just left the civil war, and everybody had just scattered ... So kickball was one of those sports used to bring Liberians together so they could have the time to hear the peace messages" (para. 10-11).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The National Kickball League was created in 1994 to bring people together as Liberia was reeling from a civil war. The league was set up “to bring the ladies together and use them (as part of) the reconciliation process of Liberia,” Whea said. “We had just left the civil war, and everybody had just scattered ... So kickball was one of those sports used to bring Liberians together so they could have the time to hear the peace messages" (para. 10-11).
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:32 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The al-Mawadda Party is an initiative to unify the efforts of women from various communities and enhance their role in political life. In Arabic, the term al-Mawadda symbolises compassion, love and respect... The large number of new party members came “without promotional campaigns,” al-Taei also said, noting it was “as a result of people’s belief in the necessity of having a women’s party that expresses women’s aspirations”" (para. 2,4)."Iraq’s next parliamentary election will be on November 11th, and to campaign, the al-Mawadda Party has begun organising programming, including awareness workshops and an online portal for media membership" (para. 12). While this quote does not specify what the "awareness workshops" hosted...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The al-Mawadda Party is an initiative to unify the efforts of women from various communities and enhance their role in political life. In Arabic, the term al-Mawadda symbolises compassion, love and respect... The large number of new party members came “without promotional campaigns,” al-Taei also said, noting it was “as a result of people’s belief in the necessity of having a women’s party that expresses women’s aspirations”" (para. 2,4)."Iraq’s next parliamentary election will be on November 11th, and to campaign, the al-Mawadda Party has begun organising programming, including awareness workshops and an online portal for media membership" (para. 12). While this quote does not specify what the "awareness workshops" hosted...more
Oct. 24, 2025, 11:21 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"“Taliban has not allowed women to rescue, but a few women from the UN aid agencies are on the ground,” said a senior journalist in Kunar on condition of anonymity. “There are complete restrictions on any negative news"" (para. 8).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"“Taliban has not allowed women to rescue, but a few women from the UN aid agencies are on the ground,” said a senior journalist in Kunar on condition of anonymity. “There are complete restrictions on any negative news"" (para. 8).
Oct. 24, 2025, 8:56 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, made a special visit Wednesday to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, to apologize in person for a traumatic chapter in Greenlandic history, when Danish doctors forced birth control on a whole generation of Indigenous Greenlandic women and girls" (para 2).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, made a special visit Wednesday to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, to apologize in person for a traumatic chapter in Greenlandic history, when Danish doctors forced birth control on a whole generation of Indigenous Greenlandic women and girls" (para 2).
Oct. 17, 2025, 3:47 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Faced with [the police's] inaction, [Shiori Ito, a women who alleged an associate of then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had raped her] shared her story in the media, and eventually became the international face of the #MeToo movement in Japan" (para. 30).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Faced with [the police's] inaction, [Shiori Ito, a women who alleged an associate of then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had raped her] shared her story in the media, and eventually became the international face of the #MeToo movement in Japan" (para. 30).
Oct. 17, 2025, 3:04 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"KAPAL Perempuan [an Indonesian NGO] has established informal women’s schools in 25 villages across Indonesia. With newly gained skills such as reading, writing and financial literacy, women are often able to establish small businesses and achieve economic independence. These schools teach more than letters and numbers – they share knowledge with village women about their rights" (para 10-11). The final sentence of this quote indicates that gender issues, specifically women's rights, are discussed in an educational setting alongside other subjects (NAC - CODER COMMENT). "In a culture where women’s voices are not heard in public forums, the schools represent a safe environment where women can discuss issues that affect their...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"KAPAL Perempuan [an Indonesian NGO] has established informal women’s schools in 25 villages across Indonesia. With newly gained skills such as reading, writing and financial literacy, women are often able to establish small businesses and achieve economic independence. These schools teach more than letters and numbers – they share knowledge with village women about their rights" (para 10-11). The final sentence of this quote indicates that gender issues, specifically women's rights, are discussed in an educational setting alongside other subjects (NAC - CODER COMMENT). "In a culture where women’s voices are not heard in public forums, the schools represent a safe environment where women can discuss issues that affect their...more
Oct. 17, 2025, 6:59 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Since Azerbaijan’s independence in 1991, the issue of domestic violence has been a recurring subject of debate. Until recently, this topic was mostly discussed among government agencies, international organizations, and recognized NGOs as a social problem rather than a political one. But the emergence of feminist movements in recent years has made the issue more political" (Para 1). "Selective abortion is one of the few topics the government allows civil society groups to address, likely because it is not associated with problems of state incompetency" (Para 7). "Public discussions on women’s rights have recently regained visibility mostly thanks to the feminist movement, which began organizing various rallies on the issue...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Since Azerbaijan’s independence in 1991, the issue of domestic violence has been a recurring subject of debate. Until recently, this topic was mostly discussed among government agencies, international organizations, and recognized NGOs as a social problem rather than a political one. But the emergence of feminist movements in recent years has made the issue more political" (Para 1). "Selective abortion is one of the few topics the government allows civil society groups to address, likely because it is not associated with problems of state incompetency" (Para 7). "Public discussions on women’s rights have recently regained visibility mostly thanks to the feminist movement, which began organizing various rallies on the issue...more
Oct. 16, 2025, 8:55 a.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, ABO-PRACTICE-1
"When abortion was decriminalised in New South Wales in 2019, the debate was again brought to the forefront, but little was discussed of what the policy actually meant for Australians across the country. In Australia, access to abortion has been a topic of national debate, leaving those in need lost, uncertain, bewildered, and scared. Those who are pushing for access to abortion services argue that it is up to the pregnant person, in consultation with their doctor, to choose what is best for their body and future without the fear of committing a criminal offence. However, critics view the procedure as fatal to a life that began at conception and...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, ABO-PRACTICE-1
"When abortion was decriminalised in New South Wales in 2019, the debate was again brought to the forefront, but little was discussed of what the policy actually meant for Australians across the country. In Australia, access to abortion has been a topic of national debate, leaving those in need lost, uncertain, bewildered, and scared. Those who are pushing for access to abortion services argue that it is up to the pregnant person, in consultation with their doctor, to choose what is best for their body and future without the fear of committing a criminal offence. However, critics view the procedure as fatal to a life that began at conception and...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:18 p.m.
Countries: Zimbabwe
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The topic of abortion is taboo within the African context and cultures, [and] is not openly discussed, although evidence shows that it happens frequently," Itai Rusike, the executive director of Community Working Group on Health tells Think Global Health" (para 7).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The topic of abortion is taboo within the African context and cultures, [and] is not openly discussed, although evidence shows that it happens frequently," Itai Rusike, the executive director of Community Working Group on Health tells Think Global Health" (para 7).
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Yoon Suk-yeol came to power in May last year on a platform that included anti-feminist ideas, accusing them of causing the country’s low birth rate and denying structural sexism existed in the country, despite social and economic indicators that strongly suggest otherwise. One of his chief campaign promises was that he would go after people who lie about being raped" (para 3)."Not long ago, a feminist wave was sweeping across the economically advanced but culturally conservative country, launching Asia’s most powerful #MeToo movement and taking down powerful abusers, including a presidential contender. But these women are now facing a major political backlash. A men’s rights movement that rejects the...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Yoon Suk-yeol came to power in May last year on a platform that included anti-feminist ideas, accusing them of causing the country’s low birth rate and denying structural sexism existed in the country, despite social and economic indicators that strongly suggest otherwise. One of his chief campaign promises was that he would go after people who lie about being raped" (para 3)."Not long ago, a feminist wave was sweeping across the economically advanced but culturally conservative country, launching Asia’s most powerful #MeToo movement and taking down powerful abusers, including a presidential contender. But these women are now facing a major political backlash. A men’s rights movement that rejects the...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:11 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The man had for months been consuming content by Kenya’s most prominent 'masculinity influencers,' who lead Kenya’s arm of the more global 'manosphere' — where content is put out across websites, blogs and social media accounts promoting a certain lifestyle, focused on masculinity and opposing feminism — which she believes changed his views towards her" (para. 3). "While much has been said about the West’s grappling with this issue, what’s often overlooked is the growth and amplification of several other prominent manosphere voices in the Global South, with some countries leading their regions, such as Kenya" (para. 8). "Two figures, Eric Amunga, a public figure known by his alias “Amerix,”...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The man had for months been consuming content by Kenya’s most prominent 'masculinity influencers,' who lead Kenya’s arm of the more global 'manosphere' — where content is put out across websites, blogs and social media accounts promoting a certain lifestyle, focused on masculinity and opposing feminism — which she believes changed his views towards her" (para. 3). "While much has been said about the West’s grappling with this issue, what’s often overlooked is the growth and amplification of several other prominent manosphere voices in the Global South, with some countries leading their regions, such as Kenya" (para. 8). "Two figures, Eric Amunga, a public figure known by his alias “Amerix,”...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:05 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In the darkest corners of South Korea’s internet, young men gather anonymously to share their rage. While the west has 4chan and Reddit, South Korea has Ilbe – 'daily best' – which at its peak in the mid-2010s ranked among the top 10 most visited websites in the country. The forum’s influence reaches far beyond the digital realm. Its users pioneered derogatory terms such as kimchi-nyeo (“kimchi girl”, often translated as “kimchi bitch”) to mock women as materialistic gold-diggers. These terms soon infiltrated mainstream discourse, with media outlets adopting -nyeo suffixes in headlines to critique any woman behaving badly in public" (para. 10). "The sense of male victimhood is widespread:...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In the darkest corners of South Korea’s internet, young men gather anonymously to share their rage. While the west has 4chan and Reddit, South Korea has Ilbe – 'daily best' – which at its peak in the mid-2010s ranked among the top 10 most visited websites in the country. The forum’s influence reaches far beyond the digital realm. Its users pioneered derogatory terms such as kimchi-nyeo (“kimchi girl”, often translated as “kimchi bitch”) to mock women as materialistic gold-diggers. These terms soon infiltrated mainstream discourse, with media outlets adopting -nyeo suffixes in headlines to critique any woman behaving badly in public" (para. 10). "The sense of male victimhood is widespread:...more
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"For many Kazakhs, traditional values are not questioned. Feminism is seen as something Western and foreign, something that is not needed" (para 3). "First, we lack a concept of rape with penetration that is consistent with international standards. We also have no legal definition of sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination in Kazakhstan. These issues are completely ignored on the political agenda, and politicians choose to turn a blind eye to the problems and pretend that everything is fine" (para 8)."According to a report by UNDP and UN Women, Fewer than 40 percent of the population of Kazakhstan knows what the word gender equality means. A high proportion of men (83,1...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"For many Kazakhs, traditional values are not questioned. Feminism is seen as something Western and foreign, something that is not needed" (para 3). "First, we lack a concept of rape with penetration that is consistent with international standards. We also have no legal definition of sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination in Kazakhstan. These issues are completely ignored on the political agenda, and politicians choose to turn a blind eye to the problems and pretend that everything is fine" (para 8)."According to a report by UNDP and UN Women, Fewer than 40 percent of the population of Kazakhstan knows what the word gender equality means. A high proportion of men (83,1...more
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:11 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Claudia Sheinbaum [is] the first female president in the country’s history" (para 2)."[President Sheinbaum] then highlighted women who were not typically included in the cry, including the rebel fighters Gertrudis Bocanegra and María Manuela Molina. She also referred to a Mexican patriot commonly known as Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez as Josefa Ortiz Téllez-Girón, her name before marriage. Then Ms. Sheinbaum shouted: 'Long live the unsung heroines! Long live the heroines and heroes who gave us our homeland! Long live Indigenous women! Long live our migrant sisters and brothers!'" (para 8-9). President Sheinbaum's heavy focus on recognizing women who have been central to Mexican political and social history indicates a...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"President Claudia Sheinbaum [is] the first female president in the country’s history" (para 2)."[President Sheinbaum] then highlighted women who were not typically included in the cry, including the rebel fighters Gertrudis Bocanegra and María Manuela Molina. She also referred to a Mexican patriot commonly known as Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez as Josefa Ortiz Téllez-Girón, her name before marriage. Then Ms. Sheinbaum shouted: 'Long live the unsung heroines! Long live the heroines and heroes who gave us our homeland! Long live Indigenous women! Long live our migrant sisters and brothers!'" (para 8-9). President Sheinbaum's heavy focus on recognizing women who have been central to Mexican political and social history indicates a...more
Sept. 19, 2025, 5:48 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Sexual education was provided by teachers and social workers, not police, in schools" (para 83). "The Qatar Social Work Foundation worked to enhance family bonds and to prevent domestic violence. It provided lectures for prospective parents and counselling and mediation services seeking to resolve family problems amicability" (para 91).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Sexual education was provided by teachers and social workers, not police, in schools" (para 83). "The Qatar Social Work Foundation worked to enhance family bonds and to prevent domestic violence. It provided lectures for prospective parents and counselling and mediation services seeking to resolve family problems amicability" (para 91).
Aug. 21, 2025, 9:55 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The case is illustrative of the minefield advocates face in contemporary China’s internet environment, in which it is difficult to critique domestic social policy without facing ethnonationalist accusations of disloyalty. Conservatives and state censors regard feminist rhetoric and LGBTQ+ activism as “Trojan horses” that make China vulnerable to Western influence. This environment has prevented comprehensive, unbiased debates on domestic abortion policies" (Para 12).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The case is illustrative of the minefield advocates face in contemporary China’s internet environment, in which it is difficult to critique domestic social policy without facing ethnonationalist accusations of disloyalty. Conservatives and state censors regard feminist rhetoric and LGBTQ+ activism as “Trojan horses” that make China vulnerable to Western influence. This environment has prevented comprehensive, unbiased debates on domestic abortion policies" (Para 12).
Aug. 17, 2025, 11:17 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Approximately 200 women working in the media sector attended, alongside key speakers from the Ministries of Health, Women’s Affairs, and Post and Telecommunications ... He noted that the workshop served to share a message of caution to youth regarding traditional customs, traditions, and culture that Cambodian women should uphold. It also aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of reproductive health and family planning, promote widespread awareness of safe abortion, and understand the status and side effects of abortions" (Para 4-6).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Approximately 200 women working in the media sector attended, alongside key speakers from the Ministries of Health, Women’s Affairs, and Post and Telecommunications ... He noted that the workshop served to share a message of caution to youth regarding traditional customs, traditions, and culture that Cambodian women should uphold. It also aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of reproductive health and family planning, promote widespread awareness of safe abortion, and understand the status and side effects of abortions" (Para 4-6).
Aug. 16, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The feminist movement in Argentina is one of the oldest in Latin America and has pioneered legislation such as women's suffrage, equal rights, and child protection. The decriminalization of abortion became the main banner of the movement, now known as the Green Wave. This name comes from the green bandanas that symbolize the fight for women's rights, which became characteristic of the movement and were adopted by other countries in Latin America and Europe, as well as by the United States" (Para 8).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The feminist movement in Argentina is one of the oldest in Latin America and has pioneered legislation such as women's suffrage, equal rights, and child protection. The decriminalization of abortion became the main banner of the movement, now known as the Green Wave. This name comes from the green bandanas that symbolize the fight for women's rights, which became characteristic of the movement and were adopted by other countries in Latin America and Europe, as well as by the United States" (Para 8).
May 30, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
Countries: Iceland
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the provision of instruction on equality and gender issues, including gender stereotypes, at all levels of education, in accordance with article 15 of Act No. 150/2020" (10).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the provision of instruction on equality and gender issues, including gender stereotypes, at all levels of education, in accordance with article 15 of Act No. 150/2020" (10).
May 1, 2025, 4:55 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'The main concern of advocates on the ground in Ukraine is that legislators and even news organizations aren’t looking at this as a human rights violation,' Lamberton told The Grayzone" (par. 9).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'The main concern of advocates on the ground in Ukraine is that legislators and even news organizations aren’t looking at this as a human rights violation,' Lamberton told The Grayzone" (par. 9).
May 1, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Countries: South Sudan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'Some of my colleagues and I have established the South Sudanese Women in Medicine (Sswim) forum, which we use to mentor and encourage other South Sudanese women to venture into medicine,' she [Dr Idyoro] concludes" (par. 30).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"'Some of my colleagues and I have established the South Sudanese Women in Medicine (Sswim) forum, which we use to mentor and encourage other South Sudanese women to venture into medicine,' she [Dr Idyoro] concludes" (par. 30).
May 1, 2025, 3:01 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Loujain al-Hathlou, a Saudi women’s rights activist, is also a poignant example. Saudi authorities held her for 1,001 days. Her ostensible transgression? Advocating against the prohibition on women drivers and the male guardianship system. She faces a series of charges that include non-violent acts of dissent, ranging from peaceful protests to engaging in social media activism" (par. 12).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Loujain al-Hathlou, a Saudi women’s rights activist, is also a poignant example. Saudi authorities held her for 1,001 days. Her ostensible transgression? Advocating against the prohibition on women drivers and the male guardianship system. She faces a series of charges that include non-violent acts of dissent, ranging from peaceful protests to engaging in social media activism" (par. 12).
April 30, 2025, 12:05 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"After two years in detention, a Chinese journalist who spoke up against sexual harassment stood trial on subversion charges on Friday along with a labor rights activist, the latest example of Beijing’s intensified crackdown on civil society. Huang Xueqin, an independent journalist who was once a prominent voice in China’s #MeToo movement, and her friend Wang Jianbing, the activist, were taken away by the police in September 2021 and later charged with inciting subversion of state power. Their trial was held at the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in southern China" (par. 1-2). "In Ms. Huang and Mr. Wang’s cases, the authorities questioned dozens of their friends in the months after...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"After two years in detention, a Chinese journalist who spoke up against sexual harassment stood trial on subversion charges on Friday along with a labor rights activist, the latest example of Beijing’s intensified crackdown on civil society. Huang Xueqin, an independent journalist who was once a prominent voice in China’s #MeToo movement, and her friend Wang Jianbing, the activist, were taken away by the police in September 2021 and later charged with inciting subversion of state power. Their trial was held at the Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in southern China" (par. 1-2). "In Ms. Huang and Mr. Wang’s cases, the authorities questioned dozens of their friends in the months after...more
April 30, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Hadi Yazdani, a doctor and member of the Nation's Union Party, called out the government on social media, saying the step appears to be yet another move to restrict women's rights and their access to abortions" (par. 2). "Many Iranians have taken to social media to vent over the policy change, with many urging the medical community to push the government given the costs of raising children -- especially those who would have been detected with serious abnormalities during the screening process -- in the current difficult economic climate" (par. 8). "Yasser Rahmanirad, a doctor known for his support of protesters, warned on Instagram that even parents or specialists requesting...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Hadi Yazdani, a doctor and member of the Nation's Union Party, called out the government on social media, saying the step appears to be yet another move to restrict women's rights and their access to abortions" (par. 2). "Many Iranians have taken to social media to vent over the policy change, with many urging the medical community to push the government given the costs of raising children -- especially those who would have been detected with serious abnormalities during the screening process -- in the current difficult economic climate" (par. 8). "Yasser Rahmanirad, a doctor known for his support of protesters, warned on Instagram that even parents or specialists requesting...more
April 30, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In 2004, Dr John Nyamu, along with two nurses, was arrested for the murder of two foetuses, a crime that carried the death penalty. He was held at the Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in Nairobi for 12 months before he was found not guilty. The media sensation in Kenya around his case eventually led to the formation of the Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance. It was this group that led the debate to help draft the 2010 constitution, which for the first time in the country's history provided a legal, albeit limited, avenue for abortion" (par. 14-16). "Anti-abortion campaigners and associated religious organisations in Kenya, many of whom are supported...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In 2004, Dr John Nyamu, along with two nurses, was arrested for the murder of two foetuses, a crime that carried the death penalty. He was held at the Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in Nairobi for 12 months before he was found not guilty. The media sensation in Kenya around his case eventually led to the formation of the Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance. It was this group that led the debate to help draft the 2010 constitution, which for the first time in the country's history provided a legal, albeit limited, avenue for abortion" (par. 14-16). "Anti-abortion campaigners and associated religious organisations in Kenya, many of whom are supported...more
April 29, 2025, 4:26 p.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"SFM says its research is an attempt to investigate and hold perpetrators to account for human rights violations carried out by government forces in Myanmar against protesters and civilians" (par. 3).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"SFM says its research is an attempt to investigate and hold perpetrators to account for human rights violations carried out by government forces in Myanmar against protesters and civilians" (par. 3).
April 29, 2025, 4:20 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The changes came in response to pressure from human rights groups, also and amid a larger effort to improve gender equity that followed the genocide which tore the country apart nearly 30 years ago. But reproductive health advocates say many women still struggle to obtain safe and legal abortions" (par. 11).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The changes came in response to pressure from human rights groups, also and amid a larger effort to improve gender equity that followed the genocide which tore the country apart nearly 30 years ago. But reproductive health advocates say many women still struggle to obtain safe and legal abortions" (par. 11).
April 29, 2025, 2:34 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Late last year, Haruka submitted her story to the Japanese government when it sought to hear from citizens about making emergency contraceptives available over-the-counter. Her submission was one of 46,300 responses and 97 per cent of those comments were in favour of the idea. In most cases, the government only receives some submissions when it asks for public comments on a policy, with only a handful of requests for feedback getting around 100 responses" (par. 13-15). "'The public comments really pressured the government, so they couldn't just reject it,' said Kazuko Fukuda, a sexual and reproductive rights activist. Japan has considered making emergency contraception available over-the-counter numerous times in the...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Late last year, Haruka submitted her story to the Japanese government when it sought to hear from citizens about making emergency contraceptives available over-the-counter. Her submission was one of 46,300 responses and 97 per cent of those comments were in favour of the idea. In most cases, the government only receives some submissions when it asks for public comments on a policy, with only a handful of requests for feedback getting around 100 responses" (par. 13-15). "'The public comments really pressured the government, so they couldn't just reject it,' said Kazuko Fukuda, a sexual and reproductive rights activist. Japan has considered making emergency contraception available over-the-counter numerous times in the...more