Criminal Abortion Laws in Latin America
On April 6th, 2016, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a discussion on “Criminal Abortion Laws in Latin America”.
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Zika and the Right to Abortion
In Brazil, the possibility of pregnant women with Zika having access to abortion has not entered the public debate.
The Reproductive Rights Debate in Latin America
While the overall landscape for reproductive rights showed little change in 2014, there is evidence of glacier-like movement toward easing restrictions on abortion.
How Can Women in the Region Crack the Glass Ceiling?
Why is there such a lack of women in powerful seats running companies or sitting on boards in the region?
Abortion and Reproductive Rights in Latin America: Implications for Democracy
Latin American countries have some of the most restrictive reproductive health laws and policies in the world, particularly with regard to abortion. In part this stems from not recognizing reproductive freedom as a fundamental human right. However, imposing legal restrictions on abortion does not reduce the likelihood that women will seek this reproductive health service. Instead, harsh laws compel women to risk their lives and health by seeking out unsafe abortions.
What Are the Critical Issues Facing Women?
How are women faring in Latin America? Where has progress been made and how has that been achieved?
Reproductive Rights in Latin America
How do Latin America’s total abortion bans affect women’s health and human rights?
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Women & Politics in the Americas: Advances & Challenges
Despite making significant gains in government and politics, women continue to face structural barriers.
Women Rule South America
Would this be a more compassionate, more peaceful planet if more of it were ruled by women?
20 Moments in LGBT History That You May Have Missed
As we celebrate lucky number ’13, here is a list of lesser-known milestones that demonstrate the LGBT community’s progress in such a short span of time.
Top LGBT Stories from the Americas
Our hemisphere is quickly becoming one of the most gay-friendly territories in the world, but not everything is advancing positively.
This Gay Activist Was Beaten and Now He Has a Message For Every Young Person Interested in Change
In this interview with PolicyMic, Pedro Robledo discusses youth activism, politics, and why he thinks that young people are the key to fighting for political change today.
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LGBT Rights in the Americas
Argentina is leading the way in the push for LGBT equality in the Americas, but despite its progressive laws, much remains to be done.
Christian and LGBT Groups Have Brought the Battle for Gay Rights to the Caribbean
The West is known for exporting its culture, but also its culture wars. The fight for gay rights abroad is the latest example. Powerful, US-based Christian-conservative groups and a network of pro-LGBT transnational actors have each become deeply involved in debates about homosexuality in many countries of the Global South.
Latin American Women Rising
In this report, Joan Caivano from the Inter-American Dialogue and Jane Marcus-Delgado from CUNY analyze Latin American women’s advance into positions of leadership and then highlight areas where important obstacles remain.