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Women hold Handmaid's Tale protest in Washington DC over Trump's healthcare bill
Thirty costumed Planned Parenthood volunteers descended on the Capitol building.
Lydia Smith Jun 28, 2017
Republican filmed himself beheading and gutting a chicken to make a point about abortion
He performed the bizarre stunt to generate publicity for a bill to outlaw abortion in Missouri.
IBT UK Contributor Jun 15, 2017
From strong and stable to weak and wobbly? Prime Minster Theresa May's year in pictures
In an attempt to cling on as Prime Minister, May has said she will form a government supported by her "friends" in the DUP.
David Sim Jun 09, 2017
We should be very, very afraid of the DUP gaining power
In Northern Ireland, the DUP attacked women and gay people. Now Theresa May wants to be in government with them.
Andy West Jun 09, 2017
Pregnant 10-year-old Indian girl allegedly raped by her stepfather is allowed an abortion
Girl's mother wants her rapist husband released by police to bring up her other children.
Ananya Roy May 17, 2017
Online abortion drugs are safe and effective – but they're still illegal
Mifepristone and misoprostol obtained illegally online through one organisation were 95% effective.
Martha Henriques May 16, 2017
Facebook blocks abortion support group for 'promoting and encouraging drug use'
Women on Web provides abortion pills via mail to women living in countries where the procedure is restricted.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas May 12, 2017
Citizen's Assembly votes overwhelmingly to liberalise Ireland's abortion laws
Most terminatons are banned under the country's constitution.
Will Worley Apr 23, 2017
Northern Ireland abortion pills raid woman Helen Crickard says she was 'defamed' by police
Artist Crickard says it is the fault of politicians who have "failed to protect women" in Northern Ireland.
IBT UK Contributor Apr 18, 2017
Trump revokes Obama rule protecting funding for Planned Parenthood
States no longer obliged to give funding to medical practitioners who provide abortions.
James Tennent Apr 13, 2017
Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch calls attacks on judges 'disheartening' and 'demoralising'
When asked if that included President Trump, Gorsuch said it applied to 'anyone'.
James Tennent Mar 22, 2017
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to fine men for masturbating but it's not what it seems
Jessica Farrar says bill was 'satirical' but there is 'nothing funny' about health care restrictions women face.
James Tennent Mar 13, 2017
Life as an abortion doctor: 'I practised silently due to violence - until now'
Healthcare workers face harassment, abuse and - in some cases - death.
Lydia Smith Mar 09, 2017
Trump tweeted his 'tremendous respect' for International Women's Day – these quotes say otherwise
He previously bragged about sexually assaulting women.
Lydia Smith Mar 08, 2017
Guatemalan army detains Dutch boat providing abortion services
The non-profit group Women on Waves provides free abortion services to women who are up to 10 weeks pregnant.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam Feb 24, 2017
Woman in 'Roe V Wade' landmark abortion case dies aged 69
Norma McCorvey dropped her pseudonym years after the ruling.
Harriet Sinclair Feb 18, 2017
Australian archbishop apologises for comparing abortion to Nazi Germany's eugenics program
Queensland is expected to vote on a proposal to decriminalise abortion in March.
Lara Rebello Feb 13, 2017
Donald Trump's official inauguration portrait has a glaring typo: Find out what it is
The page selling the poster was removed after social media users highlighted the error.
Divya Kishore Feb 13, 2017
Five myths Donald Trump, Mike Pence and their allies have spread about abortion
There is no such thing as a partial-birth abortion.
Lydia Smith Jan 27, 2017
Democrat Congresswoman: 'Where are the women' in Trump abortion order picture?
The US president faced criticism over the lack of female representation.
Harriet Sinclair Jan 24, 2017
Irish women set to go on strike if denied referendum on abortion law
Women threaten to strike if referendum on abortion ban is not held before 8 March.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 24, 2017
Some men just got together to block access to safe abortions for millions of women
The global gag rule is one of the first executive orders signed by Donald Trump.
Lydia Smith Jan 24, 2017
Trump bans funding for NGOs which support abortion abroad
The move comes two days after millions of women across the globe marched to defend their rights.
Tareq Haddad Jan 24, 2017
When is the Women's March on London and what is it about? Everything you need to know to take part
Thousands will take to the streets to protest on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency.
Lydia Smith Jan 20, 2017
Women's March on Washington: How Trump triggered the world's biggest feminist march
Over one million women worldwide will march against intolerance the day after Trump's inauguration.
Lydia Smith Jan 20, 2017
Paul Ryan: GOP will defund Planned Parenthood in Obamacare repeal
Democrats have registered their dismay over the potential loss of funding for the organisation.
Harriet Sinclair Jan 06, 2017
Lena Dunham provokes social media backlash after commenting 'I wish I had had an abortion'
Remark intended to challenge stigma around terminations has pro-lifers and others up in arms.
Staff Reporter Dec 21, 2016
Denying a woman her right to abortion can take a toll on her mental health
Women who are turned away after initially seeking an abortion have more self-esteem and anxiety problems.
Léa Surugue Dec 14, 2016
In The Field Podcast: As liberals lick their wounds, Republicans rejoice in Trump's America
In the Field looks at how Americans are dealing with their new president-elect four weeks in.
Orlando Crowcroft Dec 13, 2016
Surprised American Evangelicals voted for Trump? They have a history of racism
President Trump means the end is nigh for Evangelicals — but it's a new dawn for white Protestants.
Richard Flory Nov 14, 2016
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