#reproductive_rights
#Emerging_issues_ageing_sex_ratios_child_and_infant_mortality_reproductive_health
MMR in India
*70% of states have an MMR greater than 70
*SDG target: 70/1Lakh live birth by 2030
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/saving-mothers-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-importance-of-maternal-health/article65662544.ece
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MMR in India
*70% of states have an MMR greater than 70
*SDG target: 70/1Lakh live birth by 2030
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/saving-mothers-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-importance-of-maternal-health/article65662544.ece
The Hindu
Saving mothers: On the importance of maternal health
Data on MMR should lead to restructuring health-care systems for women
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#family_and_marriage
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Why India’s Laws Make Abortion Traumatic & Dangerous For Minors
https://www.article-14.com/post/why-india-s-laws-make-abortion-traumatic-dangerous-for-minors-637ae38587df5
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#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Why India’s Laws Make Abortion Traumatic & Dangerous For Minors
https://www.article-14.com/post/why-india-s-laws-make-abortion-traumatic-dangerous-for-minors-637ae38587df5
Article-14
Why India’s Laws Make Abortion Traumatic & Dangerous For Minors
The Supreme Court ruling allowing the identity of a pregnant minor to be concealed may pave the way for safe abortions and blunt the pursuit of punitive action against her male partner, but how this plays out, in reality, is uncertain. Any long-term success…
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Tracking IMR & MMR in India
https://www.orfonline.org/research/tracking-indias-path-to-maternal-and-child-health/?amp
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Tracking IMR & MMR in India
https://www.orfonline.org/research/tracking-indias-path-to-maternal-and-child-health/?amp
ORF
Tracking India’s Path to Maternal and Child Health: A Case Study of Madhya Pradesh | ORF
In the past two decades, India has made significant strides in reducing maternal, newborn, and infant mortality.
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#reproductive_rights
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Abortion Law: A Way Forward For Women’s Rights In India
https://feminisminindia.com/2023/04/07/abortion-law-a-way-forward-for-womens-rights-in-india/
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#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Abortion Law: A Way Forward For Women’s Rights In India
https://feminisminindia.com/2023/04/07/abortion-law-a-way-forward-for-womens-rights-in-india/
F//
Abortion Law: A Way Forward For Women’s Rights In India
The abortion ruling by the SC is significant, as it preserves the reproductive and sexual autonomy of women. In fact, it is the first time, that the Apex Court has expanded the scope of the term 'women'.
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#reproductive_rights
Family Planning: An Unequal Burden On Women
https://www.outlookindia.com/national/an-unequal-burden-magazine-285005
#reproductive_rights
Family Planning: An Unequal Burden On Women
https://www.outlookindia.com/national/an-unequal-burden-magazine-285005
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Family Planning: An Unequal Burden On Women
National Family Health Surveys unequivocally demonstrate that the onus of adopting family planning measures is always on women
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#gender_disadvantage
Period poverty leaves 500 million people in menstrual oblivion
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/period-poverty-leaves-500-million-people-in-menstrual-oblivion/article66865860.ece
#gender_disadvantage
Period poverty leaves 500 million people in menstrual oblivion
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/period-poverty-leaves-500-million-people-in-menstrual-oblivion/article66865860.ece
The Hindu
Period poverty leaves 500 million people in menstrual oblivion
Factors such as lack of access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and inadequate sexual health education perpetuate period poverty in India and globally.
#gender_disadvantage
#inequality_exclusion
#reproductive_rights
Menstrual poverty: What can be done to address period poverty?
https://europeansting.com/2023/06/23/menstrual-poverty-what-can-be-done-to-address-period-poverty/
#inequality_exclusion
#reproductive_rights
Menstrual poverty: What can be done to address period poverty?
https://europeansting.com/2023/06/23/menstrual-poverty-what-can-be-done-to-address-period-poverty/
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Menstrual poverty: What can be done to address period poverty?
(Credit: Unsplash) This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology …
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#reproductive_rights
Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/womens-reproductive-autonomy-as-the-new-catchword/article67064795.ece
#reproductive_rights
Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/womens-reproductive-autonomy-as-the-new-catchword/article67064795.ece
The Hindu
Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword
World Population Day on July 11 is an opportunity to place women’s rights and well-being, at the centre of the population and development discourse
#gender_inequality
#reproductive_rights
Abortion And Agency: A Gender Dispute
https://www.outlookindia.com/international/abortion-and-agency-a-gender-dispute-news-305924
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Abortion And Agency: A Gender Dispute
https://www.outlookindia.com/international/abortion-and-agency-a-gender-dispute-news-305924
https://www.outlookindia.com/
Abortion And Agency: A Gender Dispute
A WHO factsheet cited unsafe abortion as a leading - but preventable - cause of maternal deaths and morbidities.
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
#reproductive_rights
Controlling women’s sexual autonomy
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/controlling-womens-sexual-autonomy/article67251409.ece
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Controlling women’s sexual autonomy
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/controlling-womens-sexual-autonomy/article67251409.ece
The Hindu
Controlling women’s sexual autonomy
Should criminal law have a role to play in sexual relationships that involve a false promise to marry? What does it mean for how we understand the sexual autonomy of women?
#gender_inequality
#reproductive_rights
How the idealisation of motherhood undermines all women
https://scroll.in/article/1061678/how-the-idealisation-of-motherhood-undermines-all-women
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How the idealisation of motherhood undermines all women
https://scroll.in/article/1061678/how-the-idealisation-of-motherhood-undermines-all-women
Scroll.in
How the idealisation of motherhood undermines all women
Why does society still put so much pressure on people, especially women, to have children?
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#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
#gender_disadvantage
Coerced pregnancies and forceful state oversight of termination benefit neither the pregnant person nor the child
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/abortion-supreme-court-government-have-failed-women-9145065/
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
#gender_disadvantage
Coerced pregnancies and forceful state oversight of termination benefit neither the pregnant person nor the child
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/abortion-supreme-court-government-have-failed-women-9145065/
The Indian Express
On abortion, Supreme Court and government have failed women
Coerced pregnancies and forceful state oversight of termination benefit neither the pregnant person nor the child
#reproductive_rights
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
The power of choice: a case for life-saving modern contraception
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/the-power-of-choice-a-case-for-life-saving-modern-contraception/article67904092.ece
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
The power of choice: a case for life-saving modern contraception
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/the-power-of-choice-a-case-for-life-saving-modern-contraception/article67904092.ece
The Hindu
The power of choice: a case for life-saving modern contraception
The article highlights high-risk pregnancies in India, emphasizing the importance of contraception, family planning, and women's empowerment.
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#reproductive_rights
Why were the surrogacy rules modified?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-were-the-surrogacy-rules-modified-explained/article67885927.ece
#reproductive_rights
Why were the surrogacy rules modified?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-were-the-surrogacy-rules-modified-explained/article67885927.ece
The Hindu
Why were the surrogacy rules modified? | Explained
Union government allows married couples with medical complications to use donor gametes for surrogacy, revoking previous ban.
#gender_inequality
#reproductive_rights
#Works_and_Economic_Life
Working on Beed cane plantations, some women undergo hysterectomies to work longer hours
https://scroll.in/article/1064928/working-on-beed-cane-plantations-some-women-undergo-hysterectomies-to-work-longer-hours
#reproductive_rights
#Works_and_Economic_Life
Working on Beed cane plantations, some women undergo hysterectomies to work longer hours
https://scroll.in/article/1064928/working-on-beed-cane-plantations-some-women-undergo-hysterectomies-to-work-longer-hours
Scroll.in
Working on Beed cane plantations, some women undergo hysterectomies to work longer hours
Years of agricultural distress in the water-scarce district in Maharashtra has driven many out in search of ways to make a living.
#reproductive_rights
#domestic_violence
Break the vicious cycle of domestic violence during pregnancy
https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/break-the-vicious-cycle-of-domestic-violence-during-pregnancy-2983555
#domestic_violence
Break the vicious cycle of domestic violence during pregnancy
https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/break-the-vicious-cycle-of-domestic-violence-during-pregnancy-2983555
Deccan Herald
Break the vicious cycle of domestic violence during pregnancy
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#reproductive_rights
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
SC allows abortion of 30-week foetus: What is the law on abortions, and what does the court consider?
*MTP Act
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/sc-allows-abortion-30-week-foetus-law-9284545/
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#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
SC allows abortion of 30-week foetus: What is the law on abortions, and what does the court consider?
*MTP Act
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/sc-allows-abortion-30-week-foetus-law-9284545/
The Indian Express
SC allows abortion of 30-week foetus: What is the law on abortions, and what does the court consider?
Late abortions have been allowed in certain cases in the past, and refused in others. While India's MTP Act is considered liberal and pro-choice, frequent cases of women approaching the court late in their pregnancies appear to suggest a legislative gap.
#reproductive_rights
#gender_inequality
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Recognise ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right
A more pronounced stand by political parties on the issue of menstrual leave will boos
t women’s rights and gender equality
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/recognise-this-leave-as-a-womans-right/article68132841.ece
#gender_inequality
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Recognise ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right
A more pronounced stand by political parties on the issue of menstrual leave will boos
t women’s rights and gender equality
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/recognise-this-leave-as-a-womans-right/article68132841.ece
The Hindu
Recognise ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right
Many Asian countries have ended the prejudices and stereotypes around menstruation using legislation, which India must emulate
#women_empowerment
#gender_inequality
#reproductive_rights
Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford their periods
https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/explainer/2024/05/period-poverty-why-millions-of-girls-and-women-cannot-afford-their-periods
#gender_inequality
#reproductive_rights
Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford their periods
https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/explainer/2024/05/period-poverty-why-millions-of-girls-and-women-cannot-afford-their-periods
UN Women
Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford their periods
Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and sanitation facilities to manage their menstrual health and hygiene. Periods make them miss school, work, and negatively impact their health, but it does not have…
#population_policy_and_family_planning_in_India
#reproductive_rights
#gender_inequality
The critical role of family planning in women's health
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/columnists/the-critical-role-of-family-planning-in-women-s-health.html
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#gender_inequality
The critical role of family planning in women's health
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/columnists/the-critical-role-of-family-planning-in-women-s-health.html
The Pioneer
The critical role of family planning in women's health
The awareness about contraception can significantly enhance women's health and contribute to better population management in India World Population Awareness Fortnight, starting from July 11th, brings attention to the fact that India is the most populous…