Reproductive Health & Justice Colombia Navigates Electoral Transition Amidst Reproductive Rights Concerns July 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin BOGOTÁ, Colombia – May 22, 2026 – Colombia has concluded a democratic electoral process that has seen Abelardo de la Espriella emerge as the president-elect, securing victory by a narrow…
Reproductive Health & Justice Abelardo De la Espriella Declared Winner in Colombian Presidential Election Amidst Significant Human Rights Concerns July 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin Bogotá, Colombia – June 23, 2026 – In a closely contested presidential election, Abelardo De la Espriella has been declared the victor by a razor-thin margin of less than one…
Reproductive Health & Justice A Regressive Step: Brazil’s Congress Revokes Crucial Protections for Adolescent Survivors of Sexual Violence, Raising Alarms Among Rights Advocates July 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin The recent revocation of vital guidelines designed to ensure human rights-based and humane care for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence in Brazil, including access to legal abortion, has…
Reproductive Health & Justice Comunicado de solidaridad ante la emergencia causada por los terremotos en Venezuela July 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin On June 24, 2026, a series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving a trail of devastation, loss of life, and widespread damage. In the wake of this catastrophic natural disaster,…
Reproductive Health & Justice A New Way Some State Courts Limit Abortion Rights July 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin Hostile courts are increasingly using procedural hurdles to limit access to abortion, allowing them to avoid explicitly grappling with questions over reproductive rights. This evolving legal strategy bypasses direct constitutional…
Reproductive Health & Justice Department of Justice FOIA Request Seeks Information on Comstock Act Enforcement Regarding Medication Abortion July 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on June 24, 2026, seeking any communications and information pertaining to a potential review within…
Reproductive Health & Justice U.S. Repro Watch: Four Updates You Won’t Want to Miss, 7.1.26 July 16, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States is undergoing significant and often tumultuous shifts, with recent developments highlighting the profound impact of legal battles, policy changes, and advocacy…
Reproductive Health & Justice Unsealed Emails Reveal State Department Confusion and Misinformation Amidst Trump Administration’s Push to Destroy Contraceptives July 15, 2026 Rifan Muazin Newly disclosed emails, brought to light through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights, reveal a significant level of confusion and, at times, the…
Reproductive Health & Justice Human Rights Council 20th Anniversary: Barriers and Breakthroughs for Reproductive Rights July 14, 2026 Rifan Muazin The 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), held in Geneva from June 12th to June 30th, 2023, presented a complex and challenging landscape for the advancement…
Reproductive Health & Justice Colombia at a Crossroads: Civil Society Urges Respect for Electoral Outcomes Amidst Tensions July 14, 2026 Rifan Muazin Colombia stands on the precipice of a pivotal electoral decision, with citizens preparing to cast their votes in a highly anticipated presidential election. The current political climate is described as…
