/tags/womens-rights women's rights en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:02:10 GMT /americas/2023-09-07/mexico-decriminalizes-abortion The decision will require the federal public health service and all federal health institutions to offer abortion to anyone who requests it. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:02:10 GMT /americas/2023-09-07/mexico-decriminalizes-abortion Associated Press /sports/2023-03-22/delray-beachs-coco-gauff-celebrates-womens-breakthroughs-in-sports-plans-to-launch-foundation Speaking to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± at the 2023 Miami Open, the sixth-ranked tennis player in the world paid tribute to the WTA's five decades of breakthroughs in women’s sports — and revealed she's launching her own foundation to help aspiring young players. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:42:02 GMT /sports/2023-03-22/delray-beachs-coco-gauff-celebrates-womens-breakthroughs-in-sports-plans-to-launch-foundation Wilkine Brutus /news/2022-12-20/taliban-ban-afghan-women-from-attending-universities Women are banned from private and public universities until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said, the latest edict cracking down on their rights and freedoms. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:15:00 GMT /news/2022-12-20/taliban-ban-afghan-women-from-attending-universities The Associated Press /world/npr-breaking-news/2022-10-03/around-the-world-protesters-take-to-the-streets-in-solidarity-with-iranian-women The gatherings are an echo of the protests that have erupted in Iran since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the country's so-called morality police. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:30:00 GMT /world/npr-breaking-news/2022-10-03/around-the-world-protesters-take-to-the-streets-in-solidarity-with-iranian-women Laurel Wamsley /local-news/2022-06-27/millions-fled-to-south-florida-seeking-freedom-for-some-the-end-of-roe-feels-like-betrayal Hundreds of people across South Florida took to the streets to protest the end of Roe v. Wade. The news hits differently for children of immigrants, who say their families came to the U.S. seeking more freedom — not less. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:07:47 GMT /local-news/2022-06-27/millions-fled-to-south-florida-seeking-freedom-for-some-the-end-of-roe-feels-like-betrayal Kate Payne, Gerard Albert , Yvonne Bertucci zum Tobel /news/2022-02-22/colombia-extends-latin-americas-legal-abortion-wave-as-florida-and-the-u-s-move-toward-restrictions Colombia has set a new Latin American standard by legalizing abortion within 24 weeks of pregnancy — Florida's current limit, which may soon be cut to 15. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:00:00 GMT /news/2022-02-22/colombia-extends-latin-americas-legal-abortion-wave-as-florida-and-the-u-s-move-toward-restrictions Tim Padgett /2021-10-15/how-niunamenos-grew-from-the-streets-of-argentina-into-a-regional-womens-movement Ni Una Menos, or Not One Less, started out in Argentina as a slogan chanted by thousands protesting the murders of young women. It eventually spawned a women's rights movement across Latin America. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:19:16 GMT /2021-10-15/how-niunamenos-grew-from-the-streets-of-argentina-into-a-regional-womens-movement Jaclyn Diaz /news/2021-10-05/south-miami-dade-demonstrators-demand-protection-of-reproductive-rights-at-rally The proposed Florida Heartbeat Act would prevent doctors from performing abortions once a heartbeat is detected. In response people of all ages gathered at Colonial Drive Park this past weekend to stand up for reproductive rights. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:41:16 GMT /news/2021-10-05/south-miami-dade-demonstrators-demand-protection-of-reproductive-rights-at-rally Natalia Clement /news/2021-09-15/the-justice-department-wants-a-federal-judge-to-block-texas-new-abortion-ban The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to temporarily block the new Texas abortion ban while its lawsuit against the state continues. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:33:04 GMT /news/2021-09-15/the-justice-department-wants-a-federal-judge-to-block-texas-new-abortion-ban Jaclyn Diaz /news/2021-08-26/voting-advocates-say-womens-equality-day-has-a-complicated-and-yes-racist-history Women's Equality Day commemorates the day that the 19th amendment was certified on August 26, 1920. It was a watershed moment, but voting rights advocates say its true legacy is more nuanced. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:14:22 GMT /news/2021-08-26/voting-advocates-say-womens-equality-day-has-a-complicated-and-yes-racist-history Sharon Pruitt-Young