How might the new constitution address gender equality and sexual freedom?
The rejection of last year’s constitution was a blow for many female and LGBTQ activists. How might the new constitutional draft address gender equality and...
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Constitutional Convention approves pro-abortion article
Chile’s Constitutional Convention approved an article on the right to abortion. Activists and constituents hailed the step as crucial advance. Other proposals were also directly...
Congressional committee rejects abortion bill
The Women and Gender Equality Committee has recommended rejecting an abortion liberalization bill. Abortion was partially legalized in 2017 under strict circumstances but private clinics...
Argentine Abortion Victory Inspires Chilean Activists
by Diego Rivera
BUENOS AIRES/SANTIAGO – In a historical decision, Argentina has legalized abortion. Activists in Chile now hope to replicate this victory. Meanwhile, conservatives are warning of...
Pressure On Argentinian Government to Legalize Abortion
SANTIAGO — Argentina is expected to become the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion. Earlier this year, President Alberto Fernández sent a bill...
Over Here, #MeToo!
Last year’s kick off of the #MeToo movement represents a fine example of grassroots international relations. On Twitter, actress Alyssa Milano invited followers who have...
Argentine senate rejects abortion legalization bill
BUENOS AIRES – Amid a public outrage, the senate of Argentine is discussing the abortion legalization bill. The project allows women to abort before the...