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Gambia Moves to Overturn Ban on Female Genital Cutting
The impending collapse of Gambia's ban on the practice casts a shadow over years of hard-fought efforts across Africa
Women Leaders in Global Health
Three women discuss why they chose a career in global health and what inspired them to become leaders
Preventable but Prevalent: An Injury Affecting Millions of Mothers
Two solutions that could help women in low-and middle-income countries
Tremendous Progress in U.S. Children Born With HIV Shadows Work Needed Globally
An interview with global pediatric HIV/AIDS physician Heather Haq
Growing Beyond Cultural Barriers in Guatemala
How a young Maya woman is helping other women in her community blossom, one garden at a time
Pakistan's Femicide Crisis
Disinformation, state neglect, and patriarchal conditioning have perpetuated violence against women
Supreme Court Decisions and U.S. Foreign Policy on Global Health
Recent rulings from the court have consequences for U.S. global health engagement
The U.S. Tampon Shortage Was There Long Before You Heard About It
The reason why hand sanitizer and Sriracha sauce shortages make headlines and dwindling tampon supplies don't
Poland's New 'Pregnancy Registry' Raises Red Flags
Some women feel their privacy and autonomy are on the line
Periods Don't Stop For Conflict
Addressing women's health in Ukraine and other conflict zones
Ghana's Proposed Hate Bill Threatens Safety, Livelihood, and the Health of LGBTQI+ People
Human rights defenders in Ghana and in the diaspora should work with a broad base of allies to defeat the proposed bill
Breaking "Code Red": Why Words Matter When Talking About Menstruation
How vernacular perpetuates stigma and shame, portraying menstruation as "unclean"