Reproductive rights Current Affairs, GK & News
What is the Heartbeat Bill?
Texas recently passed the Heartbeat Bill. It is a controversial bill in the United States. The bill bans abortions after the heartbeat of the embryo is detected. It is usually detected after 6 weeks of gestation. Which states have passed Heartbeat Bill? North Dakota became the first state in the USA to pass the Heartbeat ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Abortion • bible belt • Embryo • heartbeat bill • Pregnancy • Reproductive rights • USA
UNFPA predicts a Spike in Unintended Pregnancies across the World
The UN Population Fund raised concerns about the spike in number of unplanned pregnancy, child marriage and other negative consequences arising due to the lockdown conditions. Concerns Raised The UNFPA highlighted the following consequences of the Great Lockdown: Women and girls are at risk of losing ability to plan their families and protect their health ..
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Gender based Violence • Reproductive rights • UN Population Fund
2019 edition of World Population Day (WPD)
The World Population Day (WPD) is observed every year on 11th of July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. Unlike every year, this year (2019) there is no specific theme but the day aims to draw attention towards maternal health. This year, the day calls for global attention to the ..
Topics: Gender equality • Gender studies • Midwifery • Reproductive health • Reproductive rights • Sustainability • Women Deliver • World Health Organization • World Population Day