The Week in Women
Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas abortion case, spike of violence against women in Turkey, Georgia's six week abortion ban reinstated
Hi readers, and welcome to The Week in Women, a rundown of this week’s major women’s rights stories from around the world. Here we go!
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the Biden Administration about a Texas case on emergency abortions.
Ethiopia’s first female president resigned just days before the end of her term over a fallout with the country’s Prime Minister.
Georgia’s Supreme Court reinstated the state’s six-week abortion ban while it considers an appeal to a lower court decision ruling the ban unconstitutional.
President Erdoğan of Turkey pledged to tighten laws following a series of horrific murders of women this month. Despite the promise, activists are skeptical of the government’s commitment to women’s safety.
A new report from UNICEF found that one in eight girls and women alive today have been raped or sexually assaulted before the age of 18.
Melinda French Gates launched a $250 million women health fund to improve women’s mental and physical health worldwide.
India reported that the country has reduced its maternal mortality ratio by 70% between 2000 and 2020.
Belgium’s Prime Minister criticized Pope Francis for calling the country’s abortion law "murderous," saying that foreign leaders should not interfere with their democratic process.
…and that’s it for now. Have a great week ahead!
xx Tamar + Jill
The Week in Women comes to you thanks to research from Tamar Eisen (she/her/hers), an advocate for reproductive justice and gender equity. She lives in New York City where she spends her time teaching yoga, thrifting, and exploring new restaurants.