The Week in Women
Supreme Court dismisses medication abortion challenge, IVF bill blocked by Republicans, Italy removes abortion language at G7
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 U.S. Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a challenge against the FDA over a medication abortion drug, ruling that the anti-abortion doctors lacked standing to sue.
Senate Republicans blocked a bill to protect access to IVF.
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., voted to condemn the use of IVF, but also rejected a tighter ban on women in pastoral positions.
Brazilian women protested a bill that would equate an abortion after 22 weeks to homicide.
Italy’s government was accused of removing a reference to "safe and legal" abortions from the G7 summit’s declaration.
A Florida judge struck down a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
A Trump-appointed judge blocked a Biden rule protecting LGBTQ students from discrimination in four states.
Two female employees at Apple sued the company alleging gender discrimination in pay.
…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.