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The Bombay High Court has allowed a 32-year-old woman to terminate her 26-week pregnancy due to fetal anomalies, highlighting ...

Supporters of transgender rights gathered on the National Mall on Monday to rally for equality on Transgender Day of ...

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court allowed a woman to abort her 30-week pregnancy due to severe foetal defects, prioritizing her ...

The legislation was unanimously approved by the Seattle City Council, according to the mayor's office. The newly approved ...

The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it ...

Women in England will soon be able to get the morning-after pill for free at every community pharmacy. No ID checks, no ...

The lawmakers have introduced a one-page bill that would guarantee the right to all forms of contraception for women in ...

The amendment, which could be debated by the Missouri House next week, would outlaw abortion with a limited set of exemptions ...

Missouri and other states are challenging HIPAA's abortion privacy rule in court, potentially threatening the entire health privacy law. Lawsuits question HIPAA's constitutionality, risking patient ...

Nevada has an incredible track record of protecting pregnant and LGBTQIA2S+ people. Last year, Nevadans voted to enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution. In 2026, we have a chance to ...