Implementing reproductive rights – Novemebr 20,2008
This edition focuses on Implementing Reproductive Rights – the basic right of women (and men) to decide whether, when and with whom they want to have […]
Month: November 2008
Reproductive Rights
Giving a national voice to ‘reproductive choice’ – the Reproductive Rights Alliance Who is the RRA? The Reproductive Rights Alliance is a national alliance of about 50 […]
TWELVE YEARS OF CHOICE
In this article Albertyn argues that while women won the right to choose whether to have children or not in law, this right still needs to be won in their communities and in their homes.
Abortion law cuts down women’s deaths by 91 percent
Gabriel argues that the Amendments to the Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Act(2008), is an attempt to make important services more accessible to women. She calls on all South Africans to support the needs of others.
Women’s Health in South Africa: the Bigger Picture
Doyal and Hoffman discuss women’s health in South Africa in the context of continuing poverty and gender inequality.
Linking HIV/AIDS with sexual and reproductive health and rights
In this article Stevens critically discusses the predominance of funding for HIV/AIDS at the neglect of other important and related areas affecting women’s health.
Lesssons from South Africa
In this article Stevens gives an overviwe of women’s health in a democratic SA, the new legislation and the challenges, including the role of leadership and civil society.
A Reflection on: Religion and the Oppression of Women
In this article Morar gives an historical overview of religion and the position of women. He argues that people have a right to follow their own individual conscience, and that women must unite and lead the struggle for their own liberation, actively supported by the Church.
MEN AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Monareng argues that reproductive health must include both men and women if these rights are going to be significantly achieved in our society.
Ms. X – A View from a Muslim Woman
Mohammed interviews an anonymous Muslim woman on her view on abortion.