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Unfinished Business: Inequities in Three Decades of Sexual and Reproductive Health Progress

Introduction The 2024 State of the World’s Population Report, released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), paints a complex picture of the progress made in sexual and reproductive health over the last 30 years. Despite significant advances in many areas, the benefits have not been equally shared, leaving millions of women and girls behind. […]

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Breaking the Chains: The Women’s Suffrage Movement as a Catalyst for Gender Equality

Introduction The Women’s Suffrage Movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality. For centuries, women had been denied the right to vote and participate in political processes, which left them without a voice in decisions that affected their lives. The suffrage movement aimed to […]

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The Sexual Revolution: A Time of Changing Attitudes Towards Sexuality and Gender

Introduction The Sexual Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s was a time of great social and cultural change, marked by a shift in attitudes towards sexuality and gender. This period saw the rise of feminism and the LGBTQ+ rights movement, as well as the widespread availability of birth control and other forms of reproductive technology. […]