activism Guttmacher at #UNGA79: Summit of the Future for SRHR Advocacy <span>Guttmacher at #UNGA79: Summit of the Future for SRHR Advocacy</span> <span><span>sramashwar</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-03T14:42:59-07:00" title="Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 2:42pm">February 3, 2026</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-exclude-from-search field--t... By sramashwar February 3, 2026 1 min read Guttmacher at #UNGA79: Summit of the Future for SRHR Advocacy sramashwar February 3, 2026 Exclude from search No
The Untapped Power of Post-Menopausal WomenMelinda French Gates announced last week a historic $215 million commitment to women’s health, including a $10 million gift to the Menopause Society. It is a beautiful and necessary act of generosity. It arrives on the same day a new Mayo Clinic study showing hormone therapy use among menopausal wom…Ms. MagazineJun 14equality
Houston Raised Them, Podcasting Made Them Global: Inside Pour Minds’ Houston HomecomingBefore there was a brand, before the tour dates and the national recognition and the half-million-strong fanbase , there were two Houston women bartending, figuring out Atlanta, and recording themselves talk.EssenceJun 14resilience
Whose America Turns 250? Democracy Is Still a Feminist FightAs the U.S. prepares to mark its 250th birthday, questions loom over the celebration (UFC Fight Club matches at the White House aside). Whose America gets remembered, whose gets erased? What can modern ebbs and flows of democratic principles teach us? And how do we imagine and build a bold, inclusiv…Ms. MagazineJun 13politics
Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary, Alleging DefamationTyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model , alleging that producers selectively edited her interview and misrepresented her role in some of the show’s most controversial moments.EssenceJun 13activism
ACCESS—The New Currency of CannesUnder a canopy of stars, amid swaying palms, gleaming yachts, and the golden glow of the Riviera sun, flashbulbs erupt, diamonds shimmer, and cinematic magic unfolds as day dissolves effortlessly into night.EssenceJun 13global
New Law Requires Parental Consent for Sex Ed in ItalyClick to expand Image OSA students perform a flash mob in front of the Ministry of Education and Merit to request sexual and affective education in schools in Rome, Italy, on October 31, 2024. © 2024 Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, Italy’s senate passed the “Valditara bill,” a r…Human Rights WatchJun 13global
This Week in Women’s Representation: LA’s Next Mayor Will Be a Woman; Ranked-Choice Voting in Maine May Help Elect Back-to-Back Woman GovernorsWeekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S.Ms. MagazineJun 12politics
Alissia Has Already Shaped The Sound Of Modern R&B. Now She’s Making Her Own.Check the credits of your favorite records from the last few years and you’ll see Alissia’s name everywhere. Whether it’s the bounce of Kaytranada or the raw soul of Mary J. Blige, the Swiss born, Italy raised multi-instrumentalist has quietly become one of the industry’s most trusted secret weapons…EssenceJun 12resilience
Gabrielle Union’s Secrets to Radiant Summer Self-Care & Flawless HostingThe season many of us wait all year for is finally here. And with it comes major moments for celebration like 4th of July, The World Cup, Juneteenth, and more. You’re probably perusing Pinterest for everything from hosting tips and tricks, to the beauty looks you want to wear to the function.EssenceJun 12global
What women love about the ‘unapologetically masculine’ UFCIt was 2012, and Keta Meggett was an actor in Los Angeles trying to land an audition. There was one problem: The audition was in two days and the role required grappling — the art of controlling an opponent through physical holds, locks and leverage — but she had no idea what that was, let alone how…The 19thJun 12empowerment
In new documentary, Sarah McBride navigates anti-trans hate on her historic path to CongressSarah McBride is playing the long game. At 8 or 9 years old, she became enthralled with the lectern her father used to teach classes at their family church, so her mother bought one. McBride set it up with an American flag backdrop and a hand-drawn cardboard presidential seal so she could recite Pre…The 19thJun 12politics
Federal Judge Rules Stanford Can’t Disclose Minors’ Gender-Affirming Care Records to DOJ—For NowEach week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide—from lawsuits over abortion access to LGBTQ+ rights—to bring you the most urgent news in reproductive justice. Here’s this week’s latest. Hospitals in New York, Rhode Island indicate they will share patient records A federal judge in Ca…Rewire News GroupJun 12politics
Court considers nitrogen gas executionThe NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and World Cup may be dominating sports news right now, but some of us still want to talk about baseball. And as reporter Matt Rice noted on X this week, Justices Potter Stewart and Harry Blackmun would have approved .SCOTUSblogJun 12politics
Erectile Dysfunction Is Common Among Men and Trans Women. Here’s How to Navigate It.Erectile dysfunction is on the rise among young people. Some studies estimate that up to 35 percent of men under 40 say they can’t get it up or keep it up for satisfying sex, and urologists report seeing more and more young patients concerned about erectile dysfunction .Rewire News GroupJun 12breakthroughs
In South Africa, Ipas builds broad commitment to tackle child marriage, teen pregnancy and school dropoutChild marriage, teen pregnancy and school dropout remain persistent challenges in South Africa, with girls and young women disproportionately affected. UNICEF estimates that about 250,000 learners drop out of school each year.IpasJun 12global
The Funniest Posts From Women This Week (June 6-12)"'Runaway brides' should be called 'near Mrs.' Thank you, this is why I have a PhD"HuffPost WomenJun 12equality
EU-Ukraine to Launch Accession Talks on Rights, Rule of LawUkraine and European Union member states are expected to launch negotiations in mid-June on the reforms Kyiv should implement to comply with EU rule of law and fundamental rights standards. Progress on these issues will not only determine the pace of Ukraine’s EU accession but is essential to e…Human Rights WatchJun 12activism
How three lives changed course after the Pulse shootingTen years ago Friday, a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle and semi-automatic pistol opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. He killed 49 people and wounded dozens more in what was at the time the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since 9/11.The 19thJun 12activism
A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.Cengiz Yar/ProPublica. Source images: Wikimedia Commons, Getty Images, documents obtained by ProPublica. For more than a decade, Dr. Joseph Mercola cautioned parents against a potentially lifesaving shot of vitamin K for their newborn babies: “Vitamin K shots are completely unnecessary for your newb…ProPublicaJun 12breakthroughs
Malawi: People with Albinism Face Discrimination, Barriers to WorkPlay Video Read a text description of this video Soundbite: I cannot live without fear because discrimination is very widespread here in Malawi against us, people with albinism. Soundbite: We walk around in fear, especially when we are in public places because, according to the beliefs people …Human Rights WatchJun 12global
’90s Fine: Classic Black Couples Who Are Still Going StrongThe ’90s gave us iconic fashion, unforgettable music, and some of the most enduring Black love stories in Hollywood. If you were lucky enough to grow up during this era, you witnessed yearning, Love Jones-inspired romance and plenty of early #couplesgoals.EssenceJun 12resilience
America’s Medical Research System Has Been Failing Women for GenerationsLast week’s announcement of a $215 million contribution by Melinda French Gates in support of women’s health couldn’t have come at a more urgent moment, especially considering that June 10 was Equal Research Day, marking the anniversary of the day in 1993 when women were finally required to be inclu…Ms. MagazineJun 12breakthroughs
Get The Look: How To Channel Knicks Spirit Like Jordyn WoodsJordyn Woods is quickly becoming the New York Knicks’ unofficial lucky charm, thanks in part to her courtside style and her signature Woods by Jordyn Tux Clutch. Throughout the season, Woods has delivered standout game-day looks while supporting her fiancé, and Knicks player, Karl-Anthony Towns.EssenceJun 11equality
Juneteenth Outfit Ideas: The Stylish Way To Shutdown Every CelebrationBetween the start of summer, the NBA Finals, and Father’s Day, there is so much to celebrate this June. But you know the day we’re looking forward to the most: Juneteenth , the day that officially honors the emancipation of the enslaved.EssenceJun 11activism
The Brooklyn Circus & GAP Drop A Stylish Haiti-Inspired FIFA CollectionThere’s an air of undeniable joy and hope happening in NYC right now. From the Knicks leading the charge in the current NBA Finals, to the city gearing up to host the World Cup this weekend, it seems everyone is coming together in a beautiful way.EssenceJun 11global
What the PCOS-PMOS Rebrand Tells Us About the State of Women’s Health ResearchThe announcement in May of 2026 that polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) will be renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) was a genuine milestone. After 14 years of global collaboration, 22,000 survey responses and workshops spanning every inhabited continent, researchers and patients …Ms. MagazineJun 11global
She broke barriers as a priest. She spends retirement organizing against ‘Christofascism.’This piece was copublished with Sojourners , an independent, award-winning magazine of faith, culture, and politics. On “Moral Mondays,” a group of locals — sometimes 10, sometimes 100 — gather on the town square in Brevard, North Carolina, holding signs advocating for voting rights, economic justic…The 19thJun 11empowerment
RHITES (Reproductive Health Initiative for Telehealth Equity & Solutions)RHITES (Reproductive Health Initiative for Telehealth Equity & Solutions) sramashwar June 11, 2026Guttmacher InstituteJun 11choice
Man pleads guilty to murder of former Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and husbandVance Boelter pleaded guilty Thursday to the murder of former state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, and the shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman. The plea agreement calls for two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in federal prison. U.S.The 19thJun 11politics
Texas May Eliminate a Critical Tool for Preventing Maternal DeathsTexas is considering whether to continue one of its most important tools for preventing maternal deaths. The state’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), which investigates pregnancy-related deaths and identifies ways to prevent them, is currently undergoing Sunset review—a routine process th…Ms. MagazineJun 11health
Normalizing Entitlement: How Ordinary Moments Sustain Extraordinary DisrespectOver the course of three days, three very different public moments involving Kristen Welker, Cardi B, Donald Trump, Charles Barkley and Jon Stewart left me thinking about the cultural permissions our society grants men—and the expectations it places on women.Ms. MagazineJun 11empowerment
Afghanistan: Taliban Use Excessive Force against ProtestersClick to expand Image Afghan women walk across a street in Herat on June 8, 2026. © 2026 Mohsen Karimi/AFP via Getty Images (New York) – Taliban security forces in Afghanistan used excessive force against protesters in the city of Herat on June 9, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.Human Rights WatchJun 11global
Protecting the justicesLast month, Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of an attempted “swatting” incident – a call falsely reporting the sound of gunshots at her Virginia home. Although swatting incidents are intended to provoke a heavy police response, and therefore can often be dangerous, police audio indicated th…SCOTUSblogJun 11politics
If ‘Roe’ Was Never Enough, Why Was It Everything? (Podcast)Roe v. Wade was never enough. Reproductive justice advocates have been saying that for decades. So why did so much of the reproductive rights movement organize itself around protecting Roe anyway? In this solo episode, Imani Gandy explores how legal arguments became the center of the fight for abort…Rewire News GroupJun 11breakthroughs
Meet the women leading the people-powered push against data centersFrom Arizona to Mississippi, data centers are sprouting up at an unprecedented rate across the country, with nearly 1,500 in development. Many of these projects have been shrouded in secrecy. As community members have become aware of their size, and their massive consumption of water and electricity…The 19thJun 11activism
The Senate races to watch in 2026Democrats are hoping President Donald Trump’s unpopularity and voter discontent with the economy and cost of living will help them flip control of the U.S. House — and achieve the even more difficult hurdle of winning back the U.S. Senate.The 19thJun 11politics
Questlove Speaks On Creating The Earth, Wind & Fire Doc, Manifestation, And Finding Inspiration Through BooksIn my opinion, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is shooting perfect from the field when it comes to music documentaries. From Summer of Soul and Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music , to the brilliant Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) , the legendary DJ and melophile definitely found his se…EssenceJun 11global
DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola ResponseClick to expand Image Health workers wearing protective equipment walk outside the General Referral Hospital during the Ebola outbreak response in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 21, 2026. © 2026 Michel Lunanga/Getty Images The Congolese government and international partners should prio…Human Rights WatchJun 11global
Keeping Score: Threats Against Abortion Clinics Doubled in 2025; Sounding the Alarm on ‘Horrible Conditions’ of Delaney Immigration Center; Pride Celebrations Around the U.S.In every issue of Ms. , we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.Ms. MagazineJun 10choice
Here Are All Of The Details Behind Jay-Z’s Courtside CurlsWhat’s better than one natural style? Two. And Jay-Z knows this to be true, too, as he’s been exploring different natural hair looks as of late—be it locs or an afro—and reminding us of the beauty and versatility of our hair each time.EssenceJun 10equality