Hands Off Our Rights
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This is how Melinda Gates is fighting for family planning services
And it's about to make a big difference
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Northern Irish women gain access to free abortion on the NHS
Stella Creasy MP led the campaign for an amendment in the law ahead of a government debate
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The reality of life as a woman in the shadow of the DUP
Just 24 hours after a DUP-Conservative Alliance was put forward by Theresa May, there are reports that the Democratic Unionist Party could push for amendments to UK abortion laws as part of their support for May's flailing government. CAITLIN DE JODE, who grew up with the reality of this deeply conservative party in Ireland reveals why Theresa May's new partnership is deeply worrying for all of us. Here's her account.
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Meet the pro-choice crusader changing the lives of women
Mara Clarke founded the Abortion Support Network, which provides non-judgemental advice, financial assistance and accommodation to women travelling from Ireland and the Isle of Man to access safe terminations. Marie Claire's Hilal Seven hears her story
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Some men have just said the *stupidest* thing about birth control
And people on Twitter have responded accordingly
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10 reasons why we still love Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave us serious #feministgoals last week at the WoW festival in London. Here are our best 10 quotes from her speech
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Accessing the morning after pill in the UK: extortionate costs and unnecessary consultations
'It’s taking people who need an emergency treatment and profiteering from that'
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Are you joining the women's strike today?
Here's what you should know first
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11 incredible films that will make you proud to be a woman
What better way to celebrate International Women's Day, than to recognise some of the most outstanding portrayals and directorial accomplishments of women on the silver screen. Here's our round-up of the best:
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What being a woman means to me today
These women are at the top of their professions and shaping the future of equality - be it in business, the House of Commons or on the football pitch. We asked them to reflect on what being a woman means to them today, why we should be proud to celebrate International Women's Day, and why the sky's the limit for women across the world.
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Women’s Rights in 60 seconds
Think you know yours?
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Here’s how to celebrate International Women’s Day
Whether you want to venture outside or stay at home this International Women's Day, here is a run down of events and campaigns across the country to help you celebrate...
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This young mother’s open letter to Donald Trump will break your heart
On International Women’s Day 2017, Annica Palmer, a 35-year-old mother, has some strong words for the US president. Here's her powerful open letter.
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28 empowering quotes from women who kick ass
Who run the world? Girls. And these women are our inspiration...
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This legislation means girls raped by ISIS can’t access safe abortion
Its time to raise awareness about Trump's new Helms Amendment and Global Gag Policy, which blocks the use of US aid for abortions of vulnerable women worldwide
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US style abortion picketing now over here
Most people associate abortion clinic picketing with Bible-belt conservative Americans. But its closer to home than you think
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International Women's Day: A men's guide
The cynical response to International Women’s Day (IWD) from lots of guys is “Hey, what happened to International Men’s Day?” But the truth is, IWD is about them too. So if there's a man in your life who could benefit from a little direction on how he can get involved. Here's a brief guide from a man who knows.
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Women are using vitamin C to self-induce abortions
Herbal abortions have been around for centuries. But as women's reproductive rights become more restricted, the worrying Vitamin C method is being shared online.'
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International Women's Day: 16 Reasons Why We Still Need To Shout About It
International Women's Day: 16 Reasons You Need To Get Behind It
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British women are buying abortion pills online - and could face life imprisonment
Did you know that the UK has the harshest punishment for self-induced abortion of any country in Europe, bar Ireland? And, that an increasing number of women are now buying illegal abortion pills online.
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This Oklahoma anti-abortion bill wants men to approve all abortions
Oklahoma is pushing an anti-abortion bill that will have Donald Trump beaming, and women everywhere terrified
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'Sexism still rules politics' says Harriet Harman MP
As her new memoir lifts the lid on life as Britain's longest continuously serving female MP, Harriet Harman tells us why right now is the time for women to rise up and be counted
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#HandsOffOurRights: Across the globe women’s basic reproductive rights are under attack.
Marie Claire UK's Editor in Chief, Trish Halpin, explains why we've launched a new campaign #HandsOffOurRights to fight back
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#HandsOffOurRights: Marie Claire editors unite around the fight to protect women's rights
Here are 6 reasons why you should get on board this International Women's Day and make your voice heard
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"I had to abort my disabled baby in America, but women like me could soon be criminalised"
British-born Sarah Ivens, who faced an agonising decision over her unborn baby in the US argues why America's move towards total abortion bans in some states should worry women everywhere
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The sex ed heroes taking on Trump
As Donald Trump signs away the reproductive rights of women worldwide, these global sex education champions are taking matters into their own hands
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#WomensMarch: 11 reasons why we marched
With Saturday marking the biggest international march in history: a protest against the now President Donald Trump, 11 women involved explain why they took to the streets...
