“Migration is not a choice, but a necessity”
2017-05-25
On May 22, 2017, The Holy See hosted an event titled “Ensuring the Right of all to remain in dignity, peace and security in their countries of origin.” This highlightedContinue Reading
“Guidance to focus on the Youth’s Sexuality”
2017-05-03
On April 21, 2017, Columbia University hosted an event about the implementation of a guidance called “Fulfill: Young People’s Sexual Rights!” The organizers of this event were the Columbia PopulationContinue Reading
Canada Helps Africa with Sexual Reproductive Health
2017-04-17
Recently, Canada has developed nine new grants which would ‘improve access to sexual and reproductive health services in Africa.’ Having donated $4.5 million dollars for this research, Canada ensures AfricaContinue Reading
Kenya: “We can improve and save millions”
2017-04-12
“If we can reach the poorest and the most vulnerable populations with quality sexual and reproductive health information and services, we can save many lives and improve countless others” mentionedContinue Reading
Asking Advice or Donating to Planned Parenthood?
2017-04-03
Yesterday, I watched a Vanity Fair YouTube video with Emma Watson giving advice to people at Grand Central Station in New York. To get direct advice from Watson, via FaceTime,Continue Reading
CSW61: “Contraception is a lifesaving service”
2017-03-31
During the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW61), Denmark hosted an event on March 20th, 2017 on “Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Emergency Response.” The United Nations PopulationContinue Reading
Our First Impressions on CSW61
2017-03-14
Co-written by Sarah Kepins and Ruth Rosa This year we had the privilege of attending the annual Commission on the Status of Women [CSW61] at the United Nations, asContinue Reading
Should Women Migrant Workers Leave their Families in Order to Work?
2017-03-03
On February 17th, I attended a UN Women conference which addressed women’s human rights in the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration. I focus on migration and immigration,Continue Reading
Gift from God or from an app?
2017-02-18
What if there were an app that would allow women to use natural family planning rather than contraceptives? Well, there is one. Recently, an app called Natural Cycles was created toContinue Reading
To be or not to be… Abstinent
2017-01-26
“BirthControl is no longer covered by health insurance. Congrats USA, you’re doing your part to keep women out of the work force. #smfh.” These words came from the famous actressContinue Reading