Tag: Reproductive justice

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Why women climate migrants in rural India are resorting to hysterectomies

On a typical day, Jayashree Ohwal works for 12 to 18 hours, tying sugarcane stalks into bundles, carrying them from the fields, and loading them onto tractors stationed nearby. It was while ferrying these bundles in 2017 that Jayashree first noticed her menstrual flow becoming unusually painful and heavy. “I used to always stain my saree during periods. It was so embarrassing to walk with … Continue reading Why women climate migrants in rural India are resorting to hysterectomies

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The hidden health costs of climate change along India’s coasts.

Rising sea levels and more frequent storm surges are causing salt levels to rise in the Sundarbans. Women are bearing the brunt of the impacts. Mousuni is a small island on the eastern coast of India. It lies within the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans, situated in the delta formed by the confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna, as they flow into … Continue reading The hidden health costs of climate change along India’s coasts.

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Menstruation, sexual health, and pussies : A Q&A with Zoe Mendelson

Zoe Mendelson never set out to write a comprehensive guide about pussies. As a journalist trained in urban planning, she had initially made her foray into writing by writing a column made up mainly of emoji’s. But a frustrating all-night internet search to find basic information about female anatomy made her realize what a dearth of information there was about vaginas, vulvas and everything related, … Continue reading Menstruation, sexual health, and pussies : A Q&A with Zoe Mendelson

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Health in Harmony: a Planetary Health Approach in the Making

When people think of what drives tropical deforestation, they think of what are referred to as “the big five”: cattle, soy, palm oil, timber and pulp, and cacao. And for sure, these industries are responsible for a large part of tropical deforestation. But what if someone told you: lack of access to healthcare, or high maternal mortality rates could also be considered a driver? And … Continue reading Health in Harmony: a Planetary Health Approach in the Making

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Connecting Gender and FGM. A Q&A with Salma Abou Hussein

Salma Abou Hussein first learned about Female Genitle Mutilation (FGM) ten years ago while visiting a community school in rural Upper Egypt. The area had a high prevalence of FGM and there were ads and campaign posters warning parents from practicing it. Abou Hussein was shocked to learn the practice was so widespread and she has been working to end this practice ever since, conducting … Continue reading Connecting Gender and FGM. A Q&A with Salma Abou Hussein

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Changing Attitudes, Saving Lives. A Q&A with Dismas Damian

Globally, it is estimated that more than 220 million women in Low and Middle Income countries (LMICs) have an unmet need for family planning. Adolescents especially are some of the most at-risk groups for early pregnancy and parenthood. They face difficulties accessing contraception and safe abortion, as well as suffering from high rates of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Various political, economic, and sociocultural factors … Continue reading Changing Attitudes, Saving Lives. A Q&A with Dismas Damian

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Bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and the environment. A Q&A with Maria Tanyag

Maria Tanyag is a Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University. Her research seeks to understand gendered insecurities, contestations and transformative politics in the context of multiple and intersecting crises. She focuses on the Asia-Pacific region and the Philippines in particular. Her most recent publications are: “Sexual Health and World … Continue reading Bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and the environment. A Q&A with Maria Tanyag

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Reproductive Justice, Holistic Care, and the BLM protests. A Q&A with Dr. Joia Crear-Perry

This week Yarrow Global sat down (virtually) with Dr. Joia Crear-Perry to talk about the connection between maternal mortality, racism, and reproductive justice both in the US and globally. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry is an OBGYN and the founder of the National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC), an organization that seeks to bridge the gaps between communities, hospitals, and governmental systems and focus on the social determinants … Continue reading Reproductive Justice, Holistic Care, and the BLM protests. A Q&A with Dr. Joia Crear-Perry

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