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1 May

Conquering the Right to Abortion: The French Journey on Women’s Access to Abortion

Simone de Beauvoir's quote from 1949 remains relevant today to fight for women's rights, particularly sexual and reproductive rights. Statistics show that six out of ten unintended pregnancies result in induced abortions, with around 45 percent of these procedures being unsafe. In Latin America, 97% of women live in legally restricted states, and in sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 6.2 million unsafe abortions occur annually, resulting in 15,000 deaths. Abortion remains a leading cause of death in the 21st century, with many U.S. states banning medical termination or restricting access.

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1 Oct

The Rise of Populist Discourse in Europe and its Consequences

Populism, a complex concept, has evolved over time, with modern populism focusing on the people versus the elite, bad manners, and crisis. Cas Mudde defines populism as the idea that […]

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1 Jun

The European Framework on LGBTQIA+ Rights

The LGBTQIA+ community's rights in the European framework are influenced by various factors, including rising hate speech, anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, and political instability. This has led to violent incidents and persecutions, forcing LGBTQIA+ people to flee persecutions. Despite this, national human rights institutions and courthouses are working to protect and promote LGBTQIA+ rights. In 2021, the European Parliament declared the EU an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone" and denounced all forms of violence or discrimination against persons based on their sex or sexual orientation. However, Hungary's regressive behavior against LGBTQIA+ rights has worsened conditions, with the Hungarian National Parliament adopting constitutional amendments that further restrain the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. This report aims to analyze the current European framework of LGBTQIA+ rights, their state, and implementation in EU and non-EU countries, sharing national regulations, best practices, and experiences to ensure inclusivity and equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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