Louisiana: Repeal ‘Crime Against Nature’ Laws
According to Human Rights Watch, the Louisiana State House of Representatives voted to repeal a law, enacted in 1805, that punishes and undermines LGBT rights.
It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa
The Nation brings an article about the role of American Christian organizations in triggering anti-LGBT laws. Click here.
The Pope’s Tone Softens — But The Vatican Is Still Fighting LGBT Rights Around The World
Read J. Lester Feder’s article published on Buzz Feed in which the author discusses how “Pope Francis’ softening tone on LGBT issues does not appear to
Does Pope Francis Have a Woman Problem?
Read article “Does Pope Francis Have a Woman Problem?”, from the Daily Beast, which points that pope Francis is undoubtedly forward-thinking—except for when it comes
Killing Them Softly: Pope Francis Condemns Income Inequality, Sanctions Gender Inequality
Reality Check brings Adele M. Stan’s article about how Pope Francis “when it comes to inequality of the sexes, enthusiastically embraces Rome’s status quo, using
HRW asks the Holy See to condemn violence and discrimination against LGBT People
Human Rights Watch send a letter to Pope Francis asking that Catholic Church to “condemn violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
28 September: Global Campaign for the Decriminalization of Abortion
On this 28 September, the SPW publishes report developed by the International Campaign for Women’s Rights to Safe Abortion in which it shows the effects
The meaning of silence
During his apostolic journey to Rio de Janeiro for the 28th World Youth Day, Pope Francis did not repeat the Vatican’s old rhetoric. Instead, he
Pope Francis remarks on sexual and reproductive issues
Pope Francis, once more, came with new remarks on issues related to sexual and reproduticve rights. His messages prompted reaction all over the world. What
SPW Newsletter N.13 – July, 2013
SPW Newsletter No. 13 landscapes the implications of the new papacy of Francis the First for the sexual and reproductive rights in Latin America. We invited five SPW partners: Daniel Jones, Diana Maffía and Juan Marco Vaggione, from Argentina; Edgar Ruiz, from Mexico; and Maria José Rosado, from Brazil to share their views on how this political shift at the Vatican will affect sexual politics in the region. We choose three authors from Argentina because we wanted critical assessments made by analysts more closely acquainted with Bergoglio’s trajectory and political style. Edgar Ruiz in his article provides a sweeping view of the new papacy from a wider Latin American perspective, and Maria Jose Rosado’s interview speaks more directly of the Brazilian context including concerns about the papal visit and its potential negative impacts.