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The recent formation of the U.S. Commission on Unalienable Rights is a positive sign in the United States. It shows that there is an increasing awareness that the UN human rights system has gone badly awry. Indeed, something has gone awfully wrong in international human rights discourse.

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Ivanka Trump has made women’s economic empowerment one of her signature issues, and recently announced a global initiative to improve women’s lives around the world, with an initial U.S. investment…

UN Population Agency Intends to Avoid Negotiations on Abortion.

The UN population agency is asking governments to endorse 17 political commitments related to “sexual and reproductive health and rights” without a UN negotiation. The request raises fears that the agency wants to supplant limits set by the UN General Assembly on UN programs for controversial issues like abortion and sex education.

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Stefano Gennarini, J.D.

September 6, 2019

WHO Downgrades Warnings on Depo, Concerns Remain.

In response to the results of a large-scale trial, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its recommendation for the use of the injectable contraceptive Depo Provera, removing warnings that it might be linked to increased risk of HIV infection.

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Rebecca Oas, Ph.D.

September 6, 2019

Democrat Lawmakers offer Abortion while the White House rolls out new Economic Empowerment Initiative for Women and Girls

Abortion rights lawmakers responded to President Trump’s pro-life statement in the State of the Union address by introducing a bill that would advance abortion throughout the developing world. In contrast…

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Lisa Correnti

February 14, 2019

Pro-Life and Pro-Science

The March for Life in Washington, D.C. this year has the theme “Pro-Life is Pro-Science,” emphasizing the contributions of scientists who have revealed previously hidden truths about human development in…

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Rebecca Oas, Ph.D.

January 15, 2019

Labor Day: A Conservative and Catholic Perspective (1/2)

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ANTI-TRAFFICKING DAY

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