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Trump bans funding for NGOs which support abortion abroad
The move comes two days after millions of women across the globe marched to defend their rights.
When is the Women's March on London and what is it about? Everything you need to know to take part
Thousands will take to the streets to protest on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency.
Women's March on Washington: How Trump triggered the world's biggest feminist march
Over one million women worldwide will march against intolerance the day after Trump's inauguration.
Paul Ryan: GOP will defund Planned Parenthood in Obamacare repeal
Democrats have registered their dismay over the potential loss of funding for the organisation.
Lena Dunham provokes social media backlash after commenting 'I wish I had had an abortion'
Remark intended to challenge stigma around terminations has pro-lifers and others up in arms.
Denying a woman her right to abortion can take a toll on her mental health
Women who are turned away after initially seeking an abortion have more self-esteem and anxiety problems.
In The Field Podcast: As liberals lick their wounds, Republicans rejoice in Trump's America
In the Field looks at how Americans are dealing with their new president-elect four weeks in.
Surprised American Evangelicals voted for Trump? They have a history of racism
President Trump means the end is nigh for Evangelicals — but it's a new dawn for white Protestants.
Five reasons women should vote for Hillary Clinton
Women should not automatically vote for woman, but think what a Trump presidency would mean for feminism.
Polish government adviser says contraception is wicked and leads to 'sex addiction'
In 2015, the Polish government backtracked on a decision to offer explicit sex education in schools.
Highlights from the final debate from Trump's 'bad hombres' to Clinton's abortion support
Trump also hinted he would not accept the election's results, saying he would leave everyone in 'suspense'.
Donald Trump denounced by influential evangelical Christian magazine
Trump is 'very embodiment of what the Bible calls a fool' charges editorial.
Polish parliament rejects controversial abortion bill after mass protests
Proposed bill would have outlawed abortion even in cases of rape or incest.
Nearly 50,000 women die each year as a result of an unsafe abortion
On the Global Day for Access to Safe and Legal Abortion, the UN asks countries to take a more lenient approach and to promote contraception.
Mother aborts baby after scan reveals foetus with 'mermaid tail' in place of legs
The foetus was suffering from a condition known as sirenomelia in which the legs are fused together.
Mexican state Veracruz's governor bans abortion as his term comes to close
This comes a day after governor Javier Duarte disclosed his income and assets during a press conference amid allegations of corruption.
Donald Trump's possible vice presidential pick Michael Flynn is pro-choice — and may be a Democrat
Women 'have to make the decision' says Flynn in a position at odds with Trump and the GOP
Brexit will make it more difficult for women in Ireland to access abortions in Britain
A need for passports could mean delays and higher costs for women already under a great deal of stress.
Mother of Down's Syndrome girl tells doctor who advised her to abort: 'My child is perfect'
Courtney Baker wrote an emotional letter to the medic about how her daughter changed her life.
Pregnant Candace Pickens executed by boyfriend for refusing to have abortion says family
Pickens' toddler son Zachaeus also shot in face, and is in a critical condition after losing an eye.
Northern Ireland abortion: Housemates explain why they reported self-induced abortion to police
Woman could not afford travel to England for abortion and purchased pills from the internet.
Poland prepared for mass protests against abortion ban as Catholic church increases influence
Prime Minister Beata Szydlo's far-right administration wants to return Poland to 'traditional Catholic roots'.
Donald Trump changes position on US abortion laws once more in latest interview
'The laws are set now on abortion and that's the way they're going to remain until they're changed,' said Trump.
US Food and Drug Administration expands access to abortion pill
The protocol change will make medication abortions more easily available in at least three states.
British transplant doctors suggest bringing babies who will die to term to get their organs
Move to harvest stillborn children's organs could save '100 lives a year'.
A patronising 'period policy' should make women's blood boil
It supports false belief that women are inherently less able than men - even for a few days a month.
Katie Price abortion confession: Loose Women panel support star's confession about disabled son
Former glamour model has since tweeted her upset over comments 'taken out of context'.
Kentucky women are taking to social media to ask Governor Matt Bevin questions about their vaginas
#askbevinaboutmyvag is protesting the latest abortion bill from the Republican governor
Bart van U: Suspect confesses to killing Dutch pro-euthanasia politician Els Borst
The former politician, who resigned from political life in 2002, worked on the euthanasia law for years.
UK: Mother killed her unborn baby with DIY abortion using internet drugs
Natalie Towers, 24, admitted administering a poison with intent to procure a miscarriage.