Emergency contraception could be banned in India
Regulatory bodies are considering restricting access to over-the-counter morning after pills. This has sparked a debate about women’s reproductive rights and public health priorities. India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is currently considering banning the sale of over-the-counter emergency contraception, particularly that which contains Levonorgestrel. Until now, morning after pills...
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80% of young women reportedly had pain dismissed in UK
Historically, women have experienced severe disparities in their healthcare, where pain is often misunderstood and dismissed. The ‘gender pain gap’ remains notably problematic in the UK according to annual reports. Nurofen’s third-annual Gender Pain Gap Index report has revealed that 81% of UK women aged 18-24 have had their pain...
Why doesn’t the US want to collectively save nature?
Besides the Vatican, it’s the only nation in the world that hasn’t joined the Convention on Biological Diversity – the single most important global treaty designed to safeguard Earth’s animals and ecosystems. What’s behind this reluctance to stave off ecological collapse? As it stands, only two countries haven’t joined the...
The silent crisis plaguing India’s prison system
In recent years, the health of political prisoners across India – from scholars to activists – has severely deteriorated in custody and some have even died as a result. This human rights issue reveals a systemic failure and demands immediate attention and reform. The death of G.N. Saibaba, a...
Is Elon Musk really allowed to pay voters?
The tech billionaire has planted himself at the center of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, and not without controversy. With the 2024 presidential election just weeks away, Elon Musk has established himself as a key supporter of Republican nominee Donald Trump. From a rambling conversation between the two, streamed on Musk’s...
Why India needs feminism more than ever
The movement is addressing deeply rooted systemic issues countrywide – from workplace discrimination to social stigma – amid the continued fight for tangible gender equality. According to a recent analysis conducted by the Centre for Global Development (based in Washington DC), there exists widespread gender bias in Indian learning materials. The...
What could Russia’s potential ban on ‘children-free’ propaganda mean?
The Russian government's push to reinforce traditional values is intensifying, now targeting media presence about choosing not to have children. What kind of future are you imagining? If children aren’t part of it, you may want to keep that thought to yourself in Russia. After labelling feminists as 'extremists' and banning any media content related to queer people, the Russian government has now set its sights on those promoting 'child-free' propaganda...
WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 100-year effort
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Egypt malaria-free, marking the culmination of a century-long effort by the North African nation to eradicate the disease. Egypt’s landmark achievement places it among the select group of African countries that have successfully eliminated malaria, becoming the fifth to receive this encouraging certification. The accomplishment is particularly significant given the country’s population of over 100 million people. The eradication of malaria from...
How far are we from a car-free Oxford Street?
Is Sadiq Khan pinning his legacy hopes on the capital’s most famous street? As Keir Starmer’s government prepares to share their new budget, speculation has been swirling around potential investment in London’s infrastructure –and with it, the mayor’s vision for a car-free Oxford Street has come back into focus. For years, London’s busiest shopping street has been stuck in a battle between modernisation and inertia. But now, with Khan reportedly planning...
Could the UK’s disposable vape ban fuel a new black market?
The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in the UK from June 1st of next year. But this new legislation does not prohibit imports of the devices, raising concerns about a potential black market for vapes emerging across the country. Disposable vapes are not just an environment nightmare, they are a long-term threat to public health. As of 2024, around 5.6 million adults in the UK vape, which...
