We must advocate for a society where women's autonomy, choices, and identities are respected and celebrated in all their diverse forms, irrespective of their maternal status.

The 'husband stitch' is too often proposed by the male doctor as a ‘favor’ to the husband or the couple.

In just five months, the Trump Administration has undone years of collaboration between the federal government and organizations working to end domestic violence.

CT remains 1of 9 states without legal protection against female genital mutilation/cutting, 'which is internationally recognized as a human rights violation'

Efforts are underway around the world to ban female genital mutilation/cutting, and 41 U.S. states have laws on the books to address it.  But the efforts of survivors and activists—and I’m both—have been hamstrung by the current wave of conservative opposition to medical care for trans youth, yet another ugly consequence of the crackdown on rights for transgender Americans. As we try to make sure that girls who are at risk of FGM/C, or who are dealing with the consequences of it, have the prote

A few years ago, I made an appointment to see a fertility specialist at Boston IVF . I was 34, single, and without any serious relationship prospects, and I knew one day I would want to have a baby. I worried my body would not be able to produce viable eggs when that time came for me to be pregna

In light of the #metoo campaign, in which issues of sexaul harrassment, assault, and overall violence against women were being elevated, I hoped that the article would spark a conversation on how Nouman Ali Khan should be held accountable for his inappropriate and harmful actions. I was wrong.

An advocate against female genital mutilation/cutting explains: "I wanted to break the sense of powerlessness that persists generation after generation."

Women’s bodies and sexuality should not have to be altered because a man is unable to control himself.

SAHELI, an organization specifically set up to help victims of domestic victims in the Boston, Massachusetts, is all set to mark its 20-year anniversary with their annual "Nirbhaya" gala event this September in Waltham.

My mind was set on doing what it takes to help survivors of domestic violence I did what I do best I ran