In a country-wide women’s consultation, Afghan women have expressed “dread” and “anxiety” at the possibility of international recognition of the Taliban, now often referred to as the de facto authorities (DFA) with 67% of women saying that recognition would severely affect their lives.  The consultations and survey on the situation of women in Afghanistan convened […] The post Afghan Women Express “Deep Disappointment” “Dread” and “Anxiety” at the Possibility of Taliban Recognition  appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. No related posts ..read more

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has now been finalized by federal regulatory authorities, ensuring that workers are entitled to receive “reasonable” accommodations in line with their conditions arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This also includes the right of a person to receive accommodations to have and recover from an abortion. This […] The post Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to include abortion protections appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ tour spotlights reproductive justice amidst controversy ..read more

On Monday April 16th, the Supreme Court upheld the decision to recognize an Idaho ruling banning gender-affirming care for Idaho youth. The SCOTUS ruling affirms Idaho House Bill 71, which aims to ban gender-affirming care for Idaho citizens under the age of 18 and effectively creates a punishable offense for medical professionals who provide gender-affirming […] The post Supreme Court votes to uphold Idaho bill banning gender affirming healthcare for LGBTQ+ youth appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: The Tragic Death of Nex Benedict and the Battle for LGBTQ+ Rights i ..read more

Rep. Cori Bush (MO-01) and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) join moderators for a discussion on the ERA. Last Friday, April 12th, Georgetown Law, in partnership with the ERA Project at Columbia Law, hosted an inspiring conference entitled, “The Present and Future of the Equal Rights Amendment,” bringing together distinguished legal scholars, members of Congress, and […] The post Georgetown Law hosts ERA conference to strategize for the future appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: The 2024 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference mobilizes hundreds of student activist ..read more

Former President Donald Trump made headlines on Monday by releasing a video on Truth Social, where he expressed his view that abortion laws should be determined by individual states.  “My view is now that we have abortion where everyone wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps […] The post Republicans’ Wavering Abortion Platform appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: The 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade President Biden hosts Restore Roe rally in Virginia Abortion on the Ballot in 2024 ..read more

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Arizona’s State Supreme Court upheld an 1864 abortion law that criminalizes abortions and imposes felony-time sentences on providers who perform them or assist women in obtaining them. Notably, the law does not provide exceptions for cases of rape and incest, but permits abortions solely to save a woman’s life. However, […] The post Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Archaic Abortion Law appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: Florida Supreme Court’s ruling triggers DeSantis’ 6 week abortion ban The 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade President Biden h ..read more

Today marks the 93rd Birthday of civil rights activist and labor union organizer Dolores Huerta, a close friend and Board Member of the Feminist Majority Foundation who has advocated for labor rights and women’s liberation for decades.  With an extensive knowledge of the injustices that farm workers faced, Huerta teamed up with César Cháves to launch […] The post Today Dolores Huerta is 93: Learn More About her Years of Activism and Inspiration appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: The 2024 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference mobilizes hundreds of ..read more

*Trigger Warning* This article contains sensitive information and subjects of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault that may be triggering for some readers.  Student-athletes are finally being heard after undergoing years of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination from the late Head Swimming and Diving Team Coach, Chad Cradock. On Wednesday, April 3rd, the Department of Justice […] The post Department of Justice awards $4.14 million settlement to UMBC student-athletes appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: Caitlin Clark Smashes NCAA Records, Embodies Title IX ..read more

On April 5th, three days before what would have been the former First Lady Betty Ford’s 106th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service held a dedication ceremony for a new commemorative Forever Stamp designed in her honor. The stamp’s design, which was unveiled at the White House by First Lady Jill Biden, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, […] The post Betty Ford’s Legacy to be Honored with Commemorative Forever Stamp appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. Related posts: The ERA Discharge Petition: Moving Forward The Latest Developments in Trump’s Legal Cases White House Gives Briefing on the ..read more

In a distressing new statement released from Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban chief condones the public stoning of women for committing what the Taliban deems as adultery and other ‘crimes and violations’ of strict Taliban edicts. Such harsh and barbaric violence against women is the next step taken by the Taliban and their ruler […] The post The Taliban Leader’s Order to Resume Public Stoning of Afghan Women Must Serve as an Urgent Call to End Gender Apartheid. appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. No related posts ..read more