From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogGlobal News Celebrating “Nossos Corpos por Nós Mesmas” and Transnational Feminist Health! Read The first volume of “Nossos Corpos por Nós Mesmas,” the Brazilian Portuguese adaptation of “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” has arrived! Read The first volume of “Nossos Corpos por Nós Mesmas,” the Brazilian Portuguese adaptation of “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” has arrived! In the Fight Against HIV, Gendered Assumptions Have Deadly Consequences Read Despite the fact that over half of people living with HIV worldwide are women, HIV research focuses primarily on men. Read Despite the fact that over half of people living with HIV worldwide are women, HIV research focuses primarily on men. Adapting “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Brazilian Portuguese: The Translators’ Experiences Read In 2019, Brazilian groups came together to translate and adapt “Our Bodies, Ourselves” into Portuguese, to meet the needs of women in Brazil. Read In 2019, Brazilian groups came together to translate and adapt “Our Bodies, Ourselves” into Portuguese, to meet the needs of women in Brazil. "Our Bodies, Ourselves" in Luganda: Changing the Course of Ugandan Women’s Health and Rights Read OBOS global partner Diana Namumbejja Abwoye has just published a print booklet based on "Our Bodies, Ourselves" for women and girls in Uganda. Read OBOS global partner Diana Namumbejja Abwoye has just published a print booklet based on "Our Bodies, Ourselves" for women and girls in Uganda. Ongoing Zika Crisis in Brazil: Lessons for the U.S. Read While the Brazilian government has declared that Zika is no longer a national public health emergency, the crisis persists. Read While the Brazilian government has declared that Zika is no longer a national public health emergency, the crisis persists. The Ongoing Search for Long-Acting, Reversible Male Contraceptives Read There's a big need for long-acting, reversible birth control that can be used by men. Vasalgel, a method currently in testing, may just fit the bill. Read There's a big need for long-acting, reversible birth control that can be used by men. Vasalgel, a method currently in testing, may just fit the bill. Depo-Provera Linked to HIV Risk? Women Need to Know Read Does using Depo-Provera increase a woman’s risk of acquiring HIV or not? WHO says probably not, but maybe for high risk women. Read Does using Depo-Provera increase a woman’s risk of acquiring HIV or not? WHO says probably not, but maybe for high risk women. In The News: The "Radically Expanded" Global Gag Rule Read The Global Gag Rule is a slash-and burn-policy that wreaks havoc with real people’s health and lives. Read The Global Gag Rule is a slash-and burn-policy that wreaks havoc with real people’s health and lives. We Launched a New Website! Surrogacy360 Read Our groundbreaking new website, Surrogacy360.org, considers the health, legal, and ethical issues affecting all parties involved in surrogacy arrangements. Read Our groundbreaking new website, Surrogacy360.org, considers the health, legal, and ethical issues affecting all parties involved in surrogacy arrangements. New Study Says Maternal Health Needs a "Radical Reappraisal" Read The Lancet Series has a message: all women and newborns have a right to good quality care. But there's not a one-size-fits-all solution to saving lives. Read The Lancet Series has a message: all women and newborns have a right to good quality care. But there's not a one-size-fits-all solution to saving lives. World Breastfeeding Week: Are We Doing All We Can to Support Mothers? Read World Breastfeeding Week offers a perfect pause to reflect on how we can best support mothers and babies. Read World Breastfeeding Week offers a perfect pause to reflect on how we can best support mothers and babies. #AIDS2016 Reveals A New Way for Women to Protect Themselves Against HIV Read A newly developed vaginal ring that releases a continuous flow of an anti-HIV drug significantly reduces a woman’s risk of contracting HIV. Read A newly developed vaginal ring that releases a continuous flow of an anti-HIV drug significantly reduces a woman’s risk of contracting HIV. Maternal Health and Rights Deserve Their Own Day Read Maternal health and rights are inextricably linked. Join others in asking the U.N. to recognize Apr 11 as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. Maternal health and rights are inextricably linked. Join others in asking the U.N. to recognize Apr 11 as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. Women in India Get a New Birth Control Option Read Many women in India must choose between sterilization or having more children than they can care for. The introduction of Depo-Provera may give women more choices. Read Many women in India must choose between sterilization or having more children than they can care for. The introduction of Depo-Provera may give women more choices. A Feminist Sociologist’s Thoughts on the Zika Virus Read In countries where the Zika virus is rampant, women are being warned not to become pregnant -- yet many of them have no access to birth control or abortion. In countries where the Zika virus is rampant, women are being warned not to become pregnant -- yet many of them have no access to birth control or abortion. Building a Global Community to Advance Women's Health and Human Rights Read As we near the end of an effort to raise critical operating funds for our survival, our global circle of partners reminds me of how high the stakes are. Read As we near the end of an effort to raise critical operating funds for our survival, our global circle of partners reminds me of how high the stakes are. Forum on Cross-Border Surrogacy, Adoption Attracts Scholars, Human Rights Activists and Policymakers Read The “best interests of the child" was the focal point of an international conference at The Hague attended by OBOS and Center for Genetics & Society. Read The “best interests of the child" was the focal point of an international conference at The Hague attended by OBOS and Center for Genetics & Society. Real Tips About Sexual Assault Everyone Can Use Read Susan Sered explains the truth about sexual assault and offers real tips that girls and women can use. Read Susan Sered explains the truth about sexual assault and offers real tips that girls and women can use. Bringing Transparency to Cross-Border Surrogacy Read Cross-border surrogacy is often positioned as women helping women, a win-win. But what is the reality for gestational mothers in countries around the world? Read Cross-border surrogacy is often positioned as women helping women, a win-win. But what is the reality for gestational mothers in countries around the world? Lancet Series Puts Focus on Midwifery Care Read A new Lancet series on midwives focuses on promoting midwifery care in settings with poor health outcomes for women and babies. Read A new Lancet series on midwives focuses on promoting midwifery care in settings with poor health outcomes for women and babies. 1 2 3 4 5 6
