Illegal Sex-selective Abortion Increasing in China
Traditional preference for sons and abuse of medical technology such as illegal sex-selective abortion have led to an increasingly imbalanced sex ratio in China.
Traditional preference for sons and abuse of medical technology such as illegal sex-selective abortion have led to an increasingly imbalanced sex ratio in China.
They were released as part of a campaign called "Save Our Girls" which will start on October 5.
Married women in India face huge pressure to produce male heirs who are seen as breadwinners, family leaders and carers for their parents.
Sex-selective Abortions Disapproved by 80 Percent of Australians
A recent survey conducted in Australia has revealed that most people in Australia disapprove of sex-selective abortions.
A recent survey conducted in Australia has revealed that most people in Australia disapprove of sex-selective abortions.
In the past few decades, successive governments have launched an array of schemes to alter the social bias against girls, including offering cash incentives to expectant parents, but they have had little impact.
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96 Million Asian Women Missing: UN Estimate
The UN estimated on Monday, that Asia is missing about 96 million women -- the vast majority in China and India -- who died from discriminatory health care and neglect or who were
The UN estimated on Monday, that Asia is missing about 96 million women -- the vast majority in China and India -- who died from discriminatory health care and neglect or who were
Indian Women's Health Still on the Downward Trend: Report
Indian women have taken big steps in politics and the workforce but their health is still determined by class and caste, says a major study tracking their experiences over the last 30 years.
Indian women have taken big steps in politics and the workforce but their health is still determined by class and caste, says a major study tracking their experiences over the last 30 years.
