Obama opens debate on abortion, expected to approve stem cell trials
GenevaLunch News US President Barack Obama Thursday said that he backs a woman’s right to choice, on the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a landmark Supreme Court decision that gave women the...
View ArticleAbortion in Switzerland remains relatively low
GenevaLunch News Neuchatel, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The number of abortions in Switzerland is still low by international comparison. Women in Switzerland had 10,848 abortions in 2008, a rate of 6.9...
View ArticleBritish debate heats up over TV abortion ads
GenevaLunch News Advertisements for abortions will appear on British television for the first time, starting 24 May, but the planned ads have prompted anti-abortion groups to vow they will fight for...
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood funds cut voted by US House
GenevaLunch News The Republican-dominated US House voted 240-185 Friday 18 February to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, which says it received $363 million in federal aid in 2010. The organization...
View ArticleSwiss gov’t recommends “no” vote on abortion pay cuts
GenevaLunch News BERN, SWITZERLAND – The Swiss government recommended Wednesday 9 May that citizens vote against an upcoming popular initiative that would end reimbursement for abortions under the...
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