mental illness

In Argentina, A Groundbreaking Decision for Women’s Human Rights

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reader diary by DeniseHirao, International Women's Health Coalition

July 19, 2011 - 12:49pm (Print)

Argentina is in a good position to not only avoid international shame, but show its role as a leading developing nation that respects women´s human rights.

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Removal of Mental Illness Diagnosis for Transsexuals in France Called "Symbolic Victory"

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

March 2, 2010 - 7:33am (Print)

Last month, France became the first country in the world to remove transsexualism from its official list of mental disorders, reports Time magazine, in what is being considered a major, though some say largely symbolic, victory.

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Roundup: Supreme Court to Consider Pregnancy Discrimination, Karen Rayne Reviews "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"

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by Emily Douglas

December 5, 2008 - 10:33am (Print)

Supreme Court to consider "second generation of pregnancy discrimination"; Karen Rayne reviews "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"; Texas high school students to take "paternity awareness" classes; California woman pleads guilty to practicing medicine without a license.
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Roundup: Abortion Does Not Cause Mental Illness, McCain the Zealot, More Far Right Lies About Obama

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by Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

August 13, 2008 - 10:25am (Print)

American Psychologocal Association finds that abortion does not lead to mental illness; Far right lies about Obama's record on abortion continue; Despite voter confusion McCain is adamantly anti-choice; Mad cow rules prevent foreign sperm from being imported for IVF.
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