Century-old legislation in the South American country decrees up to six years in prison for those who have or provide abortions. Despite demands for change, the government shows no sign of reforming the 1926 law. Only in 2000 was it amended to allow for abortions to save the life of the pregnant woman. Venezuelans have… Continue reading The women calling for reform of Venezuela’s severe anti-abortion laws – in pictures | Global development
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Lizzo says lawsuit allegations are false, calling past few days ‘gut-wrenchingly difficult’
Lizzo broke her silence Thursday morning saying she is “hurt” and “not the villain” after NBC News reported that three of her former dancers accused her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment in a lawsuit this week. “These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic,… Continue reading Lizzo says lawsuit allegations are false, calling past few days ‘gut-wrenchingly difficult’