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The term “reproductive violence” has recently started appearing in the reports of UN agencies and human rights experts, and has been proposed for inclusion in negotiated resolutions.  Its proponents argue that it draws attention to specific harmful practices like forced abortion and sterilization or even gestational surrogacy.  At the same time, those seeking to define the term also use it to condemn abortion restrictions, framing forced abortion and denial of abortion as equally violent acts.  Because of this, the term “reproductive violence” should be avoided in UN policy.  This Definitions article explains the origins of the term and how it is already being used in the UN system to promote abortion and frame the pro-life position as a source of violence.

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UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW – FOURTH CYCLE Submission to the 54th session of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review Working Group January–February 2027, Geneva, Switzerland UGANDA The Center for Family…

Europeans Push New Thought Crimes.

UNITED NATIONS, October 30 (C-Fam) Former European colonial powers France and the Netherlands want all nations to punish the new crime of “gender-related killings” or “femicide.” They are asking for a commitment in a General Assembly resolution on violence against women.

Friday Fax

Stefano Gennarini, J.D.

October 29, 2026

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Friday Fax

Rebecca Oas, Ph.D.

October 29, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23 (C-Fam) The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has once more pressured governments to promote abortion and gender ideology.  The committee of experts also adopted a new general comment on access to justice following intense debate over controversial abortion language and threats to parental rights.

Friday Fax

Rebecca Oas, Ph.D.

October 22, 2026

Race for UN Sec Gen Stymied.

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Friday Fax

Stefano Gennarini, J.D.

October 22, 2026

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