Portugal Lawmakers Overturn Veto on Gay Rights, Abortion Law

VOA News LISBON, PORTUGAL —  Same-sex couples will soon be able to adopt children in Portugal after lawmakers voted to overturn a presidential veto, with parliament also removing some abortion restrictions Wednesday. Left-of-center parties in the Portuguese parliament used their majority to ensure that gay couples obtain the same adoption rights as heterosexuals. Parliament initially

The Case For Legalizing Abortion in Haiti

By Kenny Moise (Woy Magazine) Called the Poto Mitan in Haitian Creole, women account for 50.49% of the Haitian population and are the center pillar of most households. From commerce to education, their contributions to society are undeniable. As the prosperity of the nation relies on its citizens’ well-being, women’s health is a public health priority when