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Inadequate Healthcare for Women in the United States
women, mental/physical health, sexual health Grace Loveless 1/9/25 women, mental/physical health, sexual health Grace Loveless 1/9/25

Inadequate Healthcare for Women in the United States

In an analysis that extracted data from the year 2022, the United States was the leading country in maternal mortality out of thirteen high-income nations, with an average of 22 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

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Son Preference in India
women, inequality Susan May Watts 10/26/24 women, inequality Susan May Watts 10/26/24

Son Preference in India

Around 142 million women and girls went “missing” in the world due to son preference and sex-selective abortion between 1970 and 2020—India accounted for 40.3 million of these women.

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Barriers to Family Planning for Women in West Africa
women, children, sexual health Emma Gunn 8/15/24 women, children, sexual health Emma Gunn 8/15/24

Barriers to Family Planning for Women in West Africa

While challenges regarding contraception and family planning exist throughout West Africa, progress has been made as various actors have implemented best practices to address the barriers that hinder the safety of women.

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Obstetric Fistulas in Sub-Saharan Africa
women, children, mental/physical health Katie Whitcomb 1/22/24 women, children, mental/physical health Katie Whitcomb 1/22/24

Obstetric Fistulas in Sub-Saharan Africa

A combination of inaccessible maternal health care in rurality, distrust of medical facilities, and adolescent pregnancy are the main reasons for the persistence of obstetric fistulas in modernity.

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Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States
women, public policy, inequality Ellie Romans Draper 11/1/23 women, public policy, inequality Ellie Romans Draper 11/1/23

Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States

The disparity between the female population and female representation in government demonstrates the barriers that hinder gender equality in political leadership

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The Underreporting and Dismissal of Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in the United States
sexual health/violence, women, public policy Jacey Passmore 7/1/23 sexual health/violence, women, public policy Jacey Passmore 7/1/23

The Underreporting and Dismissal of Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in the United States

It is estimated that less than 1 out of 3 sexual assaults are reported every year

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Lack of Women in Government in the MENA Region
inequality, education, women Emma Cummings 6/5/23 inequality, education, women Emma Cummings 6/5/23

Lack of Women in Government in the MENA Region

The MENA region has not had the opportunity to have a significant influence from women in government positions and can benefit from a gender-balanced government.

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Period Poverty in the United States
women, poverty, sexual health/violence Katie Krumperman 2/10/23 women, poverty, sexual health/violence Katie Krumperman 2/10/23

Period Poverty in the United States

Period poverty, or the lack of information and education about menstruation as well as access to menstrual products, in the US affects all menstruators but especially those who are low-income, homeless, in college, imprisoned, or transgender.

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Postpartum Depression among Adolescent Mothers in the United States
women, mental/physical health Susan May Watts 5/27/22 women, mental/physical health Susan May Watts 5/27/22

Postpartum Depression among Adolescent Mothers in the United States

Postpartum depression causes mothers to withdraw from loved ones, feel numb or disconnected from their baby, worry that they will hurt their baby, and feel guilty about not being a good mom.

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Inadequate Maternal Health Care for Women in the United States
women, mental/physical health Rebecca Stull Zundel 5/12/22 women, mental/physical health Rebecca Stull Zundel 5/12/22

Inadequate Maternal Health Care for Women in the United States

Accessibility barriers, the expense of care, and gender biases in medical establishments all influence the inadequacy of maternal care in the United States.

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Violence Against Refugee Women in the MENA Region
women, refugees/immigration, food insecurity Genevieve Cole & Harriet Huang 4/6/22 women, refugees/immigration, food insecurity Genevieve Cole & Harriet Huang 4/6/22

Violence Against Refugee Women in the MENA Region

Refugee women experience violence during all stages of their migrant journey from a variety of perpetrators including intimate partners, fellow refugees, smugglers, border police, security forces, and refugee camp staff.

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Lack of Access to Maternal Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa
women, mental/physical health, food insecurity Sierra Flake 3/11/22 women, mental/physical health, food insecurity Sierra Flake 3/11/22

Lack of Access to Maternal Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa currently has the highest neonatal mortality rate in the world at 27 deaths per 1,000 live births.

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Food Insecurity among Women in Uganda
women, mental/physical health, food insecurity Hanna R. Burgin 12/22/21 women, mental/physical health, food insecurity Hanna R. Burgin 12/22/21

Food Insecurity among Women in Uganda

When Ugandan women lack sufficient food, their households are frequently subjected to enduring poverty, malnutrition, sexual risk, and familial problems like abuse.

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Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Uganda
women, sexual health/violence Mary Claire Eyre 10/13/21 women, sexual health/violence Mary Claire Eyre 10/13/21

Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Uganda

Intimate partner violence is a major problem throughout the world but particularly in sub-Saharan African countries such as Uganda.

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Maternal Mortality among Black Women in the United States
women, inequality, food insecurity Joli Hunt 7/3/21 women, inequality, food insecurity Joli Hunt 7/3/21

Maternal Mortality among Black Women in the United States

The US maternal mortality rate is higher than other wealthy countries because of the disproportionately high maternal death rate of Black women in the US.

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Lack of Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Women and Girls in East Africa
women, mental/physical health Lizzie Kearon 1/21/21 women, mental/physical health Lizzie Kearon 1/21/21

Lack of Menstrual Hygiene Management Among Women and Girls in East Africa

Lack of menstrual hygiene management often leads girls to perform poorly at school, reducing educational opportunities for girls.

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Lack of Female Representation in Peace Processes in the MENA Region
public policy, women McKenna Swindle 1/12/21 public policy, women McKenna Swindle 1/12/21

Lack of Female Representation in Peace Processes in the MENA Region

Women are included in peace talks in the MENA region at very low rates; they made up less than 35% of negotiators and were mentioned in only 20% of provisions in the last 30 years.

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Educational Disparities Among Girls in India
women, education Jenna Cook 9/23/20 women, education Jenna Cook 9/23/20

Educational Disparities Among Girls in India

The average female literacy rate throughout the world is 79.9%, while for men it is 89.2%. India lingers behind at 62.3% for women as compared to 80% for men.

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Sexual Violence Against Female College Students in the United States
women, sexual health/violence Lauren Wolters & Macy Smith 9/16/20 women, sexual health/violence Lauren Wolters & Macy Smith 9/16/20

Sexual Violence Against Female College Students in the United States

Sexual violence on campus is still an issue that affects as many as 1 in 4 female undergraduate students.

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Gender-Based Violence Against Women in South Africa
women, sexual health/violence, food insecurity Lacey George 7/15/20 women, sexual health/violence, food insecurity Lacey George 7/15/20

Gender-Based Violence Against Women in South Africa

The female homicide rate in South Africa is roughly 24.6 per 100,000 population—nearly six times the global average.

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