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women’s rights

  • October 23, 2026

Costa Rican Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Removing Emergency Contraception From Assault Response Protocol

San José, Costa Rica — A intense policy debate has erupted in San José following the decision by the Legislative…
  • October 23, 2026

Costa Rican Health and Civil Organizations Defend Emergency Contraception Following Controversial Legislative Decision

San José, Costa Rica — A wave of outrage from medical associations, academic institutions, and human rights groups has hit…
  • October 22, 2026

Costa Rican Lawmakers Strike Emergency Contraception from Sexual Assault Healthcare Bill

San José, Costa Rica — In a controversial legislative shift that has reopened intense socio-political debates across Costa Rica, a…
  • March 5, 2026

A Legacy Forged in Fire and Resolve

Alajuela, Costa Rica — Each year on March 8th, gestures of recognition and celebration mark International Women’s Day. Yet, beneath…
  • October 29, 2025

French Parliament Revolutionizes Rape Law with Consent-Only Definition

San José, Costa Rica — Paris, France – In a landmark decision that reshapes the legal landscape for sexual violence,…
  • October 15, 2025

Costa Rican President Restricts Therapeutic Abortion to Life-of-Mother Cases

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a decisive move that fulfills a key campaign promise,…
  • August 18, 2025

INAMU Restructures COAVIFMU Staffing to Optimize Operations and Uphold Labor Laws

San José, Costa Rica — The National Institute of Women (INAMU) is implementing changes to the work schedules of its…
  • June 22, 2024

The Long Road to Equality— Women’s Rights in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — For centuries, Costa Rican women navigated a social landscape that often confined them to the…