Latest from Meghan Davidson Ladly
Dead Soldiers Can Make Babies, But Should They?
Reproductive technologies, and the ambitions embedded within them, are increasingly playing a role in global conflicts. Fertility tech has become a policy tool and opened a new frontier for ethical questions provoked by war, particularly in Israel and Ukraine.
How Iran Targets Women Dissidents Abroad
Dissidents fleeing repressive regimes often hope for safety abroad, but digital transnational repression has allowed Iran and other states to continue their harassment across borders. Iranian women activists are increasingly targeted with gendered online abuse, including deepfake pornography and social media smear campaigns.
Jordan’s Abortion Conundrum
While accessing abortion has become easier in Jordan despite its illegality, many barriers remain and public advocacy for reproductive rights is still unacceptable. Women face hard choices between financial insecurity and a loss of independence on the one hand and dangerous procedures and strong social stigma on the other.