Tag Archives: contraception

Demographics as a tool in war in Gaza

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Elen Samuel

Our world does seem to be unwinding. Climate breakdown, wars, mass killings, pestilence, poverty and malnutrition are all related. From a planetary perspective, this is nothing new; as David Attenborough points out, our planet has seen this, and much worse, … Continue reading →

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Apps for Women’s Health

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Elen Samuel

The news that safe abortion is likely to be illegal in the USA, in vast swathes of the Midwest and south, is chilling.  The right to control what happens in one’s own body is a basic human right.    In … Continue reading →

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Misogyny and contraception

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Elen Samuel

Misogyny is defined as “hatred or contempt for women and girls” and is, and probably always was, widespread. In 1275 a tract was written by one Jean Le Fevre, all about the wickedness of women. And  it seems his belief  … Continue reading →

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Giving to Charity at Christmas

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Elen Samuel

Giving to charity is something you have to think about at Christmas time. The huge number of charity leaflets coming through the post and by email, the focus on charities by newspapers and magazines and the ongoing bad news from … Continue reading →

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