The Latest Developments on Abortion in the Dominican Republic

December 1, 2014May 12, 2017 | alexandersanger

A Move Forward for Abortion Rights in the Dominican Republic

by Alexander Sanger

Recently, I was in the Dominican Republic to visit our Member Association Profamilia and learn more about the state of sexual and reproductive health and rights in a country whose paradise-like environment belies deep pockets of poverty.
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Transgender Rights in Latin America

July 3, 2014May 12, 2017 | alexandersanger

One Step Forward, One Step Back: The Fight for Transgender Rights in Latin America

Recently, the highest court in Italy allowed a couple to remain legally married after one had sex reassignment surgery. In a surreal twist, the Catholic Church recognizes the couple as still married also, because it does not recognize gender reassignment. While it is hard to call this confluence the best of all possible worlds, it might be for now. The rights and freedoms of transgendered persons in other parts of the world, such as Latin America, are decidedly less clear.
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I Decide

May 15, 2014May 12, 2017 | alexandersanger

Two Simple Words: I decide

by Alexander Sanger

I Decide.

I have dedicated my life to ensuring that all women — young and old, poor and wealthy, married and unmarried — would be able to say that those two words and have them ring true.
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United Nations Commission Calls for Increased Efforts to Promote Gender Equality

March 31, 2014May 12, 2017 | alexandersanger

by Alexander Sanger

After two weeks of intense negotiations, the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women ended early Saturday morning with a strong call to prioritize gender equality and the human rights of women in order to achieve sustainable development.
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A Resolution for 2014: Eliminating Health Care Inequality

January 17, 2014May 12, 2017 | alexandersanger

by Alexander Sanger

As we ease into 2014, many of us are continuing to make good on New Year’s resolutions to better ourselves and appreciate the good in our lives in an increasingly unpredictable world.
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Ken Edelin

January 7, 2014May 12, 2017 | alexandersanger

Ken Edelin died last week at age 74. In addition to his distinguished career as a physician, Ken served as Chair of the Board of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America for three years, 1989-1992. I had the honor of sharing a podium with him in San Francisco when we were both honored by the local Planned Parenthood affiliate. He spoke passionately about his trials and tribulations serving women who had no other choices or access. He was an example for physicians everywhere in his dedication and willingness to put his patients first. Women have access to safer abortion procedures now because of his example and trial. I am glad to have know him.