In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process by which egg cells are fertilized by sperm outside of the womb, in vitro (from the Latin ‘in the glass’). It is one method of assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to overcome infertility. The first baby born from IVF was born in 1978. IVF is only successful in […]

Table of Contents 1 The situation of indigenous women by the Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues’ perspective 2 Human rights issues 3 In Latin America 4 Situations in different Latin American countries 5 Projects helping Indigenous women’s empowerment 6 References 7 See also 8 External links The situation of indigenous women by the Permanent Forum […]

Honor killings – also referred to as honor crimes, killings in the name of honor, crimes of tradition, or crimes of honor – denote the murder of a female or male family member, usually by male relatives, to reclaim honor for the family following a perceived dishonorable act by the family member. Table of Contents […]