Chile bans the ‘morning-after’ pill - 23 Apr 2008

Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports on the effects the ban of the ‘morning-after’ pill is having on the younger generation in Chile.

Thousands of people have marched in the streets of Chile to protest against a court decision banning free distribution of the contraceptive pill.

The ruling was sought by politicians who argued that the emergency contraceptive constitutes abortion, which is illegal in Chile under all circumstances.

Author:

Riz Khan - Street Talk - 27 Nov 07

On Riz Khan Street Talk we delve into a new study that shows more sleep is the way for new mothers to lose the pregnancy weight, how the Dalai Lama may change a centuries old tradition, and what Michelin rates is the city with the best food.

Riz Khan- Street Talk- 27 Nov 07

On Riz Khan Street Talk we delve into a new study that shows more sleep is the way for new mothers to lose the pregnancy weight, how the Dalai Lama may change a centuries old tradition, and what Michelin rates is the city with the best food.

Riz Khan - Supermodel Liya Kebede - 11 Oct 07

She works to help charities providing health care for mothers and children in the poorest of countries.

Afghanistan - The Toughest Battle - Health - 15 May 07

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr looks at the poor health care provision for women in Afghanistan where a woman dies in childbirth every 28 minutes.