This book charts the new phase of global struggles around gender equality and sexual
democracy: the ultraconservative mobilization against" gender ideology" and feminist efforts …

Background Assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment is not regulated in Ireland
although it has been practiced since 1987. Thus, Ireland is one of the only European …

What can we learn about civil society in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Russia from
studies on activism within the region's urban spaces? In this article, we argue that studying …

BACKGROUND In many countries, ART service provision is a commercial enterprise. This
has benefits, for example, creating efficiencies and economies of scale, but there are also …

This study aimed to evaluate the general knowledge and attitudes about assisted
reproductive technology (ART) and the influence of sociodemographic features on …

This article examines the public debate on reproductive technologies in contemporary
Poland, focusing on the rhetorical strategies used by the main opponents of IVF …

Reproductive rights struggles have continued to dominate public debates in Poland since
the political resurgence of the Catholic church in 1989. In 2015, the state passed a landmark …

Social scientists have long been interested in the forces and values driving healthcare
innovation. The simultaneous rise of 20th century healthcare reforms, increased importance …

Disease advocacy organisations (DAOs) are critical for raising awareness about illnesses
and supporting research. While most studies of DAOs focus on personally affected patient …

In recent years, transgender reproduction has become increasingly visible in public debates
in Sweden. Heated debates and years of activism and advocacy ultimately led to a change …