Gaza Reports Sharp Decline in Pregnancies Amid Ongoing Conflict

The #FreeHer podcast launched by Sisters Inside amplifies the voices of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated Aboriginal and racialized women, exposing the harsh realities of prisons as sites of control and violence rather than safety. These women share raw, unfiltered stories of survival, rage, resistance, and community, challenging the societal narrative that prisons protect the public. The podcast highlights how prisons disproportionately punish the poor and marginalized for circumstances like homelessness, mental health issues, and poverty, which are criminalized despite being social issues. In a related context, the ongoing struggle for women's rights is underscored by reflections on historical milestones like the 19th Amendment and the current attacks on voting rights, alongside severe humanitarian crises such as the psychological warfare against pregnant women in Gaza, which threatens demographic collapse. Together, these narratives reveal the multifaceted challenges women face globally—from systemic incarceration and social injustice to political disenfranchisement and humanitarian crises—while emphasizing resilience and the ongoing fight for equality and dignity.