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These Rwandan women were imprisoned for having abortions, before they were pardoned and released in 2019. From left: Nyiramahirwe Epiphanie, 26, was sentenced to 15 years. Akingeneye Theopiste was sentenced to 10 years. Akimanizanye Florentine was sentenced to 10 years. Mushimiyimana Anjerike, 29, served more than five years for inducing an abortion using pills she says she bought at a pharmacy.

These Rwandan women were sent to jail for having an abortion. Now free, they speak out

They were sentenced for up to 10 years for violating anti-abortion laws. Some say their pregnancy was a result of rape. Rwanda has now liberalized its abortion laws and pardoned hundreds of the women.

'Mike Borrowed My Credibility And Abused It': Fired Bloomberg Campaign Workers Speak

Mike Bloomberg's presidential bid didn't last long, but he promised staffers jobs through November. Now some who were abruptly laid off during a pandemic are detailing how they say they were misled.

A Philly school helps its students to process — and speak out against — gun violence

Neighborhood gun violence can cause an undue burden on nearby schools. In Philadelphia, campuses are teaching how to speak out against the violence.

Chicago Officials Ask People To Speak Up After A Dozen Killed In Weekend Shooting

In Chicago, one of the bloodiest weekends in recent history has the city's mayor and police superintendent calling for neighbors to speak up.

'Fresh Air' speaks with 3 people depicted in the Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown'

In 2008, Suze Rotolo reflected on being Dylan's girlfriend and muse. Folk singer Joan Baez spoke to Terry Gross in 1987. In 1998, Al Kooper looked back on his time as a session musician with Dylan.

The Chinese flag is raised ahead of a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (Andy Wong/AP)

Scholar speaks out after Chinese Communist Party pressure on her university and research

A scholar is speaking out after evidence came to light that the Chinese Communist Party pressured her university to halt the publishing of her team’s research.

Former gun industry exec speaks out against NRA's role in mass shootings

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ryan Busse about how he went from being a high-level gun industry executive to an outspoken critic of the National Rifle Association.

Clint Smith: What Do We Risk If We Don't Speak Up?

Clint Smith is a poet and doctoral candidate at Harvard. As a high school English teacher, he taught his students the dangers of staying quiet and the importance of finding their voice.

Can we talk to whales? 'How to Speak Whale' explores how the animals communicate

A close encounter with a humpback whale started Tom Mustill on a journey to find out how scientists are attempting to determine how whales and other cetaceans communicate

Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the U.N. Vladimir Safronkov (right) speaks with Syrian Ambassador to the U.N. Bashar Jaafari (left) before they attend a meeting to vote on a Draft resolution that condemns the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria at the Security Council on April 12, 2017. (Kena Betancur/AFP/Getty Images)

Fierce Debate At The U.N. On Syria: 'Look At Me When I'm Speaking'

Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution this week condemning the chemical weapons attack in Syria after an intense debate over who was to blame for the conflict.

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