Five key moments in the assault on the rights of women and girls in 2025

The article discusses the assault on the rights of women and girls in 2025, following the start of Donald Trump's second term as President of the United States. Key points include: 1. Since Trump's second term began in January, global healthcare, especially for sexual and reproductive health, has been under constant attack. 2. The volume and speed of executive orders coming out of the White House were seen as a deliberate tactic to overwhelm and create panic among women's rights organizations. 3. The US administration has been the key driver of these attacks, supported by intense advocacy work by ultra-conservative groups using the moment to strengthen global ties with political allies. The article suggests that the situation has been characterized by confusion, anger, and exhaustion as organizations struggle to fill the gaps left by the USAID freeze and other policy changes. The article leaves the reader with the understanding that the rights of women and girls are facing a significant assault in the current political climate.