New research confirms what advocates and providers have long warned: abortion restrictions harm patient health far beyond abortion care. Read more: news.ohsu.edu/2026/01/09/s...

BREAKING: The US government is expected to expand the global gag rule later today, blocking funding for organisations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion #DEI and #LGBTQ+ rights – in addition to #abortion. It could affect $30bn in foreign aid. ow.ly/mukO50Y1KMc @cartersherman.bsky.social

New Resource Alert! BMMA’s New Infertility Fact Sheet: Black Maternal Health Statistical Insights examines how these barriers shape infertility care experiences and outcomes for Black women and birthing people. Full fact sheet in our bio under “Literature”.

Unconscionable. Trump's admin is expected to announce an unprecedented expansion of the Global Gag Rule, which blocks foreign orgs that receive U.S. funds from providing or referring abortion care in their countries—even if it's lawful & supported entirely with non-U.S. funds.

Dr. Aisha Mays of @dreamyouthclinic.bsky.social announced a new mobile clinic for sex trafficking victims that will offer free STI screenings, pregnancy tests, birth control, menstrual products, fentanyl test strips and more

Medication abortion is a crucial lifeline for millions navigating the hostile post-Roe abortion landscape. Limiting mifepristone access endangers IPV survivors by keeping them bound to abusers through pregnancy and forced parenthood. @medpagetoday.com bit.ly/4bak8e9 @darakass.com @spsaki.bsky.social

The Trump administration’s latest policy restricting foreign aid builds on harmful actions that deny almost 50 million women & girls contraceptive care each year & undermine years of bipartisan investment in global health & gender equality. Our full statement: https://gu.tt/3M3rLZB #GlobalGagRule

For those who watched the US Senate HELP hearing today, the attacks on settled science & decades of data made one thing clear: the evidence that mife is safe & effective is irrefutable. Anti-abortion extremists can't compete with the robust research disproving their claims.

Another big day medication abortion policy: the Senate’s health panel is set to dive into the debate over the safety of mifepristone (spoiler: it is extremely safe!) But because I simply *cannot* help myself, some quick facts...

❌ Don’t be fooled: Expect anti-abortion politicians at the hearing to stoke fear about women being forced to take mife against their will and cite these rare instances as a reason to ban it. But banning abortion pills won’t protect women or prevent coercion.

Fact check: Real, rigorous #ScienceSays that medication abortion care is highly safe and effective, in both telehealth and in-clinic care models. The evidence is overwhelming: societyfp.org/wp-content/u...

Here are the facts: ✅ Abortion pills have been FDA-approved for over 25 years and are backed by decades of scientific evidence ✅Medication abortion accounts for nearly two-thirds of all abortion care nationwide. ✅ 3 in 5 Americans support access to medication abortion

Today, SCOTUS is hearing oral arguments in two cases about the rights of transgender athletes, Little v. Hecox & West Virginia v. B.P.J. We wrote about the basics of these cases for our blog, and we'll be listening to today's arguments. Get caught up and learn more:

The case before the Supreme Court this morning is about far more than just sports. "It has the potential to produce sweeping consequences—either aiding or devastating trans people’s ability to fight back in court when state laws and school rules discriminate against them."

🧵A new era for reproductive justice in Southern Africa is here! In October 2025, Zimbabwe’s Parliament took a historic step by approving reforms to the Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1977. #HumanRights #AfricaRegion

Want to #BeAnIbis? If you are: ✅Committed to advancing repro health, rights, & justice ✅Experienced collaborating across teams w/ varying work styles ✅A detail-oriented self-starter who is highly organized & able to meet deadlines We want to hear from you! Apply today➡️ibis.bamboohr.com/ca...

📢We’re hiring! If you: ✅Are committed to advancing repro health, rights, & justice ✅Are experienced in managing research design & implementation ✅Have a strong background collaborating across interest-holders We want to hear from you! #BeAnIbis ➡️ ibis.bamboohr.com/ca...

🪩 Ring in the new year with a donation to advance equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care around the world! #IbisDrivesChange and your support will help us to meet the challenges of the moment ➡️ bit.ly/SupportIbis

#IbisDrivesChange all year long & we are so glad you’re here with us! Thank you for your commitment to a more just and equitable future where everyone, no matter where they live or who they are, can access the information and care they need to live healthy, fulfilled lives. bit.ly/2025IBIS

NHeLP + Free the Pill launched a toolkit to help states secure coverage of OTC contraception—no prescription, no cost-sharing. A critical access path amid OBBBA cuts. By Christina Piecora & @freethepill.bsky.social. healthlaw.org/resource/cov...

Two years of making a difference. 📞 The mmoho Sexual and Reproductive Health Helpline has been providing essential support and resources to our community. This isn't just healthcare, it's about equity and access. Read how we're making a real difference:

The US government is actively evading the UN's Universal Periodic Review, a critical process that evaluates each country's human rights record. 🧵/1

According to #WeCount results from last year, 1 out of 4 abortions was provided via telehealth. “All of this legislation will never take away from the fact that women will continue to need abortion care, and continue to get abortion care.” - @ushma.bsky.social

#IbisDrivesChange through our bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. Since our founding in 2002, we have seen our unique approach and commitment to equity lead to positive, concrete change. 🧵⬇️

This #GivingTuesday, your donation will drive the rigorous research and principled partnerships necessary to defend and expand access to sexual and reproductive health information and care. 🔗bit.ly/SupportIbis

A recent research survey led by @ibisrh.bsky.social highlights significant barriers 🚧 in accessing preferred contraceptive methods among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the U.S. ⚠️ 37% of respondents were not using their method of choice. Study: buff.ly/FaGHxSw #TeachingTuesday

🔍 Findings from research presented at #ICFP2025 by @IbisRH Associate Project Director, Jewelle Methazia, confirm that young adolescents aged 12-17 in Gauteng are experiencing unplanned pregnancy, with some resorting to unsafe abortion methods.

[💡] Findings presented by Senior Associate Project Director, Chiara Bercu, at #ICFP show that abortion hotlines and other support groups play a critical role in facilitating people’s abortion care experiences in legally restrictive settings. #IbisDrivesChange #AdolescentHealth

[💡] Findings presented by Research Manager, Sofia Braunstein, at #ICFP highlight how social change, public policies, existing support systems, and access to support impact adolescents' abortion experiences in Argentina. #IbisDrivesChange #AdolescentHealth

🧵🌍 Ibis Reproductive Health is heading to the International Conference on Family Planning (#ICFP2025) in Bogotá, Colombia! Our researchers will present cutting-edge work on reproductive health access, abortion care quality, and youth SRH. #ICFP2025 #IbisDrivesChange

Today is DAF Day—a day of giving focused on support from donor-advised funds. DAFs are one way to support Ibis and our work to advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide.

We're excited to introduce our new Research Coordinator: Milani Naik! In this role, Milani will support the MORE Study + the Later Abortion Initiative. Welcome, Milani! We're thrilled to be working with you. #BeAnIbis www.ibisreproductive...

🚨 Opportunity Alert! 🚨 Want to help shape a privacy-first reproductive health app? Join Euki’s User Advisory Team! 🩸 📅 Apply by Oct 15 🔗 eukiapp.org/useradvi... #EukiApp #ReproHealthJustice #PrivacyMatters #CycleTracking

🧵Today is International Safe Abortion Day! Access to safe & legal abortion is a constitutionally recognised right in South Africa. Despite existing legislation, many women face significant barriers to accessing safe abortions. Join us tomorrow as we commemorate this vital day!

#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: Opill is now available online + in stores nationwide–no ID or Rx needed! Visit opill.com/pages/dona...#WorldContraceptionDayto find an organization near you that is distributing it free of cost. #FreeThePill

This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed!🥳 #FreeThePill ➡️Here's how two @freethepill.bsky.social coalition members are working to ensure Opill is equitably accessible in their communities:

Now more than ever, we need to expand contraceptive options and improve equitable access to the full range of sexual & #repro health. This #WorldContraceptionDay, spread the word about the first-ever OTC birth control pill: bit.ly/AllAboutOpill...#repro#WorldContraceptionDay,💊 #FreeThePill

Happy #WorldContraceptionDay! Today, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed! Together with @freethepill.bsky.social, we 👏did 👏that👏! Now, we’re continuing our work to ensure it is equitably accessible to *everyone* who wants it: freethepill.org/even...

🗣️ PRESS STATEMENT | International Safe Abortion Day Imbizo Join us for a critical dialogue on safe abortion access and advocacy. 📅 29 September | 🕐 10:00-14:00 | 📍 The Forge, Braamfontein Together for safe, legal, accessible healthcare for all.

🧵In 2023 and 2024, Ibis hosted the International Safe Abortion Day March to raise awareness of the critical need for accessible and safe abortion services and information for women, girls and gender expansive communities in South Africa. This year, we are SWITCHING THINGS UP!

#WorldContraceptionDay is 1 week away! Please join us online on Friday 9/26 to: 📣 Uplift our movement to #FreeThePill + bring more types of BC pills OTC in the US 📣 Raise awareness about #opill + advocate for expanded affordability measures 📣 Share our NEW resources, launching that day!

This #TelehealthAwarenessWeek, Ibis researchers have launched a blog series diving into the history of telemedicine, exploring the impact of #VirtualCare, and demonstrating how #IbisDrivesChange by contextualizing study findings. One key takeaway: #TelehealthWorks ⬇️

It's #TelehealthAwarenessWeek! This week highlights progress & improvements, and #IbisDrivesChange through our research exploring the impacts of #VirtualCare on the landscape for sexual & reproductive health. Check out our latest blog post ⬇️

This week is #TelehealthAwarenessWeek! Learn how #IbisDrivesChange through our new blog series, highlighting our telehealth research and exploring the impacts of #DigitalHealth & #VirtualCare on the landscape for sexual and #reprohealth care ⬇️

🧵#Throwback to last year, @IbisRH hosted a march on International Safe Abortion Day at Constitution Hill. Take a look at what partners had to say during last year's #ISAD2024 March. #ISAD2025 #IbisAfrica

🧵In 2023 and 2024, Ibis hosted the International Safe Abortion Day March to raise awareness of the critical need for accessible and safe abortion services and information for women, girls and gender expansive communities in South Africa. This year, we are SWITCHING THINGS UP!

📢We are excited to announce the speakers for our World Sexual Health Day webinar, under our theme “Informed Choices, Healthy Futures”: 💡Enow Awah Georges Stevens Based in Cameroon, Enow manages Advocates’ AMAZE International work in sub-Saharan Africa.

Despite South Africa's progressive reproductive health laws, young people still face significant barriers to access. From stigma and misinformation and limited youth-friendly public facilities, these challenges leave too many young people vulnerable to preventable health issues.

🗣️#WorldContraceptionDay is a month away! This year, #FreeThePill will be spreading the word about Opill—the first daily birth control pill available over-the-counter (OTC) in the United States—and highlighting affordable access options. Stay tuned for ways to celebrate with us on September 26!💊