Switzerland has passed new measures that include insurance coverage for abortion starting in 2027. That part went under the radar! Full funding for abortion is a fundamental right, otherwise low-income people are unfairly punished.

Your reproductive rights should never depend on where you live. Stay informed and find ways to fight back with rePROs Fight Back’s vast podcast library: reprosfightback.com

'Spain moves to enshrine abortion as constitutional right'🙏 www.euractiv.com/news/spain-m...

The #StopCensoringAbortion Campaign is shining a light on the social media platforms that suppress abortion information on their platforms. Abortion seekers need access to informed, medically accurate and essential healthcare information. More: www.eff.org/pages/stop-c...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month #BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.

It’s time for Meta to put its money where its mouth is. Users deserve better than a system where rules are applied at random, appeals go nowhere, and vital reproductive health information is silenced. Meta must commit to moderating with fairness, transparency, and accountability.

At an Abuja Nigeria conference, stakeholders issued a unified call for stronger collaboration, legal reform, and greater investment in reproductive health services. They emphasized that reducing maternal mortality requires comprehensive approaches that place women’s health and rights at the centre.

Reproductive health advocates have called on Malawi’s newly elected Members of Parliament to urgently review the country’s restrictive abortion law, warning that unsafe procedures continue to claim women’s lives.

A sad reality that we must overcome

"Philanthropy in Europe must wake up. Abortion is not a side issue. It is not someone else’s problem. It is the frontline of the struggle against authoritarianism, misogyny, and the rise of the right. Brave new activism demands brave new funding." Our very own @maraclarke.bsky.social 👏

Globally, approximately 45% of abortions are performed unsafely. This contributes to an estimated 13% of preventable maternal deaths, according to the World Health Organisation.

Human rights lobby groups have called on Kenya's President William Ruto to decriminalize safe abortion. Every year, 8.3 million women and girls in Africa undergo unsafe abortions, making it one of the leading causes of maternal mortality.

Dear development partners, you are called upon to integrate sexual and reproductive healthcare as part of humanitarian response in conflict and crisis settings, ensuring safe abortion care is available even in emergencies. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

Dear partners, let us hold governments accountable to their international human rights obligations, including the right to life, health, privacy, and freedom from torture and discrimination. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

We call upon donor agencies to prioritize safe abortion services and advocacy efforts, ensuring equitable and sustainable financing for grassroots and feminist organizations, especially those led by women, youth, gender-diverse individuals, and key populations. #Sept28 #AbortionisHealthCare

We call on global institutions and funding bodies to: Prioritize Sexual and Reproductive Health, including safe abortion, in global health and development agendas as essential to gender equality, justice, and sustainable development. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

To political leaders; Embrace comprehensive sexuality education and ensure the availability and accessibility of accurate, evidence-based information so individuals can make informed decisions about their bodies and lives. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

Dear government leaders, invest in healthcare services and ensure a supportive, affordable and well-functioning health system that provides safe abortion and comprehensive reproductive health care without stigma or discrimination. #Sept28 #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

WHO statement on autism-related issues The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

Today is International #SafeAbortion Day. Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls. As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

📢 Access to medical abortion saves lives. The medications used – #mifepristone and #misoprostol - are included on WHO’s list of Essential Medicines. 🔗 bit.ly/3OynjiA

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls. As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination. #HealthForAll

On International Safe Abortion Day, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights underscores the critical message of the 2025 theme: “Safe Abortion is Life-Saving Healthcare.” Across Africa, unsafe abortion remains a devastating public health crisis and a grave violation of human rights.

"In the midst of this reproductive health care apocalypse, mifepristone is proving itself to be a hero in the fight for abortion access." - Elisa Wells, Plan C

Dear government leaders across the globe; Fulfil obligations under international human rights law and treaties by aligning national policies with global standards on reproductive rights and justice. @safeabortion.bsky.social @msichoices.org #Sept28 #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

Dear partners, let us protect and uphold the rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals seeking abortion care, along with the healthcare providers and human rights defenders to ensure access to these essential services. #Sept28 #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

We call on governments across the globe to: Respect human rights by establishing a supportive legal and policy framework that decriminalizes abortion, repeals punitive laws, and removes all barriers that delay, obstruct, or deny access to safe abortion care #Sept28 #AbortionisHealthCare

Anti-rights groups are gaining momentum across the globe. Only through solidarity can we push back and achieve reproductive justice, protect bodily autonomy, and guarantee reproductive freedom for all. #Sept28 #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare @safeabortion.bsky.social @msichoices.org

Access to abortion is a universal right and should never be taken for granted. On International Safe Abortion Day, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada reminds legislators and policy leaders across the country that it must always be protected in this country.

To all our allies across movements for justice and equality: Let us join hands in advancing the right to safe, legal, timely, affordable, and stigma-free abortion care. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare @safeabortion.bsky.social

Today is #InternationalSafeAbortionDay! "Yes, abortion saves lives. It also changes lives. SAAF stands in solidarity today, and every day, with those who are brave enough to fight for #abortion rights, and our right not just to survive but to thrive." #28Sep #Sep28 #Sept28 #Repro

Amy Adamczyk's new book "Fetal Positions" finds that on average, strong religious beliefs and involvement in a religious community do not make an American woman less likely to terminate her first pregnancy, so long as she conceives without a potential marriage partner.

In October 2024, Canada passed new legislation making all birth control free. But a year later, the promise has not come to pass. Only 3 of 10 provinces and one territory have deals in place, and the new prime minister Mark Carney has little interest in reproductive rights.

Friday Sep 26 is World Contraception Day. Sustainable Population Australia calls on the government to step up and provide additional assistance for family planning in its aid budget. In Australia, women should not be denied access to contraception by health professionals.

World Contraception Day highlights the right of every individual to access safe, affordable, and informed contraception. It is about agency over one’s body, the ability to plan one’s life with intention, and access to choices without discrimination, barriers, or stigma.

Fernanda Doz Costa is Amnesty International’s Director of Gender, Racial Justice and Refugee Rights. To mark International Safe Abortion Day, Fernanda talks about the dangers of unsafe abortions, and the actions you can take to ensure people around the world can access safe abortions.

In many parts of eastern Indonesia, deeply rooted patriarchal norms mean that women must seek permission from their husband, and sometimes even their in-laws, before accessing reproductive health services. Ipas Indonesia seeks to change through a series of community dialogues.

Belén has been submitted as Argentina’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th annual Academy Awards. It tells the story of a young woman accused of having an abortion and, after 2 years in detention, is sentenced to 8 years in prison for aggravated homicide.

True, we also need abortions to thrive #Sep28

📢 Raise your voice against misogyny! 📅 Wednesday 8 October 7-9pm 📍 Rosemary St, Belfast In this workshop from Raise Your Voice we explore what misogyny is, toxic masculinity and more positive masculinity. 🎟️ All welcome, RSVP at tinyurl.com/AFCRYV or use the QR below!

Positive feminist news! Yes please! The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has recognised care as a human right. "The court explicitly connected self-care with access to sexual and reproductive health services." saafund.org/a-feminist-l...

Stigma around mifepristone is stopping studies, say experts in reproductive health. Companies appear reluctant to carry out trials even though three previous studies found that the drug shows promise as a way of slowing down the growth of cancerous cells.

What are young people telling us on #InternationalYouthDay? Lack of autonomy is a key barrier to #SRH care. Our study with Makerere University in Uganda calls for training health providers to respect informed consent and young people’s unique needs. Find out more: gu.tt/41A9d7G

To the shock of experts, the number of abortions in the US rose in the 3 years since the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Much of that rise has been driven by the use of abortion pills and providers’ ability to supply the pills through telehealth.

Evaline Chepkemol, a mother of three in Kenya’s rural Narok County, heard misinformation about contraception. “They were saying that when you put in family planning, you will never give birth to any child because the children will disappear” Fortunately, Evaline received factual information.

This #InternationalYouthDay, we're uplifting the voices of youth champions from the EU co-funded Youth for Health (Y4H) project. They share why their health and rights matter. Find out more about how the Y4H project is supporting young people to be advocates for their own rights ➡️ ow.ly/E8Xz50WABVw

🌍 The #IYD2025 theme emphasizes the vital role of young people in translating #GlobalGoals into concrete actions at the local level. ✊👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Cambridge Disinformation Summit webinar, from 2023 on Journalism & Democratic Backsliding, with NYU Prof @jayrosen.bsky.social Cardiff Prof (former BBC) @sambrook.bsky.social & CityU Fellow (former Haaretz) @panievsky.bsky.social youtu.be/MrAnVd35bcE

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