People access abortion care for a multitude of reasons, here’s what some of the participants in the Abortion in Manitoba shared with us about what circumstances shaped their decision to access care.

Last week Dr. Larios and Emma Cowman presented at @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social Critical Conversations series on the feminist research methods used in our Abortion in Manitoba project!

Our Abortion in Manitoba Community Report is live! check it out here: chrr.info/resource/abo...

Earlier this month, Dr. Larios attended and presented findings from the Migrant Repro Justice project at the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop, hosted by @torontomet.bsky.social ‘s @bridgdivides.bsky.social 🌟

Rally for International Students' Healthcare at the Manitoba Legislature — Thursday, October 30th, from 11am - 2pm.

So awesome to participate in the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop hosted by last week. Dr Larios shared some of our findings from the Migrant Reproductive Justice project, focusing on hospital encounters faced by uninsured pregnant people and parents in Winnipeg.

🌏 Today, we wrapped up the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop! Over two days, feminist migration scholars, academics and healthcare practitioners explored how birthright citizenship is being reshaped by migration, policies, gender and state power. 1/4 🧵

Why does Premier Wab Kinew think the right to choose is an acceptable debate topic? Abortion is not a hot button issue. It's a human right. Embracing anti-choice ideology in our institutions harms women & people who can get pregnant. Debating bodily autonomy is political violence. @ndp.ca

Bill C-2 is an attack on #reprojustice and #migrantjustice in Canada📣📣

Have you ever managed your own abortion in Canada outside the medical system? Eg, maybe you purchased pills from the Internet or got them from a friend, or tried some other method. We welcome your anonymous stories! www.arcc-cdac.ca/have-you-had... (image from Planned Parenthood)

The first recommendation from our Migrant Repro Justice project is to expand expand access to public healthcare #healthcareforall 📣

“I didn’t know what to do… any option I could find was going to cost me money.” — Daniela, uninsured migrant in Manitoba. Abortion access shouldn’t depend on immigration status or ability to pay. Read more in the Migrant Reproductive Justice report (link in bio). #MigrantJustice is #ReproJustice

"I didn't know where to go... I didn't know how much this is going to cost me." Ensuring abortion access for all, regardless of insurance or immigration status, is essential to promote reproductive justice and migrant justice in Manitoba. Read the full report, link in bio!

"Free prescription birth control in Manitoba is an important step towards achieving gender equality and reproductive justice, but it cannot be the final one" Full article - see link in bio #mbpoli #reproductiverights #reproductivejustice #freebirthcontrol

Dr. Lindsay Larios and Emma Cowman (research assistant) wrote an opinion piece for the Winnipeg Free Press on Reproductive Justice in Manitoba, check it out! www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...

New Q&A resource for uninsured pregnant people in Manitoba! These are available on Dr. Larios’ or MANSO’s websites - using the link in our bio. #migrantjustice is #reprojustice

New publication alert! Read the full article using the link in our bio.

Manitoba's 2025 budget was announced one week ago, and it fails to deliver on the NDP’s promise to reinstate free healthcare for international students. Read more below ⬇️ #migrantjustice is #reprojustice ‼️📣‼️📣

Our friends at CCCResearch are recruiting school social workers for their current project! Complete their survey using the link in our bio.

#reprojustice requires #migrantjustice! This is another year of students without adequate healtheare - for themselves, their pregnancies, and their children. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Check out the full report from our Migrant Reproductive Justice project on MANSO’s website! mansomanitoba.ca/resources/mi...

The quote from our Migrant Reproductive Justice project illustrates the hardships international students have faced in accessing reproductive healthcare after Manitoba discontinued provincial health insurance for this group in 2018. #migrantjustice is #reprojustice Read the full report, link in bio

Findings from our Migrant Reproductive Justice project highlight the necessity of public health coverage for international students and their families, as #migrantjustice is #reprojustice Read the full report on Dr. Larios’ website! Link in bio.

Very disappointing news today as the new federal cabinet has eliminated the Women and Gender equality minister, along with other important ministerial positions. A stark reminder that the fight for #reprojustice is ongoing.

This info sheet shares how to access abortion care in Manitoba. Check it out! ⬇️

It’s Abortion Provider Appreciation Day & today we are honouring the legacy of the late Dr. Jack Fainman💓

One of our RA's, Emma Cowman, wrote a blog post for @umchrr about centring trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive folks this #InternationalWomensDay. Check it out using the link in our bio!

Join us on March 19th for a lunch and learn! Register using the link in our bio. #migrantjustice #reprojustice

A new study about safe access zones cites Canada as a strong example that European countries can follow to pass their own laws protecting patients and providers. The study looks at 22 jurisdictions with these laws, including 7 Canadian provinces. (open access)

Calling all immigrant, newcomer, and refugees who are new parents in Canada 🌍 The Canadian Advisory of Women Immigrants is looking for input on the Canadian Association of Midwives' "Having a Baby" campaign. Take the survey or join a focus group (virtual + $50 honorarium) to share your thoughts ⬇

#reproductivejustice is an incredibly relevant framework to guide social work practice. As an intersectional approach centring on the most fundamental experiences of reproduction - it can be applied throughout the many fields of social work. 🌟

"The rate of sepsis shot up more than 50% for women hospitalized when they lost their pregnancies in the 2nd trimester." The most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ ban. www.propublica.org/article/texa...

Will you be my Valentine… and fight for Reproductive Justice with me?💘✨

Today two of our RA’s attended the Methods + Mediums workshop hosted by @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social to learn about community based research! Many thanks to Dr. Julie Chamberlain & Dr. Christine Mayor for sharing your expertise with us.

💰🚨 Oxfam Canda has opened up 2 funding streams for sexual and reproductive health & rights (SRHR) projects! Individuals or orgs in Canada can apply for funding up to $5000 or $20,000 respectively for their SRHR related initiatives! (excluding QC) Apply before March 10: www.oxfam.ca/financial-su...

Shontia Sanders writes that the normalization of physical pain during menstruation and abortion have become socially and politically tied to womanhood, and are inherently patriarchal and misogynistic.

Manitoba's safe access zone came into effect today! “Whether you’re accessing reproductive care, recovering from a procedure or providing critical health care to Manitobans, this new legislation will make sure your safety and privacy is protected,” said NDP Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine.

February is Black History Month, which provides an opportunity to reflect and honour the creation of the Reproductive Justice movement by Black women. Reproductive Justice is Black history.

Abortion Care Canada - formerly NAF-Canada - may have to shut down! The government has denied its recent funding proposal to help Canadians access abortion. Other groups also had funding denied or cut back. This is devastating for repro rights and access in Canada!

The frequent use of graphic imagery by anti-choice extremists has sparked controversy at the University of Toronto. One student called the graphic images “an aggressive and invasive tactic” that “doesn’t promote healthy dialogue," and that generates discomfort and division instead.

This is very very sad. After all the important history and battles for funded abortions fought by Clinic 554 in New Brunswick!! Then this INSULT by Deputy Mayor Jocelyn Pike: when asked if the city would take into consideration that the building once housed Clinic 554, she said "not at all."

In collaboration with the Community-Based Research Training Centre, join us for a workshop on community-based research with Dr. Julie Chamberlain & Dr. Christine Mayor on Thursday, Feb 13 at 108 St. John's College from 10:15 am - 12:00 pm. Register now: forms.office.com/r/wChANCDUym #umanitoba

Our friends @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social are hosting a webinar next week about the history of abortion activism and the current state of abortion in Canada! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Jan 28 marks the 37th anniversary of R v Morgentaler decision that struck down the federal abortion law in Canada, ruling that the law violated women's rights. Join us on Feb. 6th for “My Body, My Choice, Our Struggle" with repro justice advocates. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

By centering dignity, autonomy, and equity, trauma-informed reproductive healthcare aligns closely with the goals of #reproductivejustice, striving to eliminate systemic barriers and ensure inclusive, empowering care for all.

Gender diverse people have always existed and will continue to exist! It is essential to acknowledge diver gender identities in the fight for #reprojustice 🏳️‍⚧️

to be pro-choice, you must have the privilege of having choices. say it louder for the people in the back‼️📣 #reproductivejustice

Your body, your choice. Not a politician’s. Not a priest. Not a family member’s. Not a stranger’s. Your choice.

Happy holidays from our research team to you! We will see you in 2025, as we continue to work towards improving abortion access in Manitoba through our project “Abortion in Manitoba: An intersectional analysis of care.” #abortionrights #abortionaccessforall #abortionishealthcare #reprorights

Our Christmas wishes this year✨