A exigência de comunicação à polícia prevista na Lei de Notificação do Brasil coloca profissionais da saúde em uma dinâmica de dupla…
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After Roe Fell: U.S. Abortion Laws by State
What Are Shield Laws?
Shield laws protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state legal threats. Learn what they are, why they matter, and where they are in effect across the U.S.
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Know Your State’s Abortion Laws: A Guide for Medical Professionals
Learn more about your state’s abortion laws so you can better advocate for yourself and your patients.
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The Negative Impact of Police Reporting Requirements on Health Professional Ethics in Brazil
The police reporting requirement under Brazil’s Reporting Law places health professionals in a dynamic of dual loyalty to, on the one hand,…
PRIMEIRO, NÃO CAUSAR DANO: Como a exigência de notificação a autoridades policiais por profissionais da saúde compromete as obrigações do Brasil de resguardar a saúde e os direitos sexuais e reprodutivos
O impacto das notificações à polícia sobre o acesso ao aborto legal destaca os perigos de se trazer a esfera criminal para…
FIRST, DO NO HARM: How Police Reporting Requirements for Health Professionals Endanger Brazil’s Obligations to Support Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
The 2019 police reporting requirement added to Brazil’s Reporting Law should be interpreted narrowly, and only in the most extreme cases be…
Influencing SRHR Law Across Borders
There is consensus around the world that sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are essential to gender equality, and yet millions…
What Is Abortion Decriminalization?
Abortion decriminalization means treating abortion as healthcare, not a crime. Learn how decriminalization protects health, human rights, and access to care.
What Are Shield Laws?
Shield laws protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state legal threats. Learn what they are, why they matter, and where they are…
What Are Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) or Fake Clinics?
Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), or fake clinics, often pose as real health providers but give misleading information and withhold care. Learn how…
What Is the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis?
Maternal deaths in the U.S. have been on the rise for decades. Regressive policies are making the crisis worse. Learn what’s driving…
What Is Medication Abortion?
Medication abortion is a safe and effective method for ending a pregnancy. Learn more about how it works and why access to…
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