In a deeply disappointing decision, the Court of Appeal in Malindi has today delivered its judgment in Civil Appeal No. E029 and…
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From Criminalization to Constitutional Clarity: A Defining Moment for Reproductive Rights in Africa
From Rwanda to Zambia, Kenya to Malawi to Nigeria, courts and parliaments are reaffirming the message that women and girls must not…

Center for Reproductive Rights and Women Probono Initiative International Women’s Day Statement -2026
As we reflect on a year defined by unprecedented hurdles ranging from drastic funding cuts and a surging anti-rights movement to a…

Court Overturns Conviction, Affirms Reproductive Justice and Access to Abortion in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia | 16 January 2026

Ten Good Things that Happened in 2025
As we wrap up up 2025, this list of global wins on reproductive rights is a reminder that there’s lots to celebrate.

Joint Statement: High Court Strikes Down Unlawful Bans, Reaffirming Women’s Right to Reproductive Health Information and Services
The High Court of Kenya delivered its judgment in NAYA-Kenya & Jackline Karanja v. Attorney General & 4 Others (Petition No. 428…
Justice Denied: How Poverty Led a Zambian Mother to Jail for Procuring an Abortion
Violet Zulu was put in prison for terminating a pregnancy she could not afford to carry. Learn more about her story and…
Martin Onyango Defends the Human Rights of Tanzanian School Girls
Center lawyer and human rights advocate Martin Onyango fights to ensure pregnant Tanzanian girls can get an education.

Josephine Majani Fights for Respectful Maternal Care in Kenya
Kenyan mother of four Josephine Majani takes the government to court over abusive treatment during childbirth.

Five Wins to Celebrate this International Safe Abortion Day
Abortion is one of the world’s most common health care services. It’s considered an essential service by the World Health Organization—and when carried out…

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