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New Threat to Medication Abortion: Anti-Abortion Extremists Installed at Department of Justice
President Trump’s recent appointees are positioned to greenlight misuse of the long-dormant Comstock Act to restrict access to abortion nationwide—even in states that protect abortion rights.
Read more: New Threat to Medication Abortion: Anti-Abortion Extremists Installed at Department of Justice
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Breana Lipscomb Advances Equitable Maternal Care in the U.S.
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Geneva Shines Green for International Safe Abortion Day
From 26–28 September, flags carrying the message “Reproductive rights are human rights” and “Les droits reproductifs sont des droits humains” will line the Mont-Blanc Bridge. On…
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…
Europe Continues to Advance on Abortion Rights, but Access Barriers Remain
GENEVA, 23.09.2025—New analysis from the Center for Reproductive Rights highlights a trend of ongoing progress on abortion law across Europe, with an…
Adriana Lamačková on Advancing Reproductive Rights in Poland
Human rights lawyer Adriana Lamačková reflects on decades of collaboration with partners to challenge restrictive abortion laws in Poland.
Katrine Thomasen: Shaping EU Policy for Reproductive Rights
Danish lawyer and advocate Katrine Thomasen works with colleagues and policymakers to advance rights protections across the European Union.
One Year On, Poland Has Yet to Act on UN Recommendations for Abortion Law Reform
GENEVA, 26.08.2025—One year after the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) issued landmark findings that Poland’s restrictive…
Center Statement on UK Vote to End Criminalisation of Women for Abortion in England and Wales
GENEVA, 18.06.2025—In an important step forward, the UK House of Commons has voted to adopt an amendment that will end the criminalisation…
European Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in New Roadmap
BRUSSELS, 07.03.25 — The Center for Reproductive Rights and the International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network welcome today’s release of the European…
EU must guarantee access to reproductive healthcare for Ukrainian refugees
BRUSSELS, 24.02.25—Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many refugees—particularly women and girls—continue to face serious barriers in accessing essential sexual…
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