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IACHR Explores Human Rights Violations of U.S. Abortion Bans
Watch the replay of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hearing with testimony by the Center and its partners on rights violations resulting from the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Even More Women Sue Texas After Being Denied Abortions for Dangerous Pregnancy Complications
11.14.2023 (PRESS RELEASE) – Today, seven women who were refused medically necessary abortions joined a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights earlier this year against the state of Texas (Zurawski v. State of [...]
Human Rights Body Hears Firsthand Accounts of Fear and Danger Caused by U.S. Abortion Bans
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights holds first hearing on U.S. abortion access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion.
CIDH escuchó impactantes testimonios sobre los efectos de la prohibición del aborto en Estados Unidos
La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos realizó su primera audiencia sobre acceso al aborto en Estados Unidos, desde que la Corte Suprema revocó la protección federal constitucional al derecho al aborto en ese país.
Ohio Voters Enshrine Abortion Rights Into Law in Historic Vote
11.07.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Ohio voters have passed a constitutional amendment that enshrines reproductive freedom – including the right to abortion – in the state constitution. Voters turned out in record numbers to support abortion [...]
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to Hold Hearing on Rights Violations of U.S. Abortion Bans
Watch the November 8 livestream of testimony by the Center and its partners at the IACHR’s public hearing examining the grave human rights violations resulting from the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
State Legislators and Advocates Strategize to Advance Reproductive Rights Issues at the Center’s State Leadership Summit
Preparing for upcoming U.S. state legislative sessions, participants discuss interstate shield protections, access to fertility care, criminalization of pregnancy outcomes, state court reform and more.
State of Tennessee Attempts to Dismiss Case Filed by Women Denied Abortions in Dangerous Situations
11.02.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Last night, the State of Tennessee filed a motion attempting to throw out a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of two Tennessee doctors and three women [...]
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State of Idaho Tries to Dismiss Women Denied Abortions in Dire Situations
10.31.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Today, the State of Idaho asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of four women who were denied abortions despite severe pregnancy [...]
Kansas Court Blocks Laws Mandating Disinformation About Abortion
10.30.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Today, a Kansas state court judge blocked several onerous restrictions on abortion, including laws that force providers to give government-scripted misinformation to patients, threaten patients’ health, and undermine medical ethics. The [...]
Georgia Supreme Court Allows Six-Week Abortion Ban to Remain in Effect as Legal Challenge Continues
10.24.23 (PRESS RELEASE) — The Georgia Supreme Court issued a ruling today that allows H.B. 481, a ban on abortion after approximately six weeks of pregnancy, to remain in effect. The court’s majority opinion disregards [...]
Abortion Providers File New Case Challenging South Carolina Abortion Ban
09.14.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Today, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Greenville Women’s Clinic, and two physicians filed a new legal challenge asking the South Carolina Supreme Court to resolve ambiguity raised in its decision to uphold a [...]
Women Denied Abortions File Legal Actions in Idaho, Tennessee, and Oklahoma
09.12.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed legal actions in three states where abortion is banned—Idaho, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. These actions were filed on behalf of eight women who were denied [...]
Reproductive rights are human rights.
Help us ensure that every government around the world guarantees them.