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Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17

Amidst an alarming rise in maternal mortality in the U.S., the week aims to raise awareness around racial inequities in maternal health outcomes.

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Conviction of Polish Human Rights Defender Sets Dangerous Precedent

The Center condemns the conviction of Justyna Wydrzyńska for helping a woman access abortion medication.

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Center Sues Texas on Behalf of Women Denied Abortions After Facing Dangerous Pregnancy Complications

As extreme abortion bans cause fear and confusion for patients and doctors, lawsuit seeks to clarify “medical emergency” exception under Texas law.

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In Ruling by Inter-American Court of Human Rights, New Legal Protections for Pregnant Women

In case involving the death of a pregnant woman in Argentina, Court requires states across Latin America to adopt policies to prevent obstetric violence.

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Nationwide Threat to Medication Abortion

Anti-abortion advocates sue the FDA attempting to remove an abortion medication in all 50 states.

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Center Releases 2022 State Legislative Wrap-up

Report shows stark contrast in lawmakers’ priorities: U.S. states attacking abortion rights failed to safeguard maternal health and fertility care; states protecting abortion rights acted to improve care.

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30 Years of Impact: Improving Access to Maternal Health Care

Over the last 30 years, the Center has been working to improve access to maternal health care through advocacy, litigation, and human rights research and fact-finding.

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Texas Court Rejects Vigilante Lawsuit Against Doctor

Court rules a citizen not harmed can’t sue doctor who violated Texas’s S.B. 8 abortion ban.

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Reproductive rights are human rights.

Help us ensure that every government around the world guarantees them.

<strong>UN Treaty Bodies Call for the Philippines to Decriminalize Abortion and Protect Adolescents’ SRHR</strong>  card link

UN Treaty Bodies Call for the Philippines to Decriminalize Abortion and Protect Adolescents’ SRHR 

Actions follow years of advocacy by the Center and its national partners.

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State Court Abortion Litigation Tracker Launched by the Center for Reproductive Rights and the Brennan Center for Justice

Tool aggregates litigation against abortion bans in state courts since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Kansas Telemedicine Ban Blocked, Allowing Expansion of Medication Abortion Services

The use of telemedicine is an important tool for increasing access to abortion care, especially in remote and underserved areas.

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Video Replay: U.S. Abortion Regression in the Global Context

Watch the presentation from the International Conference on Family Planning by the Center's Katy Mayall.

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Georgia Abortion Ban Struck Down, Allowing Abortion Care Beyond Six Weeks to Resume

In case brought by the Center and its partners, judge enjoins ban that was in effect since July.

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Reproductive rights are human rights.

Help us ensure that every government around the world guarantees them.