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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · 18d

Switzerland has passed new measures that include insurance coverage for abortion starting in 2027. That part went under the radar! Full funding for abortion is a fundamental right, otherwise low-income people are unfairly punished.

How Switzerland became liberal on abortion – without noticing

From 2027 Swiss health insurers will cover the full cost of abortions. The change passed through parliament almost unnoticed.

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rePROs Fight Back @reprosfightback.bsky.social · 19d

Your reproductive rights should never depend on where you live.

Stay informed and find ways to fight back with rePROs Fight Back’s vast podcast library: reprosfightback.com

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Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF) @safeabortion.bsky.social · 23d

'Spain moves to enshrine abortion as constitutional right'🙏

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Spain moves to enshrine abortion as constitutional right | Euractiv

Sánchez accused the PP of “merging with the far right”

www.euractiv.com

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Alliance for Choice @all4choice.bsky.social · 27d

The #StopCensoringAbortion Campaign is shining a light on the social media platforms that suppress abortion information on their platforms. Abortion seekers need access to informed, medically accurate and essential healthcare information. More: www.eff.org/pages/stop-c...

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WHO @who.int · 29d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

#BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.

Let’s make breast cancer history (breast cancer is striked out in the creative)

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · 28d

It’s time for Meta to put its money where its mouth is. Users deserve better than a system where rules are applied at random, appeals go nowhere, and vital reproductive health information is silenced. Meta must commit to moderating with fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Platforms Have Failed Us on Abortion Content. Here's How They Can Fix It.

BY MOLLY BUCKLEY | October 1, 2025This is the eighth installment in a blog series documenting EFF's findings from the Stop Censoring Abortion campaign. You can read additional posts here. In our Stop ...

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · 28d

At an Abuja Nigeria conference, stakeholders issued a unified call for stronger collaboration, legal reform, and greater investment in reproductive health services. They emphasized that reducing maternal mortality requires comprehensive approaches that place women’s health and rights at the centre.

FG vows tougher action against unsafe abortions, maternal mortality

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal mortality by tackling unsafe abortion and strengthening reproductive health systems nationwide. Minister of Health and Social ...

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · 29d

Reproductive health advocates have called on Malawi’s newly elected Members of Parliament to urgently review the country’s restrictive abortion law, warning that unsafe procedures continue to claim women’s lives.

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The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · 29d

A sad reality that we must overcome

Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · 29d

In the first two years after the US supreme court overturned Roe v Wade, prosecutors in 16 states charged more than 400 people with pregnancy-related "crimes," new research released by Pregnancy Justice has found.

Hundreds of US women charged with pregnancy-related crimes since fall of Roe

Study finds prosecutors targeting low-income women mainly in US south – and figure likely to be an undercount

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Supporting Abortions for Everyone - S.A.F.E. @supportabort.bsky.social · 29d

"Philanthropy in Europe must wake up. Abortion is not a side issue. It is not someone else’s problem. It is the frontline of the struggle against authoritarianism, misogyny, and the rise of the right. Brave new activism demands brave new funding."

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The myth of European abortion access: Why funders must take action this International Safe Abortion Day - Alliance magazine

Every year, tens of thousands of people in Europe are forced to cross borders, borrow money, or risk unsafe methods just to end a pregnancy. On 28 September, 2025, International Safe Abortion Day is a...

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · Sep 29

Globally, approximately 45% of abortions are performed unsafely. This contributes to an estimated 13% of preventable maternal deaths, according to the World Health Organisation.

Namibia: Unsafe Abortions Contribute to 13% of Preventable Deaths

As the world marks International Safe Abortion Day, an alarm has been raised over the staggering prevalence of unsafe abortions worldwide, urging decisive action to ensure women and girls have access ...

allafrica.com

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · Sep 29

Human rights lobby groups have called on Kenya's President William Ruto to decriminalize safe abortion. Every year, 8.3 million women and girls in Africa undergo unsafe abortions, making it one of the leading causes of maternal mortality.

Rights Groups urge Ruto to decriminalise safe abortion

The lobbyists also pointed to the Maputo Protocol, which explicitly recognises abortion as a right

www.the-star.co.ke

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The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · Sep 29

Dear development partners, you are called upon to integrate sexual and reproductive healthcare as part of humanitarian response in conflict and crisis settings, ensuring safe abortion care is available even in emergencies. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

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The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · Sep 29

Dear partners, let us hold governments accountable to their international human rights obligations, including the right to life, health, privacy, and freedom from torture and discrimination. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

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The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · Sep 29

We call upon donor agencies to prioritize safe abortion services and advocacy efforts, ensuring equitable and sustainable financing for grassroots and feminist organizations, especially those led by women, youth, gender-diverse individuals, and key populations. #Sept28 #AbortionisHealthCare

The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · Sep 29

We call on global institutions and funding bodies to: Prioritize Sexual and Reproductive Health, including safe abortion, in global health and development agendas as essential to gender equality, justice, and sustainable development. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

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The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · Sep 29

To political leaders; Embrace comprehensive sexuality education and ensure the availability and accessibility of accurate, evidence-based information so individuals can make informed decisions about their bodies and lives. #Sept28, #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

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The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · Sep 29

Dear government leaders, invest in healthcare services and ensure a supportive, affordable and well-functioning health system that provides safe abortion and comprehensive reproductive health care without stigma or discrimination. #Sept28 #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

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WHO @who.int · Sep 24

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy

Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

WHO statement on autism-related issues

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WHO @who.int · Sep 28

Today is International #SafeAbortion Day.

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

Abortion should be regulated like other health services so that women and girls can access safe, timely and respectful care.

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WHO @who.int · Sep 28

📢 Access to medical abortion saves lives.

The medications used – #mifepristone and #misoprostol - are included on WHO’s list of Essential Medicines.

🔗 bit.ly/3OynjiA

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WHO @who.int · Sep 28

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

#HealthForAll

Restricting access to safe abortion drives women and girls to unsafe procedures.

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · Sep 29

On International Safe Abortion Day, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights underscores the critical message of the 2025 theme: “Safe Abortion is Life-Saving Healthcare.” Across Africa, unsafe abortion remains a devastating public health crisis and a grave violation of human rights.

STATEMENT BY THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL SAFE ABORTION DAY

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · Sep 29

"In the midst of this reproductive health care apocalypse, mifepristone is proving itself to be a hero in the fight for abortion access." - Elisa Wells, Plan C

Celebrating mifepristone, a hero in modern abortion access, on its 25th anniversary in the U.S.

Mifepristone has played a disruptive and transformational role in today’s abortion access landscape, writes Plan C’s Elisa Wells.

www.statnews.com

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The Community Agenda @communityagenda.bsky.social · Sep 28

Dear government leaders across the globe; Fulfil obligations under international human rights law and treaties by aligning national policies with global standards on reproductive rights and justice. @safeabortion.bsky.social @msichoices.org #Sept28 #SafeAbortionSavesLives #AbortionisHealthCare

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