MSI Reproductive Choices
@msichoices.org
We’re one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare, fighting for reproductive choice around the world 🌎
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@msichoices.org
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Hello Bluesky 💙 We're MSI Reproductive Choices - one of the world's leading providers of abortion and contraception. We work across 36 countries to deliver and advocate for reproductive choice. Because everyone should have the power to choose their own future. #ChooseChoice
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📅 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
➡️ It marks the start of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence.
📢 Over the next 16 days, we'll share why sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential for ending sexual and gender-based violence.
➡️ It marks the start of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence.
📢 Over the next 16 days, we'll share why sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential for ending sexual and gender-based violence.
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📅 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
➡️ It marks the start of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence.
📢 Over the next 16 days, we'll share why sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential for ending sexual and gender-based violence.
➡️ It marks the start of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence.
📢 Over the next 16 days, we'll share why sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential for ending sexual and gender-based violence.
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Spend the morning with us and a giant IUD!
💙 On Wednesday we spent an amazing morning with Freeda, a giant inflatable IUD.
💙 Freeda has been touring Europe to celebrate the power of choice while highlighting the global threats to contraception access.
#Contraception #IUD
💙 On Wednesday we spent an amazing morning with Freeda, a giant inflatable IUD.
💙 Freeda has been touring Europe to celebrate the power of choice while highlighting the global threats to contraception access.
#Contraception #IUD
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Spend the morning with us and a giant IUD!
💙 On Wednesday we spent an amazing morning with Freeda, a giant inflatable IUD.
💙 Freeda has been touring Europe to celebrate the power of choice while highlighting the global threats to contraception access.
#Contraception #IUD
💙 On Wednesday we spent an amazing morning with Freeda, a giant inflatable IUD.
💙 Freeda has been touring Europe to celebrate the power of choice while highlighting the global threats to contraception access.
#Contraception #IUD
✨ We loved hosting Freeda, a giant IUD, in London!
Her message is simple: contraception is freedom, and that is non-negotiable.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Freeda's tour happen 💙 Plan International UK My Voice, My Choice IPPF European Network Le Planning familial Countdown 2030 Europe
Her message is simple: contraception is freedom, and that is non-negotiable.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Freeda's tour happen 💙 Plan International UK My Voice, My Choice IPPF European Network Le Planning familial Countdown 2030 Europe
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
✨ We loved hosting Freeda, a giant IUD, in London!
Her message is simple: contraception is freedom, and that is non-negotiable.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Freeda's tour happen 💙 Plan International UK My Voice, My Choice IPPF European Network Le Planning familial Countdown 2030 Europe
Her message is simple: contraception is freedom, and that is non-negotiable.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Freeda's tour happen 💙 Plan International UK My Voice, My Choice IPPF European Network Le Planning familial Countdown 2030 Europe
Freeda, a giant IUD, is coming to London 👀
She’s a symbol of the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies. She's also a reminder that millions globally can't access contraception.
✊ Join us on Wednesday on the South Bank to stand for choice with Plan International UK IPPF European Network
She’s a symbol of the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies. She's also a reminder that millions globally can't access contraception.
✊ Join us on Wednesday on the South Bank to stand for choice with Plan International UK IPPF European Network
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Freeda, a giant IUD, is coming to London 👀
She’s a symbol of the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies. She's also a reminder that millions globally can't access contraception.
✊ Join us on Wednesday on the South Bank to stand for choice with Plan International UK IPPF European Network
She’s a symbol of the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies. She's also a reminder that millions globally can't access contraception.
✊ Join us on Wednesday on the South Bank to stand for choice with Plan International UK IPPF European Network
It's #WorldVasectomyDay ✨ A day for celebrating this effective and empowering contraceptive choice.
Together we can shift norms to champion men’s contraceptive responsibility, expand choice for men and couples, and embed vasectomy in health systems.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/qqh250XrABF
Together we can shift norms to champion men’s contraceptive responsibility, expand choice for men and couples, and embed vasectomy in health systems.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/qqh250XrABF
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
It's #WorldVasectomyDay ✨ A day for celebrating this effective and empowering contraceptive choice.
Together we can shift norms to champion men’s contraceptive responsibility, expand choice for men and couples, and embed vasectomy in health systems.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/qqh250XrABF
Together we can shift norms to champion men’s contraceptive responsibility, expand choice for men and couples, and embed vasectomy in health systems.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/qqh250XrABF
👀 She’s 6 metres tall and here to protect the right to choose. Meet 'Freeda Womb', a giant inflatable IUD.
Freeda is more than just art — she's a giant joyful symbol of the power of choice.
But she's also a reminder that access to contraception is at risk worldwide ⬇️
Freeda is more than just art — she's a giant joyful symbol of the power of choice.
But she's also a reminder that access to contraception is at risk worldwide ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
👀 She’s 6 metres tall and here to protect the right to choose. Meet 'Freeda Womb', a giant inflatable IUD.
Freeda is more than just art — she's a giant joyful symbol of the power of choice.
But she's also a reminder that access to contraception is at risk worldwide ⬇️
Freeda is more than just art — she's a giant joyful symbol of the power of choice.
But she's also a reminder that access to contraception is at risk worldwide ⬇️
What an inspiring week at #ICFP2025 ✨
MSI colleagues from around the world shared insights and strategised with global partners on how to expand access to sexual and reproductive health and rights together.
We look forward to turning the energy into action!
Here are some of our highlights ⬇️🧵
MSI colleagues from around the world shared insights and strategised with global partners on how to expand access to sexual and reproductive health and rights together.
We look forward to turning the energy into action!
Here are some of our highlights ⬇️🧵
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What an inspiring week at #ICFP2025 ✨
MSI colleagues from around the world shared insights and strategised with global partners on how to expand access to sexual and reproductive health and rights together.
We look forward to turning the energy into action!
Here are some of our highlights ⬇️🧵
MSI colleagues from around the world shared insights and strategised with global partners on how to expand access to sexual and reproductive health and rights together.
We look forward to turning the energy into action!
Here are some of our highlights ⬇️🧵
Today, we're launching our Abortion Anthology!
Take a glimpse into the lives of ten people — from a London clinic, to a Bolivian community network and a hospital ward in Ethiopia.
➡️ Read their abortion stories on our website: https://ow.ly/Ujkp50Xn1z5
Take a glimpse into the lives of ten people — from a London clinic, to a Bolivian community network and a hospital ward in Ethiopia.
➡️ Read their abortion stories on our website: https://ow.ly/Ujkp50Xn1z5
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today, we're launching our Abortion Anthology!
Take a glimpse into the lives of ten people — from a London clinic, to a Bolivian community network and a hospital ward in Ethiopia.
➡️ Read their abortion stories on our website: https://ow.ly/Ujkp50Xn1z5
Take a glimpse into the lives of ten people — from a London clinic, to a Bolivian community network and a hospital ward in Ethiopia.
➡️ Read their abortion stories on our website: https://ow.ly/Ujkp50Xn1z5
📢 In a landmark decision, the Malawi High Court has ruled that adolescent survivors of sexual violence have the right to abortion.
Until now, abortion was only allowed to save the pregnant person’s life.
Learn more: ow.ly/2YNo50XmnEL
Until now, abortion was only allowed to save the pregnant person’s life.
Learn more: ow.ly/2YNo50XmnEL
November 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
📢 In a landmark decision, the Malawi High Court has ruled that adolescent survivors of sexual violence have the right to abortion.
Until now, abortion was only allowed to save the pregnant person’s life.
Learn more: ow.ly/2YNo50XmnEL
Until now, abortion was only allowed to save the pregnant person’s life.
Learn more: ow.ly/2YNo50XmnEL
🎉 We're proud to have helped coordinate the first #ICFP pre-conference on abortion, where the Global Safe Abortion Dialogue came together to develop a worldwide action plan.
💙 Thank you to all who joined, including Global Affairs Canada Norad Packard Foundation Ipas Fòs Feminista AmplifyChange WHO
💙 Thank you to all who joined, including Global Affairs Canada Norad Packard Foundation Ipas Fòs Feminista AmplifyChange WHO
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🎉 We're proud to have helped coordinate the first #ICFP pre-conference on abortion, where the Global Safe Abortion Dialogue came together to develop a worldwide action plan.
💙 Thank you to all who joined, including Global Affairs Canada Norad Packard Foundation Ipas Fòs Feminista AmplifyChange WHO
💙 Thank you to all who joined, including Global Affairs Canada Norad Packard Foundation Ipas Fòs Feminista AmplifyChange WHO
📢 We're making noise about the US government's plan to destroy $9.7m of contraceptives — originally meant for charities.
@theintercept.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, who raised concerns that the US government is waiting for the commodities to expire.
🔗 ow.ly/lim750XjfaE
@theintercept.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, who raised concerns that the US government is waiting for the commodities to expire.
🔗 ow.ly/lim750XjfaE
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📢 We're making noise about the US government's plan to destroy $9.7m of contraceptives — originally meant for charities.
@theintercept.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, who raised concerns that the US government is waiting for the commodities to expire.
🔗 ow.ly/lim750XjfaE
@theintercept.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, who raised concerns that the US government is waiting for the commodities to expire.
🔗 ow.ly/lim750XjfaE
"Having control over the babies they have means women can work, and not be reliant on the men's dwindling fishing incomes. But aid cuts are threatening that lifeline."
Thank you @katlay.bsky.social for visiting our Senegal programme to uplift the voices of women on the frontline of climate change⤵️
Thank you @katlay.bsky.social for visiting our Senegal programme to uplift the voices of women on the frontline of climate change⤵️
‘Not a luxury, a necessity‘: how aid cuts to birth control harm Senegal’s women
‘Not a luxury, a necessity‘: how aid cuts to birth control harm Senegal’s women
‘The women here are warriors,’ says a midwife in Joal, and contraception is key to their health and life chances. But now UK and US aid cuts threaten to undo years of progress
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
"Having control over the babies they have means women can work, and not be reliant on the men's dwindling fishing incomes. But aid cuts are threatening that lifeline."
Thank you @katlay.bsky.social for visiting our Senegal programme to uplift the voices of women on the frontline of climate change⤵️
Thank you @katlay.bsky.social for visiting our Senegal programme to uplift the voices of women on the frontline of climate change⤵️
We're at #ICFP2025 next week!
MSI colleagues from across our global partnership will be sharing the latest insights and evidence from our service delivery and advocacy in a series of side events and presentations.
Find info on all our events over on our website ➡️ https://ow.ly/x1t950XhEne
MSI colleagues from across our global partnership will be sharing the latest insights and evidence from our service delivery and advocacy in a series of side events and presentations.
Find info on all our events over on our website ➡️ https://ow.ly/x1t950XhEne
October 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We're at #ICFP2025 next week!
MSI colleagues from across our global partnership will be sharing the latest insights and evidence from our service delivery and advocacy in a series of side events and presentations.
Find info on all our events over on our website ➡️ https://ow.ly/x1t950XhEne
MSI colleagues from across our global partnership will be sharing the latest insights and evidence from our service delivery and advocacy in a series of side events and presentations.
Find info on all our events over on our website ➡️ https://ow.ly/x1t950XhEne
Beth Schlachter, our senior director for US external relations, spoke to Reuters about the planned destruction of $9.7m of contraceptives.
"The consequences will be far-reaching, higher rates of unsafe abortion, more girls dropping out of school and more women dying."
🔗 https://ow.ly/vJRK50XgKzi
"The consequences will be far-reaching, higher rates of unsafe abortion, more girls dropping out of school and more women dying."
🔗 https://ow.ly/vJRK50XgKzi
US-funded contraceptives stuck in Belgium risk becoming unusable by mid-2026
Some U.S.-funded contraceptives worth nearly $4 million that are intended for poor nations but stuck in a Belgian warehouse since President Donald Trump froze foreign aid in January risk becoming unusable by the middle of next year, a reproductive rights group said on Thursday.
ow.ly
October 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Beth Schlachter, our senior director for US external relations, spoke to Reuters about the planned destruction of $9.7m of contraceptives.
"The consequences will be far-reaching, higher rates of unsafe abortion, more girls dropping out of school and more women dying."
🔗 https://ow.ly/vJRK50XgKzi
"The consequences will be far-reaching, higher rates of unsafe abortion, more girls dropping out of school and more women dying."
🔗 https://ow.ly/vJRK50XgKzi
A conservative Christian group that helped overturn the right to abortion in the US is now attacking UK abortion rights.
With the same tactics used to overturn #RoevWade, they're attacking abortion clinic buffer zones and gestational limits.
@bradleyjane.bsky.social & Elizabeth Dias report ⬇️
With the same tactics used to overturn #RoevWade, they're attacking abortion clinic buffer zones and gestational limits.
@bradleyjane.bsky.social & Elizabeth Dias report ⬇️
A conservative Christian group helped end the constitutional right to an abortion in the U.S. Now, it has taken its playbook to Britain. Here's how the Alliance Defending Freedom became an unlikely conduit between MAGA Republicans and the Reform U.K. party. nyti.ms/3KLqGol
They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.
An organization that fought abortion rights in the United States is now an unlikely conduit between MAGA Republicans and Britain’s ascendant Reform U.K. party.
nyti.ms
October 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A conservative Christian group that helped overturn the right to abortion in the US is now attacking UK abortion rights.
With the same tactics used to overturn #RoevWade, they're attacking abortion clinic buffer zones and gestational limits.
@bradleyjane.bsky.social & Elizabeth Dias report ⬇️
With the same tactics used to overturn #RoevWade, they're attacking abortion clinic buffer zones and gestational limits.
@bradleyjane.bsky.social & Elizabeth Dias report ⬇️
🚨 Why is the Trump administration talking about ‘abortifacient birth control’?
📢 It's a political effort to radically redefine what #abortion means and ultimately restrict access to certain forms of #contraception (such as IUDs and the pill).
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/UyMK50X8mtb
📢 It's a political effort to radically redefine what #abortion means and ultimately restrict access to certain forms of #contraception (such as IUDs and the pill).
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/UyMK50X8mtb
Contraception is not an ‘abortifacient’: Calling out disinformation from the US government - MSI Reproductive Choices
The US government is claiming that certain types of contraception are ‘abortifacient'. This is incorrect and a deliberate political move by the Trump administration to undermine the right to access contraception.
ow.ly
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨 Why is the Trump administration talking about ‘abortifacient birth control’?
📢 It's a political effort to radically redefine what #abortion means and ultimately restrict access to certain forms of #contraception (such as IUDs and the pill).
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/UyMK50X8mtb
📢 It's a political effort to radically redefine what #abortion means and ultimately restrict access to certain forms of #contraception (such as IUDs and the pill).
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/UyMK50X8mtb
This #ChoiceWeek, we asked our donors why they support reproductive choice — here are some of their messages ✨
In the face of global attacks on reproductive rights, we're inspired by our community and how they stand for the right to choose.
In the face of global attacks on reproductive rights, we're inspired by our community and how they stand for the right to choose.
October 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This #ChoiceWeek, we asked our donors why they support reproductive choice — here are some of their messages ✨
In the face of global attacks on reproductive rights, we're inspired by our community and how they stand for the right to choose.
In the face of global attacks on reproductive rights, we're inspired by our community and how they stand for the right to choose.
🚨 The Trump administration is planning to expand the global gag rule to include US NGOs, UN organisations and foreign governments.
"This would be an insidious encroachment on sovereignty, pressuring governments to change their laws." — Beth Schlachter, MSI Senior Director of US External Relations
"This would be an insidious encroachment on sovereignty, pressuring governments to change their laws." — Beth Schlachter, MSI Senior Director of US External Relations
October 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🚨 The Trump administration is planning to expand the global gag rule to include US NGOs, UN organisations and foreign governments.
"This would be an insidious encroachment on sovereignty, pressuring governments to change their laws." — Beth Schlachter, MSI Senior Director of US External Relations
"This would be an insidious encroachment on sovereignty, pressuring governments to change their laws." — Beth Schlachter, MSI Senior Director of US External Relations
Breaking: the Trump administration is planning to expand the global gag rule — a policy designed to block global abortion access — in order to restrict funding for organisations who work on gender and DEI overseas.
@politico.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, Beth Schlachter
@politico.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, Beth Schlachter
The Trump admin plans to block U.S. funding to organizations that do work abroad on issues related to gender identity and diversity.
Trump plans to block funding to groups that promote diversity policies abroad
The administration wants to expand a policy that already restricts U.S. funding to foreign groups that promote abortion access.
www.politico.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Breaking: the Trump administration is planning to expand the global gag rule — a policy designed to block global abortion access — in order to restrict funding for organisations who work on gender and DEI overseas.
@politico.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, Beth Schlachter
@politico.com spoke to our senior director of US external relations, Beth Schlachter
"President Trump’s cuts to humanitarian assistance have hurt all kinds of people. But from what I see on the ground, those suffering the most are women and girls."
Nick Kristof visited MSI's programme in Uganda to report on the impact of USAID cuts on reproductive health: https://ow.ly/TFuB50X4WCY
Nick Kristof visited MSI's programme in Uganda to report on the impact of USAID cuts on reproductive health: https://ow.ly/TFuB50X4WCY
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"President Trump’s cuts to humanitarian assistance have hurt all kinds of people. But from what I see on the ground, those suffering the most are women and girls."
Nick Kristof visited MSI's programme in Uganda to report on the impact of USAID cuts on reproductive health: https://ow.ly/TFuB50X4WCY
Nick Kristof visited MSI's programme in Uganda to report on the impact of USAID cuts on reproductive health: https://ow.ly/TFuB50X4WCY
It was #ChoiceWeek last week and we celebrated with:
✅ an event at #UNGA on the role of the media in challenging disinformation
✅ a 'pillboard' showing world leaders that millions don't have access to contraception
✅ print ads illustrating the power of choice
Thank you to everyone who took part!
✅ an event at #UNGA on the role of the media in challenging disinformation
✅ a 'pillboard' showing world leaders that millions don't have access to contraception
✅ print ads illustrating the power of choice
Thank you to everyone who took part!
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It was #ChoiceWeek last week and we celebrated with:
✅ an event at #UNGA on the role of the media in challenging disinformation
✅ a 'pillboard' showing world leaders that millions don't have access to contraception
✅ print ads illustrating the power of choice
Thank you to everyone who took part!
✅ an event at #UNGA on the role of the media in challenging disinformation
✅ a 'pillboard' showing world leaders that millions don't have access to contraception
✅ print ads illustrating the power of choice
Thank you to everyone who took part!
Reposted by MSI Reproductive Choices
We've been featured in Stylist this #InternationalSafeAbortionDay 🌟
"We need to consider what fighting for reproductive justice might look like in a global political climate which is more hostile to human rights and equality." - @louknightsmccudden.bsky.social
www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
"We need to consider what fighting for reproductive justice might look like in a global political climate which is more hostile to human rights and equality." - @louknightsmccudden.bsky.social
www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
“On Safe Abortion Day, we need to continue to fight for reproductive justice in the UK”
“While we can’t be complacent, we also shouldn’t be defeatist.”
www.stylist.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We've been featured in Stylist this #InternationalSafeAbortionDay 🌟
"We need to consider what fighting for reproductive justice might look like in a global political climate which is more hostile to human rights and equality." - @louknightsmccudden.bsky.social
www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
"We need to consider what fighting for reproductive justice might look like in a global political climate which is more hostile to human rights and equality." - @louknightsmccudden.bsky.social
www.stylist.co.uk/news/politic...
It’s International Safe Abortion Day, so here’s a reminder:
📢 Safe abortion is life-saving healthcare.
💙 Healthcare is a human right.
✊ We won’t back down until everyone has access to safe, legal abortion care.
#ChoiceWeek #AbortionIsHealthcare #SafeAbortionSavesLives
📢 Safe abortion is life-saving healthcare.
💙 Healthcare is a human right.
✊ We won’t back down until everyone has access to safe, legal abortion care.
#ChoiceWeek #AbortionIsHealthcare #SafeAbortionSavesLives
September 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It’s International Safe Abortion Day, so here’s a reminder:
📢 Safe abortion is life-saving healthcare.
💙 Healthcare is a human right.
✊ We won’t back down until everyone has access to safe, legal abortion care.
#ChoiceWeek #AbortionIsHealthcare #SafeAbortionSavesLives
📢 Safe abortion is life-saving healthcare.
💙 Healthcare is a human right.
✊ We won’t back down until everyone has access to safe, legal abortion care.
#ChoiceWeek #AbortionIsHealthcare #SafeAbortionSavesLives
It's #WorldContraceptionDay!
Contraception has the power to:
🎓 Help girls stay in school
💪 Support women to lead
🌍 Build a gender equal world
We believe every woman deserves the right to choose if and when she has children.
This #ChoiceWeek, are you with us?
Contraception has the power to:
🎓 Help girls stay in school
💪 Support women to lead
🌍 Build a gender equal world
We believe every woman deserves the right to choose if and when she has children.
This #ChoiceWeek, are you with us?
September 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
It's #WorldContraceptionDay!
Contraception has the power to:
🎓 Help girls stay in school
💪 Support women to lead
🌍 Build a gender equal world
We believe every woman deserves the right to choose if and when she has children.
This #ChoiceWeek, are you with us?
Contraception has the power to:
🎓 Help girls stay in school
💪 Support women to lead
🌍 Build a gender equal world
We believe every woman deserves the right to choose if and when she has children.
This #ChoiceWeek, are you with us?
Last night, we co-hosted an #UNGA event with @fullerproject.org on the role of the media in challenging disinformation around sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
September 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Last night, we co-hosted an #UNGA event with @fullerproject.org on the role of the media in challenging disinformation around sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek
Huge thanks to those who participated, including @nickkristof.bsky.social @ihartericka.bsky.social @khosla.bsky.social
#ChoiceWeek