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SAAF grantee partner CLACAI shares a "a groundbreaking, globally unique monitoring project on access to reproductive health, conducted in 9 Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Uruguay." 👇
saludreproductivavital.info/monitoreo/ #ReproSky
saludreproductivavital.info/monitoreo/ #ReproSky
Monitoreo Ciudadano - La Salud Reproductiva es Vital
En esta sección se presentan los resultados de un inédito monitoreo sobre acceso a la salud reproductiva único a nivel global, realizado en nueve países de América Latina: Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, ...
saludreproductivavital.info
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
SAAF grantee partner CLACAI shares a "a groundbreaking, globally unique monitoring project on access to reproductive health, conducted in 9 Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Uruguay." 👇
saludreproductivavital.info/monitoreo/ #ReproSky
saludreproductivavital.info/monitoreo/ #ReproSky
"Zimbabwe is on the brink of a transformative moment for reproductive rights."
Very exciting #abortion reform updates from Zimbabwe!
saafund.org/zimbabwe-is-... #Repro #ReproSky
Very exciting #abortion reform updates from Zimbabwe!
saafund.org/zimbabwe-is-... #Repro #ReproSky
Zimbabwe is due to reform its abortion law - Safe Abortion Action Fund
Zimbabwe is on the brink of a transformative moment for reproductive rights.
saafund.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"Zimbabwe is on the brink of a transformative moment for reproductive rights."
Very exciting #abortion reform updates from Zimbabwe!
saafund.org/zimbabwe-is-... #Repro #ReproSky
Very exciting #abortion reform updates from Zimbabwe!
saafund.org/zimbabwe-is-... #Repro #ReproSky
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Actually, Gen Z men do care about abortion
Polling from Abortion in America found that young men were particularly responsive to stories from people who were impacted by abortion bans.
📰 19thnews.org/2025/11/gen-...
Polling from Abortion in America found that young men were particularly responsive to stories from people who were impacted by abortion bans.
📰 19thnews.org/2025/11/gen-...
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Actually, Gen Z men do care about abortion
Polling from Abortion in America found that young men were particularly responsive to stories from people who were impacted by abortion bans.
📰 19thnews.org/2025/11/gen-...
Polling from Abortion in America found that young men were particularly responsive to stories from people who were impacted by abortion bans.
📰 19thnews.org/2025/11/gen-...
"Despite the legalisation of abortion, services are not widely available. Limited access forces women to use illegal methods."
SAAF grantee partner Tamtang calls for increased provision of safe abortion in Thailand:
www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-...
SAAF grantee partner Tamtang calls for increased provision of safe abortion in Thailand:
www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-...
A call for compliance
In February, the Social Security Office issued guidelines to partner hospitals, stressing that subscribers are eligible for abortion and post-abortion care, classified as sickness benefit.
www.bangkokpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
"Despite the legalisation of abortion, services are not widely available. Limited access forces women to use illegal methods."
SAAF grantee partner Tamtang calls for increased provision of safe abortion in Thailand:
www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-...
SAAF grantee partner Tamtang calls for increased provision of safe abortion in Thailand:
www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-...
SAAF grantee partner in Albania finds that many young people in the country are turning away from doctors and relying on peers/the internet for information about contraception and abortion:
euronews.al/en/study-alb...
euronews.al/en/study-alb...
Study: Albanian Youth Using Contraceptives and Abortion Pills Without Medical Supervision - Euronews Albania
Albanian youth are increasingly distancing themselves from doctors and relying on contraceptive methods based mainly on what they read online or the influence of their peers. This is a warning that de...
euronews.al
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
SAAF grantee partner in Albania finds that many young people in the country are turning away from doctors and relying on peers/the internet for information about contraception and abortion:
euronews.al/en/study-alb...
euronews.al/en/study-alb...
"Malawi could save thousands of dollars in postabortion care and treatment following the recent High Court groundbreaking decision that gives survivors of sexual violence the right to access safe abortion services."
www.devex.com/news/could-m...
www.devex.com/news/could-m...
Could Malawi’s landmark abortion ruling save lives — and public funds?
Experts say a High Court decision granting survivors of sexual violence access to safe abortion services could reduce Malawi’s maternal deaths — and ease the strain on its health system.
www.devex.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"Malawi could save thousands of dollars in postabortion care and treatment following the recent High Court groundbreaking decision that gives survivors of sexual violence the right to access safe abortion services."
www.devex.com/news/could-m...
www.devex.com/news/could-m...
“The stark reality is that despite significant progress across Europe, abortion access is still restricted by a disturbing array of visible and invisible barriers.”
New report from @amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
New report from @amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Europe: Existing barriers to abortion access compounded by alarming attempts to roll back reproductive rights
European governments must act to ensure equal and universal access to abortion care in the face of ongoing restrictions and intensifying efforts to further limit access to abortion across the region, ...
www.amnesty.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
“The stark reality is that despite significant progress across Europe, abortion access is still restricted by a disturbing array of visible and invisible barriers.”
New report from @amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
New report from @amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
"Women's rights groups have welcomed a decision by a Malawian court to allow safe abortions for women and girls subjected to sexual violence."
www.dw.com/en/its-women...
www.dw.com/en/its-women...
It's women's rights versus religion in Malawi abortion fight – DW – 11/06/2025
Women's rights groups have welcomed a decision by a Malawian court to allow safe abortions for women and girls subjected to sexual violence. But some religious groups oppose abortion.
www.dw.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Women's rights groups have welcomed a decision by a Malawian court to allow safe abortions for women and girls subjected to sexual violence."
www.dw.com/en/its-women...
www.dw.com/en/its-women...
Nuevo! Guía de buenas prácticas para la atención del aborto inducido a partir de 20 semanas de embarazo:
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New! Best practice guide for abortion care from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards:
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From SAAF grantee partner CLACAI
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New! Best practice guide for abortion care from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards:
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From SAAF grantee partner CLACAI
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Nuevo! Guía de buenas prácticas para la atención del aborto inducido a partir de 20 semanas de embarazo:
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New! Best practice guide for abortion care from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards:
clacaidigital.info/handle/12345...
From SAAF grantee partner CLACAI
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New! Best practice guide for abortion care from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards:
clacaidigital.info/handle/12345...
From SAAF grantee partner CLACAI
"A landmark study has found survivors of rape and incest in five African countries are being blocked from access to safe abortion, despite being entitled to it by law."
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... #Repro #ReproSky
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... #Repro #ReproSky
Aid cuts are worsening Africa’s unsafe abortion crisis, researchers warn
Funding cuts are set to block more women and girls from getting lifesaving healthcare and post-rape support, researcher Dr Jonna Both tells The Independent
www.independent.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
"A landmark study has found survivors of rape and incest in five African countries are being blocked from access to safe abortion, despite being entitled to it by law."
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... #Repro #ReproSky
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... #Repro #ReproSky
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Malta’s recent legal amendment allows abortion in instances where a pregnant woman's life is in immediate danger.
A recent debate, outlined by the article below, highlights how divisive the topic of abortion is in Malta, and ultimately its continued impact on women's autonomy, health & wellbeing.
A recent debate, outlined by the article below, highlights how divisive the topic of abortion is in Malta, and ultimately its continued impact on women's autonomy, health & wellbeing.
Abortion debate at University of Malta highlights deep divisions on law and ethics - The Malta Independent
A debate on abortion held at the University of Malta brought together opposing perspectives on one of the country’s most sensitive social issues. Organised by the Kunsill Studenti
www.independent.com.mt
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Malta’s recent legal amendment allows abortion in instances where a pregnant woman's life is in immediate danger.
A recent debate, outlined by the article below, highlights how divisive the topic of abortion is in Malta, and ultimately its continued impact on women's autonomy, health & wellbeing.
A recent debate, outlined by the article below, highlights how divisive the topic of abortion is in Malta, and ultimately its continued impact on women's autonomy, health & wellbeing.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The Latvian parliament’s decision to withdraw from the #IstanbulConvention, a key safeguard against gender-based violence, is deeply concerning. This move puts the safety of women and girls in Latvia at risk and undermines broader regional efforts to combat violence against women.
Latvian parliament votes to exit Istanbul Convention on women's rights
The Latvian parliament decided to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention after a heated 13-hour debate, potentially making Latvia the first EU state to renounce it.
www.euronews.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Latvian parliament’s decision to withdraw from the #IstanbulConvention, a key safeguard against gender-based violence, is deeply concerning. This move puts the safety of women and girls in Latvia at risk and undermines broader regional efforts to combat violence against women.
"The vast majority of SAAF grantee partners are negatively impacted by recent funding cuts.
90% of respondents informed us that they have been negatively affected by changes to the international funding environment in the past couple of years."
New blogpost: saafund.org/how-our-gran...
90% of respondents informed us that they have been negatively affected by changes to the international funding environment in the past couple of years."
New blogpost: saafund.org/how-our-gran...
How our grantee partners are coping with funding cuts and rising opposition - Safe Abortion Action Fund
90% of grantee partners have been negatively affected by changes to the international funding environment.
saafund.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"The vast majority of SAAF grantee partners are negatively impacted by recent funding cuts.
90% of respondents informed us that they have been negatively affected by changes to the international funding environment in the past couple of years."
New blogpost: saafund.org/how-our-gran...
90% of respondents informed us that they have been negatively affected by changes to the international funding environment in the past couple of years."
New blogpost: saafund.org/how-our-gran...
Positive news from Malawi!
A girl who was denied abortion care has won her case and the judge has confirmed that young people who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence are entitled to safe abortion care.
gazettengr.com/malawi-high-...
A girl who was denied abortion care has won her case and the judge has confirmed that young people who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence are entitled to safe abortion care.
gazettengr.com/malawi-high-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Positive news from Malawi!
A girl who was denied abortion care has won her case and the judge has confirmed that young people who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence are entitled to safe abortion care.
gazettengr.com/malawi-high-...
A girl who was denied abortion care has won her case and the judge has confirmed that young people who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence are entitled to safe abortion care.
gazettengr.com/malawi-high-...
Scottish campaigners are working towards full decriminalisation of abortion! 🙌
“Women in Scotland deserve a system of abortion care that is in sync with modern healthcare practices and upholds our human rights."
tfn.scot/news/scotlan...
“Women in Scotland deserve a system of abortion care that is in sync with modern healthcare practices and upholds our human rights."
tfn.scot/news/scotlan...
Scotland launches national campaign to modernise abortion law - TFN
“Time’s up for outdated abortion laws”: national initiative aims to modernise law and protect reproductive rights.
tfn.scot
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Scottish campaigners are working towards full decriminalisation of abortion! 🙌
“Women in Scotland deserve a system of abortion care that is in sync with modern healthcare practices and upholds our human rights."
tfn.scot/news/scotlan...
“Women in Scotland deserve a system of abortion care that is in sync with modern healthcare practices and upholds our human rights."
tfn.scot/news/scotlan...
"I wanted to show what an abortion really is, so that there would be a plurality of perspectives."
www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/ar...
www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/ar...
On social media, women share their abortion stories to break the silence
In the face of misinformation and guilt-inducing rhetoric online, some users have chosen to speak openly about their abortions on these platforms. While sometimes it is simply a desire to share their ...
www.lemonde.fr
October 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
"I wanted to show what an abortion really is, so that there would be a plurality of perspectives."
www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/ar...
www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/ar...
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Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes
Countries in Europe and the Americas have been following this recognizable pattern. Nicaragua and Poland have both banned abortion. Hungary, Turkey and Russia have all clamped down on access
📰 theconversation.com/banning-abor...
Countries in Europe and the Americas have been following this recognizable pattern. Nicaragua and Poland have both banned abortion. Hungary, Turkey and Russia have all clamped down on access
📰 theconversation.com/banning-abor...
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes
Countries in Europe and the Americas have been following this recognizable pattern. Nicaragua and Poland have both banned abortion. Hungary, Turkey and Russia have all clamped down on access
📰 theconversation.com/banning-abor...
Countries in Europe and the Americas have been following this recognizable pattern. Nicaragua and Poland have both banned abortion. Hungary, Turkey and Russia have all clamped down on access
📰 theconversation.com/banning-abor...
"All reproductive healthcare providers should learn from those who perform abortions: The pregnant person is the protagonist of their own story, not a supporting character."
www.thecut.com/article/make...
www.thecut.com/article/make...
The Best Doctors Are Abortion Providers
To most of the medical system, pregnant people are secondary to the fetuses they carry.
www.thecut.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"All reproductive healthcare providers should learn from those who perform abortions: The pregnant person is the protagonist of their own story, not a supporting character."
www.thecut.com/article/make...
www.thecut.com/article/make...
Love to see citizens in Latvia protesting restrictions to the #abortion law 👏
"I certainly don't want to live in a Latvia where my choices and my destiny as a woman are limited, and the destiny of other people I care about."
eng.lsm.lv/article/poli... #ReproSky
"I certainly don't want to live in a Latvia where my choices and my destiny as a woman are limited, and the destiny of other people I care about."
eng.lsm.lv/article/poli... #ReproSky
Protest against abortion law amendments in Latvia
On Tuesday, 21 October, a protest was held in front of the Saeima against the amendments to the Law on Sexual and Reproductive Health, which aim to restrict abortions. The picket was attended mos...
eng.lsm.lv
October 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Love to see citizens in Latvia protesting restrictions to the #abortion law 👏
"I certainly don't want to live in a Latvia where my choices and my destiny as a woman are limited, and the destiny of other people I care about."
eng.lsm.lv/article/poli... #ReproSky
"I certainly don't want to live in a Latvia where my choices and my destiny as a woman are limited, and the destiny of other people I care about."
eng.lsm.lv/article/poli... #ReproSky
The UN Trust Fund is accepting applications for 4-year grants to work on prevention of violence against women and girls.
Deadline to apply is 19 November 2025:
untf.unwomen.org/en/grant-giv... #GBV #Funding #Grants #Fondo #Fonds
Deadline to apply is 19 November 2025:
untf.unwomen.org/en/grant-giv... #GBV #Funding #Grants #Fondo #Fonds
Call for proposals
The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls awards grants to civil society and women's rights organizations.
untf.unwomen.org
October 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Fondo MARÍA is the first abortion fund in Latin America and the only one in Mexico. / El Fondo MARIA es el primer Fondo de Aborto en América Latina y el único en México. 💚
www.lja.mx/2025/10/fond...
www.lja.mx/2025/10/fond...
Fondo María: el único y primer fondo de aborto en México que lleva más de 15 años acompañando a mujeres que abortan - LJA.MX Noticias México
Como lo indican sus siglas, Fondo MARÍA trabaja en torno a Mujeres, Aborto, Reproducción, Información y Acompañamiento. Desde hace 16 años, este fondo
www.lja.mx
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Fondo MARÍA is the first abortion fund in Latin America and the only one in Mexico. / El Fondo MARIA es el primer Fondo de Aborto en América Latina y el único en México. 💚
www.lja.mx/2025/10/fond...
www.lja.mx/2025/10/fond...
The President of Costa Rica has further restricted abortion rights to allow for the procedure only when the pregnant person's life is in danger: apnews.com/article/cost...
Costa Rica's president limits abortion to life-threatening cases
Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves has further restricted access to abortion, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger.
apnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The President of Costa Rica has further restricted abortion rights to allow for the procedure only when the pregnant person's life is in danger: apnews.com/article/cost...
"All the states in Mexico are choosing to decriminalise only up to 12 weeks, but this is just a political agreement, it’s nothing to do with up-to-date medical and scientific evidence." - Daniela
NEW interviews with Di Ramona, SAAF grantee partner in Mexico 🇲🇽
saafund.org/we-are-the-a... #ReproSky
NEW interviews with Di Ramona, SAAF grantee partner in Mexico 🇲🇽
saafund.org/we-are-the-a... #ReproSky
“We are the abortion experts.” - Safe Abortion Action Fund
I want to imagine a future with free access to abortion. I want abortion taken out of all criminal codes.
saafund.org
October 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM
"All the states in Mexico are choosing to decriminalise only up to 12 weeks, but this is just a political agreement, it’s nothing to do with up-to-date medical and scientific evidence." - Daniela
NEW interviews with Di Ramona, SAAF grantee partner in Mexico 🇲🇽
saafund.org/we-are-the-a... #ReproSky
NEW interviews with Di Ramona, SAAF grantee partner in Mexico 🇲🇽
saafund.org/we-are-the-a... #ReproSky
"Mabia-Ghana provides lifesaving reproductive health services, including capacity building for safe abortion care...These services are not luxuries; they are lifelines that prevent needless deaths and empower girls to reclaim control over their futures."
allafrica.com/stories/2025...
allafrica.com/stories/2025...
Ghana: Breaking Chains, Building Dreams - The Changing Story of the Girl Child in Northern Ghana
Guest Column - Every year, the world pauses on the International Day of the Girl Child to reflect on the progress and challenges facing girls. In Northern Ghana, this reflection carries even deeper me...
allafrica.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Mabia-Ghana provides lifesaving reproductive health services, including capacity building for safe abortion care...These services are not luxuries; they are lifelines that prevent needless deaths and empower girls to reclaim control over their futures."
allafrica.com/stories/2025...
allafrica.com/stories/2025...