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Claire Pierson @clairepierson.bsky.social · 2d

For anyone in the Liverpool area, we are hosting a conversation and hands-on workshop on abortion rights and creative methods as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science - come join us! Sign up here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/claire-piers...
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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 1d

According to the European Abortion Policies Atlas

"18 European countries fail to provide people with clear and accurate information about abortion care"

www.epfweb.org/node/939

European Abortion Policies Atlas

The joint EPF-IPPF EN “European Abortion Policies Atlas” scores 53 European countries and territories on legal frameworks to access safe abortion care and clearly shows that Europe is not as progressi...

www.epfweb.org

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 2d

The self-defeating aspect of censorship: the example of Comstock (USA)

theconversation.com/censorship-c...

Censorship campaigns can have a way of backfiring – look no further than the fate of America’s most prolific censor

Anthony Comstock’s decades-long censorship campaign ended up turning him into a laughingstock.

theconversation.com

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 5d

"Call to allow ‘safe and effective’ at-home abortions up to 12 weeks in UK" #abortion

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Call to allow ‘safe and effective’ at-home abortions up to 12 weeks in UK

Experts point to study showing procedures at home are no riskier or less successful than hospital care

www.theguardian.com

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 6d

"These are anxious times, not just for parents but for everyone. We live in a country where reproductive justice is still not a given,"

Reflecting on how technology and design impacted experiences of birthing and post-partum throughout history:

Five highlights from the Designing Motherhood: Things That Make and Break Our Births exhibition

The forerunner of the single-use pregnancy test is included in this roundup of objects that are part of Designing Motherhood exhibition.

www.dezeen.com

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Sandra W Rodríguez @lasandunga.bsky.social · Jul 21

We’re editing a book on reproductive justice in Latin America and invite extended abstracts (800 words) by Nov 30, 2025.

More info: tinyurl.com/2298h4c5

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 6d

In US Catholic universities, students are stepping up to meet the #reproductive and #contraceptive health needs of their peers: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

A student 'womb service' works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

At Catholic universities, which generally don't offer contraceptives on their campuses, student groups have stepped in to fill the gaps.

www.nbcnews.com

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 7d

"Over half...of Gen Z and millennial respondents reported relying on unverified sources like social media to understand their reproductive health, while 45 per cent admitted they had followed at least one unqualified “healthfluencer” for advice..." #misinformation

www.htworld.co.uk/news/consume...

Consumer research reveals growing impact of reproductive health misinformation

Misinformation about reproductive health is a major concern for almost three quarters of British women, yet 44 per cent admit they do not fact-check medical information they see online, new data has r...

www.htworld.co.uk

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 8d

"Access to safe #abortion is not a matter of political or ideological debate; it is an essential component of comprehensive reproductive healthcare." Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie, Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa and Vice-Chairperson of the ACHPR

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

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 8d

In the Philippines, pregnant people are turning to underground, online abortion providers:

Click to abort: Hidden ordeal of women forced to seek abortion online

MANILA, Philippines — Women seeking to terminate unwanted pregnancies seem to have found solace in online selling platforms, where vendors openly offer "abortion pills" or herbal

newsinfo.inquirer.net

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 8d

'“We can’t assume that future political leaders will respect the pro-choice consensus”: why we need to continue to fight for reproductive justice'

“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

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 9d

"Data also showed that over a quarter, or 26.7%, of videos with abortion-related search terms contained inaccurate information, compared to 4.3% of other medically centered videos." Medical misinformation and #tiktok

Over 20% of sexual health-related TikToks found to contain inaccurate information

Young adults turning to TikTok for sexual health information are being confronted with misinformation, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National…

medicalxpress.com

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 9d

Art not evidence: drill and rap on trial

Art Not Evidence: ‘Artistic censorship is a growing issue’

In view of the ongoing misuse of rap lyrics in criminal proceedings against Kneecap, Bob Vylan and countless drill artists, Art Not Evidence are amping up their campaign to protect creative expression

www.dazeddigital.com

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 12d

"Andorran prince-bishop faces law to decriminalize abortion"

Andorran prince-bishop faces law to decriminalize abortion

Local media report that Vatican diplomats worked to broker a legislative compromise

www.pillarcatholic.com

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 12d

How abortion and post-abortion counselling seekers are at risk from anti-abortion misinformation/directive counselling in the UK:

(Warning on the presenting repeating an anti-abortion framing of decriminalisation)

The charity recommending ‘abortion reversal pills’ to vulnerable women | The Story

An undercover Times investigation reveals how US-inspired Christian activists are running services across the UK, offering pro-life advice to those looking for impartial support. They also recommend…

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 13d

"In a world that is constantly finding ways to legislate away bodily autonomy and hide queer identities, social media platforms have an opportunity to stand as safe havens for access to community and knowledge."

www.eff.org/pages/algori...

Going Viral vs. Going Dark: Why Extremism Trends and Abortion Content Gets Censored

BY KENYATTA THOMAS | September 22, 2025This is the fourth installment in a blog series documenting EFF's findings from the Stop Censoring Abortion campaign. You can read additional posts here. One of ...

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 13d

I remember the flurry of TikTok videos when Roe was overturned. But as this article states, the "health and legal risks involved with these treatments are stark" #abortion

Herbal Abortion Is Making a Comeback. So Are the Dangers.

Since the Supreme Court gutted Roe, interest in old folk methods of terminating pregnancies has spiked. But the health and legal risks involved with these treatments are stark.

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 14d

"Europe Continues to Advance on Abortion Rights, but Access Barriers Remain"

Europe Continues to Advance on Abortion Rights, but Access Barriers Remain | Center for Reproductive Rights

GENEVA, 23.09.2025—New analysis from the Center for Reproductive Rights highlights a trend of ongoing progress on abortion law across Europe, with an

reproductiverights.org

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 15d

How online helplines are providing support for people seeking abortion in Kenya. This is so important due to the risks posed by unsafe neighbourhood abortions and an often judgemental healthcare system:

Backstreet abortions fuel a deadly crisis for teens in Kenya's slums

Some girls get life-threatening injuries to their uterus, bladder, or pelvis, often after attempting to self-induce abortions using crude instruments.

www.standardmedia.co.ke

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 15d

Margate #queer library is hosting an event and a residency on #censorship in British media and literature in October:

Banned books reading room - Margate Queer Library - Index on Censorship

Margate Queer Library teams up with local artists Connor Sansby & Dan Thompson to host a special residency of books that have been censored in the United Kingdom. Initially created […]

www.indexoncensorship.org

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 16d

While US cuts to #aid are making headlines, UK cuts may also potentially be devastating to the world's poorest people:

www.bmj.com

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 16d

From hallucinated books to slop, how AI is impacting library work: www.404media.co/librarians-a...

Librarians Are Being Asked to Find AI-Hallucinated Books

It’s a trippy time to have a library card.

www.404media.co

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Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 19d

RTÉ exposé shows how location #data is tracking people in Ireland, including into IVF and women's health clinics. This data is then being packaged and sold by international data brokers:

www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

#privacy

Security concern as tens of thousands of phone locations for sale

Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase within the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigati...

www.rte.ie

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 19d

Social media companies are suppressing #abortion content on frivolous grounds:

www.eff.org/pages/our-st...

Our Stop Censoring Abortion Campaign Uncovers a Social Media Censorship Crisis

For months, EFF has been investigating stories from users whose abortion-related content has been taken down or otherwise suppressed by major social media platforms. In collaboration with our allies—i...

www.eff.org

Alana Farrell @alanafarrell.bsky.social · 22d

Opposition to enshrining abortion rights in the constitution of Luxembourg:

Constitutional change: Cardinal Hollerich says abortion proposal risks 'totalitarian' shift

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich has warned that enshrining abortion rights in Luxembourg's constitution could "drive people to right-wing extremism," calling the potential move a "sad day" for the…

today.rtl.lu