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“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."
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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."
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“Women in Scotland deserve a system of abortion care that is in sync with modern healthcare practices and upholds our human rights."
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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...
SAAF grantee partner Di Ramona exposes lack of abortion access in Hidalgo, Mexico:
'For five months, Hidalgo has not had access to abortion drugs, says activist'
www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/desd...
'For five months, Hidalgo has not had access to abortion drugs, says activist'
www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/desd...
Desde hace cinco meses, Hidalgo no cuenta con medicamentos para acceder al aborto, asegura activista | El Universal
Daniela Téllez reportó que, además de la falta de insumos, persiste la violencia obstétrica en el estado
www.eluniversal.com.mx
October 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
SAAF grantee partner Di Ramona exposes lack of abortion access in Hidalgo, Mexico:
'For five months, Hidalgo has not had access to abortion drugs, says activist'
www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/desd...
'For five months, Hidalgo has not had access to abortion drugs, says activist'
www.eluniversal.com.mx/estados/desd...
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🚨 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
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"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."
Our very own @maraclarke.bsky.social 👏
Our very own @maraclarke.bsky.social 👏
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...
www.alliancemagazine.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
"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."
Our very own @maraclarke.bsky.social 👏
Our very own @maraclarke.bsky.social 👏
“Las acompañantas de aborto no acompañamos abortos, acompañamos decisiones.”
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“Abortion companions don’t accompany abortions, we accompany decisions.”
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“Abortion companions don’t accompany abortions, we accompany decisions.”
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“No acompañamos abortos, acompañamos decisiones”: 27S en México
¿Sabías que existe un día para visibilizar la labor de acompañantes de aborto en México? Te contamos por qué es importante el 27 de septiembre.
lacaderadeeva.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
“Las acompañantas de aborto no acompañamos abortos, acompañamos decisiones.”
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“Abortion companions don’t accompany abortions, we accompany decisions.”
lacaderadeeva.com/entrevistas/...
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“Abortion companions don’t accompany abortions, we accompany decisions.”
lacaderadeeva.com/entrevistas/...
Today is #InternationalSafeAbortionDay!
"Yes, abortion saves lives. It also changes lives.
SAAF stands in solidarity today, and every day, with those who are brave enough to fight for #abortion rights, and our right not just to survive but to thrive."
#28Sep #Sep28 #Sept28 #Repro
"Yes, abortion saves lives. It also changes lives.
SAAF stands in solidarity today, and every day, with those who are brave enough to fight for #abortion rights, and our right not just to survive but to thrive."
#28Sep #Sep28 #Sept28 #Repro
September 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM