Last year, we published a joint paper with @wen-uk.bsky.social examining how the climate emergency impacts reproductive justice in the UK.

Today, we reiterate our calls for an intersectional, gender-responsive climate strategy that places reproductive justice at its core.

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Climate change, pollution, toxic chemicals and extreme heat are already affecting women and babies’ bodies, births, homes and futures.

Now is the moment to ensure that reproductive justice is at the heart of the UK’s climate response.

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From all of us at Birth Companions – and from the women and babies whose lives you’ve touched – thank you. Hope begins here, with you.
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For 30 years, Birth Companions has stood with women facing the hardest circumstances imaginable - and your kindness means we can keep being there with love, care and compassion.
Read more about all this work, in our latest Impact Report for 2024/25: www.birthcompanions.org.uk/articles/imp...
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Because of you, more women will have someone by their side in labour, more new mothers will have food and essentials, and more babies will start life with something special that’s just for them.
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Every pound you donate until midday on 15 October will be doubled by The Big Give until we hit our £10k target and match funding runs out.

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Any positive impact of this Bill for pregnant women & mothers of young children will depend on its implementation, as much as the letter of the law itself. This will require strong and hyper-focused effort from the Women’s Justice Board & delivery group.

Read our full response: bit.ly/42EIZS5

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And yet, there is also much to be concerned about.

The proposal to publish names and photo of those undertaking unpaid work as part of a community order is particularly alarming. It stigmatises those serving community orders, and would inevitably bring harm to children and wider family.

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We’re celebrating the inclusion of specific bail provisions for pregnant women, parents of dependent children and victims of domestic abuse.

This presents a major step forward – one we have long called for – and could significantly reduce the alarming number of women held in prison on remand.

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