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But policymakers opposed to reproductive freedom have always set their sights beyond restricting abortion and that agenda is playing out in state legislative sessions across the nation—from attacks on assisted reproductive technologies to targeting young people’s access to services. RELATED Interactive Map: US Abortion Policies and Access After Roe Monthly Abortion Provision Study Roe v. Wade Overturned: Our Latest Resources State Policy Trends 2023: In the First Full Year Since Roe Fell, a Tumultuous Year for Abortion and Other Reproductive Health Care FEATURED News Release NEW FAMILY PLANNING INVESTMENT IMPACT CALCULATOR News Release GUTTMACHER JOINS US AND LATIN AMERICAN ABORTION ACTIVISTS TO MOBILIZE AGAINST REPRODUCTIVE OPPRESSION Initiative DESPITE BANS, NUMBER OF ABORTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES INCREASED IN 2023 Explore our latest work REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK. HELP US FIGHT BACK WITH FACTS. Donate Now SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR RESEARCH AND POLICY UPDATES Subscribe RESEARCH & POLICY ANALYSIS GLOBAL RESEARCH & POLICY Statement GUTTMACHER STATEMENT AT THE 57TH SESSION OF THE UN COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT News Release EACH YEAR, MORE THAN ONE IN 10 WOMEN WORLDWIDE WHO WANT TO AVOID PREGNANCY EXPERIENCE AN UNINTENDED PREGNANCY Research Article SELF-REPORTED ABORTION EXPERIENCES IN ETHIOPIA AND UGANDA, NEW EVIDENCE FROM CROSS-SECTIONAL COMMUNITY-BASED SURVEYS * Explore All Global Work U.S. RESEARCH & POLICY News Release NEW ANALYSIS SHEDS LIGHT ON THE UNIQUE BARRIERS US ADOLESCENTS FACE IN OBTAINING ABORTION CARE Report STATE-LEVEL CONTRACEPTIVE USE AND PREFERENCES: ESTIMATES FROM THE US 2022 BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM Research Article HAS THE FALL OF ROE CHANGED CONTRACEPTIVE ACCESS AND USE? NEW RESEARCH FROM FOUR US STATES OFFERS CRITICAL INSIGHTS * Explore All U.S. Work * Explore U.S. Policy Resources STATE POLICY Policy Analysis STATE POLICY TRENDS 2023: A TUMULTUOUS YEAR FOR ABORTION AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE INTERACTIVE MAP: US ABORTION POLICIES AND ACCESS AFTER ROE Policy Analysis THE HIGH TOLL OF US ABORTION BANS: NEARLY ONE IN FIVE PATIENTS NOW TRAVELING OUT OF STATE FOR ABORTION CARE * Explore All State Policy Work LEGISLATION TRACKER Actions in the states as of May 15 2,684 provisions introduced in 2024 5 abortion restrictions enacted in 2024 77 provisions enacted that improve health care access in 2024 Explore State Policies GUTTMACHER NEWS February 2024 News Release ADOPTING AN INTERIM CO-LEADERSHIP MODEL DURING A CRITICAL YEAR FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS NEED HELP GETTING ABORTION CARE? Charley is a nonprofit chatbot that offers secure and up-to-date information on how and where to get abortion care anywhere in the United States. Anything shared with Charley is anonymous and confidential. Start chatting with Charley Latest from Instagram * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 39h We are thrilled to unveil our new look! With the nonprofit communications firm, @bigducknyc, we’ve built a fresh and cohesive brand identity that reflects who we are and where we’re heading. When you visit Guttmacher.org, you will see our new logo—a navy blue wordmark that embodies our commitment to being approachable and clear. After all, our evidence is effective only when it's accessible to advocates and policymakers working toward universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We’ve also created a bold new tagline, “Center facts. Shape policy. Advance sexual and reproductive rights.”—which reflects our dedication to defending facts and generating evidence that supports SRHR in a world riddled with fake news and misinformation. Thank you to everyone involved in this process. Visit the link in bio to see our brand in action! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 7d Here are the major trends we’re seeing in state legislative sessions as of May 10: 15 states intro’d 32 bills to boost funding for anti-abortion centers (also called crisis pregnancy centers). These centers spread misinformation, posing as health clinics to dissuade and delay people from seeking abortions. Some states are taking action. MA, NC, NJ, NY, PA are pushing measures to regulate these centers by preventing deceptive ads and mandating qualified medical professionals for ultrasounds. In terms of protective measures, Colorado, Georgia, and Missouri are investing in STI testing, family planning and perinatal care. This funding is essential, but bans in GA and MO also undermine repro health and autonomy. Data privacy is also on legislators’ minds. NJ and MA recently introduced bills safeguarding reproductive health data, with MA extending protection to gender-affirming care. To learn more about abortion policies in effect in every state, explore our interactive map at the link in bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 9d Abortion bans and restrictions in US states have always made it difficult for young people to get the timely and affordable abortion care they deserve. Findings from our Abortion Patient Survey show that, before the Dobbs decision, adolescents were more likely than adults to experience delays in accessing abortion care. Adolescents were also more likely to need help paying for services and getting to a clinic. Unfortunately, attacks on young people’s reproductive freedom aren’t slowing down. Anti-abortion politicians are intent on introducing policies that target adolescents’ access to abortion, including bans based on gestational duration that push care further out of reach. Young people are the experts of their own lives. We must keep fighting alongside them to ensure their access to the full range of reproductive health services, so they can make the best decisions for their health and well-being. Read more about our findings at the link in bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 10d It's National Adolescent Health Month! Let's celebrate young people’s strengths and potential and recognize that adolescent health is a critical reproductive health issue. Young people need and deserve abortion care. But their access is threatened by bans in 14 US states and restrictions in many others. Make no mistake: Young people are disproportionately harmed by these bans and marginalized youth are most affected. This month and all year long, we must take action to protect the health and autonomy of all young people. Learn more at the link in our bio 🔗 * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 11d As we mark #MothersDay, let’s remember that all people need access to sexual and reproductive health care and information to help them make decisions about their bodies, lives and families. However, this year we’ve seen increasing attacks on reproductive freedom—from state abortion bans to restrictions on young people’s access to health care and sex education, to threats on assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF. Everyone deserves the right to decide whether and when to have children. Ensuring affordable access to the full range of person-centered sexual and reproductive health care and services—including abortion—is crucial to bodily autonomy for all. 📣 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 13d Young people have a right to receive the information and skills they need to protect their health. But accessing comprehensive sex education has become increasingly difficult in the US. Read our latest analysis at the link in bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 14d It’s #FreeThePill Day! Opill—the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill—is now available across the US, thanks to @free_the_pill and many others! Bringing Opill over the counter could significantly increase contraceptive access for marginalized communities, including Black, Brown and Indigenous people; people living with low incomes; young people; LGBTQ+ folks; people with disabilities; immigrants and more. But the work isn’t over yet. We must keep fighting to ensure that Opill is accessible. That means: Fully covered by insurance Low and no cost options Stocked nationwide without barriers Everyone deserves affordable access to the contraceptive method that works best for them. Follow @free_the_pill to learn more! * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 15d NEW findings from our Abortion Patient Survey emphasize that adolescents face unique barriers when seeking abortion care in the US. Our experts examined the circumstances and characteristics of adolescent abortion patients prior to the Dobbs decision and found that adolescents were more likely to experience delays in accessing care and have a 2nd trimester abortion. 41 states now have abortion bans based on gestational age, which is pushing abortion access further out of reach for adolescents. This has the largest impact on adolescents with lower incomes, Black and Brown youth, immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals. Adolescents deserve access to the full range of information and services so they can make the best decisions for themselves about their bodies and reproductive health. Learn more about our findings at the link in bio. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 17d One major trend in this year's state legislative session: US policymakers are seeking to undermine young people’s bodily autonomy and access to critical health care. In our new analysis, our experts look at a range of restrictions targeting young people—including on their access to abortion, contraception, sex ed and gender-affirming care. Scroll through to learn more. 👆 Young people have always faced attacks on their ability to get reproductive health care. The policymakers trying to pass these restrictions often frame young people as not mature enough to make decisions regarding their own care. That narrative denies young people their full bodily autonomy. Young people deserve access to the full range of information and services so they can make the best decisions for themselves about their bodies and reproductive health. Tap our link in bio to learn more about this year’s state legislative trends. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 21d With Florida’s 6-week ban now in effect, the state moves into the Most Restrictive category on our map because it has a host of other restrictions that make accessing care before 6 weeks impossible for many. Here’s what you need to know about the impact of this ban: Many people don’t know they’re pregnant at 6 weeks. Abortions in Florida have increased since Roe was overturned, largely due to travel from out-of-state patients. Florida was enforcing a 15-week ban in 2023, but the state was still a critical source of abortion care not just for state residents but also for people across the South and Southeast. Floridians will have a chance to weigh in on abortion access in their state this November—a measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution will appear on the 2024 ballot. One way to help now is by donating to FL abortion funds to support people’s access to care: @WholeWomans @tbafund @FLAccessNetwork @EMAwpb Learn more about abortion policies in effect in every state at our link in bio. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 23d New findings from our Abortion Patient Survey show that 1 in 4 US women of reproductive age will have an abortion by age 45 if the 2020 abortion rate remains constant. This is the first time we’ve updated our lifetime incidence data since 2014. The latest estimate provides an important baseline for understanding the commonality of abortion just before the Dobbs decision. It’s important to note that US abortions increased 10% between 2020 and 2023, and that our current study didn’t capture self-managed abortions. This means that lifetime incidence is likely higher than the new estimate. These data emphasize that abortion is a common and normal part of reproductive health care. Learn more about our latest findings at the link in our bio. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 24d Our new analysis, based on research done with partners in Ethiopia and Uganda, reveals the enduring damage caused by the #GlobalGagRule (GGR) on reproductive healthcare systems, advocacy, and outcomes. Implemented through presidential executive order, the GGR denies US funding to non-US NGOs if they use their own funds for abortion referral, provision or advocacy. While the policy was rescinded in 2021 by the Biden-Harris Administration, the harmful effects persist. The analysis outlines why it's crucial for policymakers to work towards a permanent repeal of the GGR and affirm the US commitment to global sexual and reproductive health rights. Read more at the link in our bio. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 29d Today in Washington, DC, we joined @nationalwomenslawcenter and advocates from across the country to make our voices heard. The US Supreme Court must affirm that federal protections from the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) extend to pregnant patients, even in states with abortion bans. Join us and speak out: Everyone deserves abortion access, no matter what! 📢 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 29d Today, abortion is back at the US Supreme Court for the second time this session. Some background: For decades, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) has ensured meaningful access to emergency health care for everyone. After the Dobbs decision, the Biden administration reiterated that EMTALA protections include abortion access, even in states where abortion is banned. Now, the Supreme Court is hearing a case on whether the state of Idaho can ignore EMTALA and enforce its total abortion ban even when an abortion is needed to stabilize a patient. Ignoring EMTALA protections would only further devastate the health and safety of pregnant patients across the state. Everyone deserves abortion access, no matter the circumstances. Tap the link in bio to learn more from our Acting Co-CEO, Destiny Lopez, as she calls on the Court to protect abortion in emergency situations. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 33d Our latest study out of Lagos, #Nigeria, is a collaborative effort between Nigerian researchers and global partners, offering critical insights into the impact of social networks on emotional and health outcomes. Building on Guttmacher research from 2018, the study explores women’s social support and its role in decision-making pathways for self-managed abortions. Among the findings, 62% of respondents reported confiding in at least one person they trusted. In contexts where legal restrictions on abortion prevail, self-managed abortions are an increasingly important option, and having emotional support during this process can help women navigate their abortions. Tap the link in bio to read more about our research with @cccr_nigeria, @ahead_nigeria and @obafemi_awolowo_university! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 34d Our research experts’ collaboration in #Nigeria is showcased in the latest edition of the African Journal of Reproductive Health! A series of 11 articles highlights comprehensive efforts to address unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions in the country. This special issue is a direct outcome of collaborative efforts between Nigerian researchers and global partners to enhance expertise and leadership in shaping the abortion research and policy agenda. We’re proud of this volume, a culmination of our capacity-strengthening endeavors, empowering early career researchers across Nigeria to engage in critical #SRH research. Whether exploring decision-making processes, examining socio-cultural factors, or assessing healthcare system responses, each article offers valuable contributions to the discourse on reproductive health and rights in Nigeria. Tap the link in bio to read more. @obafemi_awolowo_university @ahead_nigeria @ifeias @paarruan * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 35d In our latest op-ed for @thehill, our experts shed light on the true colors of the anti-abortion agenda, and spoiler, there’s nothing “pro-life" about it. Our Acting Co-CEO Destiny Lopez and VP for Public Policy Kelly Baden illustrate this by analyzing recent restrictive policies and court decisions. These include #Alabama’s ruling imperiling IVF care ruling, #Florida’s 6-week ban, #Arizona’s impending total ban and now #Idaho’s attempt to ban abortion in emergency situations that will soon be reviewed by the US Supreme Court. These actions emphasize the stark truth that overturning Roe was just the beginning for the anti-abortion movement. Their goal? To ban abortion entirely, regardless of the situation. Dive into the details and read our full op-ed at the link in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 37d Our experts are taking #PAA2024 by storm this week in Columbus, OH! If you’ll be attending, join us for sessions on topics spanning fertility, contraception, abortion, and more. Learn more and view presentations here at the link in our bio 🔗 Will you be at PAA? Comment on which sessions you are most excited for below 💬 ⬇️ * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 41d We’re excited to participate in Black Maternal Health Week 2024 led by @blackmamasmatter! BMMA centers Black women’s scholarship, maternity care work, and advocacy across the full spectrum of sexual, maternal, and reproductive health care, services and programs. This week will put a spotlight on the harmful impact of abortion restrictions and pregnancy criminalization on Black women and birthing people across the US. It’s clear that we must keep working toward a future where all Black Mamas have and can exercise the rights, respect, and resources to thrive throughout their lives—including in their reproductive years. Learn more about how you can get involved and help promote maternal health, rights and justice for all Black Mamas at the link in our bio! 🔗 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 42d For decades, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) has ensured meaningful access to emergency health care for everyone, including abortion care. Now, Idaho anti-abortion lawmakers and their allies in the courts are intent on rolling back EMTALA protections for pregnant people. We are proud to join a powerful amicus brief in this case, alongside @nationalwomenslawcenter, @blackwomensrj, @napawf, @latinainstitute and other repro orgs. We’re calling on the Court to maintain that EMTALA requires abortion as stabilizing care, no matter the circumstances. Tap the link in bio to learn more. 🔗 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 43d It's been a tough few weeks in Florida and Arizona. Both states are contending with radical abortion bans, which are not yet in effect, but could have severe consequences across the Southeast and Southwest. Here's what you need to know: The FL Supreme Court issued two rulings on #abortion on 4/1. First, the Court upheld a 15-week ban, triggering an even more restrictive 6-week ban—passed by the state leg in 2023—to take effect on 5/1. This action not only impacts the 4.6 million women of reproductive age, plus trans and non-binary people, living in Florida, but also inhibits abortion access across the Southeast. The Florida Court also approved a ballot initiative for the November election that would enshrine abortion access in the state constitution. This initiative gives Florida voters the power to call for restoring #AbortionAccess in their state. In Arizona, on 4/9, the state’s Supreme Court ruled that Arizona’s 1864 total ban can take effect, overruling a 15-week ban that has already majorly impacted access to abortion care. (Yes, this outdated ban was enacted during the Civil War—before AZ was a state or women could vote.) If enforced, Arizona will join 14 other states enforcing total abortion bans and numerous others restricting access throughout pregnancy. These decisions in Arizona and Florida are massive violations of reproductive autonomy and are designed to cause chaos and confusion across both regions. Arizonans and Floridians deserve better. All abortion patients deserve better. Reminder: Abortion access remains unchanged in FL and AZ. Neither of these bans are in effect yet, and care is currently available up to 15 weeks in both states. Learn more from our interactive map at the link in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 44d This is appalling. While Arizona’s 15-week ban is not yet in effect, it’s still likely to cause significant confusion among patients and providers. We will continue to monitor closely. Reminder: This 1864 ban was enacted during the Civil War—before AZ was a state or women could vote. This is a devastating violation of reproductive autonomy. When this ban goes into effect and if it's enforced, AZ will join 14 other states enforcing total abortion bans and numerous other states restricting access throughout pregnancy. We need federal protections for abortion access now. Tap the link in bio to read more via @nbcnews. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 48d April 7 is #WorldHealthDay! Your health belongs to you and only you. 🌍💙 Everyone, everywhere, deserves the right to make informed choices about their health and well-being and to access the health services they need. That includes sexual and reproductive health services. Together, let's work towards achieving #HealthForAll. 💪 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 52d Florida's Supreme Court has upheld its 15-week abortion ban, allowing a 6-week ban to go into effect in 30 days. The Court also approved a ballot initiative that would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion. First the good news: Due to the tireless effort of organizers and advocates, abortion will be on the ballot in November in Florida. Floridians will have the final say on abortion access and we know when abortion is on the ballot, it wins. And now the bad news: a 6-week ban is devastating for abortion seekers in Florida and across the southeast. Our Monthly Abortion Provision Study found a 12% increase in abortions in Florida from 2020-2023. We need more access—not more restrictions. The chaos and confusion are the point. Abortion opponents want to make it as difficult as possible for people to access abortion care. That’s why it’s critical to make clear: Abortion is still available in Florida up until 15 weeks for the next 30 days. Tap the link bio to learn more via @19thnews. 🔗 * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 52d The latest from our #ReproductiveHealth Impact Study (RHIS) analyzes 7 years of research findings within the larger US state and federal policy context. Not surprisingly, our experts found that restrictions on abortion access harm all aspects of reproductive autonomy and care. RHIS was launched after the 2016 election in anticipation of policy changes to sexual & repro health care and focuses on AZ, IA & WI—states where policy restrictions were expected—as well as NJ, a state with supportive reproductive health programs. Everyone deserves access to all sexual and reproductive health care. Learn more & read the full report at the link in our bio 🔗 * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 53d Today is Trans Day of Visibility! Trans people deserve access to health care that allows them to make decisions about their lives and futures with dignity, including both gender-affirming care and abortion care. But since the Dobbs decision, attacks on people who need this care have escalated: 24 US states now ban young trans people’s access to gender-affirming care. Many of the same states have abortion bans in effect. All of these bans have a similar goal: Limit people’s bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom. Barriers to essential health care also deepen the existing inequities experienced by marginalized groups such as young people, people of color and people living with low incomes. We’re fighting for a world where everyone can get essential abortion and gender-affirming care when they need it, in their communities and on their own terms. To get there, we need state and federal policymakers to stand against anti-abortion and anti-trans bills, and work to protect bodily autonomy for all. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 55d We teamed up with our amazing partners CENEP and @Casa_Fusa to monitor the first two of years of the implementation of Argentina’s historic Law 27.610. Since the law expanded legal grounds for abortion in the country in 2021, our study revealed impressive progress in the provision of abortion services, but also ongoing challenges. Our report, "Implementation of the abortion law among public health providers: Two years of experiences in Argentina (2024)," sheds light on the need for: ◾ Enhanced medical personnel training ◾ Better working conditions ◾ Increased access to information on abortion rights ◾ Advancement of non-pharmacological techniques ◾ Addressing conscientious objection ◾ More health professionals providing abortion services While there is a long way to go, the enactment of this law has been a monumental step in improving reproductive health in Argentina. 💪💚 Access the report in Spanish at the link in our bio! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 56d Abortion is a fact of life. Hearing people share their abortion stories and plans to get care—like Arizona State Senator Eva Burch did last week—makes it clear that everyone should be able to access timely, compassionate and affordable care when they need it. Senator Burch is also not alone. Our new data shows an increase in US abortions, with more people accessing abortion care in 2023 than any other year in the last decade. In an op-ed for @ms_magazine, our VP for Public Policy Kelly Baden writes about how important it is that Senator Burch told her story and how it connects to the national abortion access landscape. Tap the link in bio to read the full op-ed! * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 58d Today in Washington DC, Acting Co-CEO Destiny Lopez and Guttmacher staff joined advocates from across the US in reminding #SCOTUS that they must honor the FDA’s evidence-based approval of mifepristone and preserve access without any new restrictions. Far too much is on the line for anyone to stay silent. Join us and speak out: mifepristone is safe, effective and essential! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 58d Today, the US Supreme Court will hear a critical case on mifepristone—the culmination of a years-long anti-abortion strategy. The Court must respect the scientific evidence that mife is safe, effective and essential. Our latest findings underscore just how much is at stake in this case. Medication abortion rose from 53% to 63% of all US abortions from 2020 to 2023, playing an essential role in meeting demand for care during that period, as the number of abortions increased to the highest level in over a decade. Reminder: The anti-abortion movement's true goal is to ban abortion in every state at any point of pregnancy for any reason. And they’ll use any available lever—courts, legislatures, stigma and disinformation. As we wait for a SCOTUS decision by early summer, remember that mifepristone is still available, and its FDA approval remains unchanged. Tap the link in bio to read the full statement from our Acting Co-CEO Destiny Lopez. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo NEW FINDINGS! Thrilled to share the results from our groundbreaking study conducted in collaboration with our esteemed partners CENEP and @casa_fusa on the implementation of Argentina's historic Law 27.610! Since its enactment in 2021, this law has paved the way for significant changes in reproductive rights in the country, particularly legalizing abortion on request up to 14 weeks of gestation. Our findings shed light on the impact and progress made since the implementation of this law, offering invaluable insights into the journey towards reproductive rights and justice in Argentina. According to our data: · Nearly all abortions were performed before 14 weeks · Misoprostol was used in most cases (98% in local health centers, 90% in municipal hospitals, 75% in provincial hospitals) · The Ministry of Health ensured sufficient distribution of misoprostol · 75-87% of health facilities have trained professionals in using the combined regimen of misoprostol and mifepristone; 90% of hospitals have trained staff in manual vacuum aspiration · All abortion-providing facilities offer some contraceptive methods for free, but post-abortion uptake is low The passage of Law 27.610 in 2020 was a hard-won right for women and pregnant people. While there is a lot of work ahead, we celebrate this essential step in guaranteeing universal access to reproductive health services in Argentina. The report is available in Spanish at the link in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo It's National #LGBTQHealth Awareness Week! We’re highlighting the unique needs of LGBTQ communities, including for sexual and reproductive health care. For too long, this care has been treated as separate from LGBTQ issues, but they’re deeply interconnected. We need a comprehensive approach that makes tailored, appropriate and lifesaving care a reality for all LGBTQ+ people! 🏳️🌈 Tap the link in bio to learn more! * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo New data from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study show that there were 1,026,690 abortions in the formal US health care system in 2023—a 10% increase since 2020 and the highest number of abortions since 2011. An increase in abortions is a positive thing when it means that people are getting the care they need. Still, we know that many people are unable to access care or must overcome immense barriers to do so. Anyone who needs an abortion should be able to get timely, compassionate and affordable care, regardless of where they live and the resources they have. Learn more about the latest research at the link in our bio. 🔗 * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo Our Monthly Abortion Provision Study found that in 2023, medication abortion accounted for 63% of all abortions in the formal US health care system—rising from 53% in 2020. In other words, nearly 2/3 of all abortions in the formal US health care system are medication abortions. On March 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could dramatically impact access to mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in the most common medication abortion regimen. Our latest data emphasize that medication abortion is safe, effective, and widely used to provide essential care. That’s why the Supreme Court must uphold the FDA’s approval of mifepristone and preserve access to medication abortion without any medically unnecessary restrictions. Learn more about our latest research at the link in our bio. 🔗 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo Say it with us: Mifepristone access for all! (1/3) Check out our profile to see the full banner. Abortion is heading back to the US Supreme Court. On March 26, the Court will hear arguments challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. This case is based on unsound science and misinformation. And it could dramatically reduce access to mifepristone, which is used in the most common medication abortion regimen in the US. For anti-abortion activists, this is not about protecting health, but rather eradicating access to essential abortion care at all costs. As we wait for a SCOTUS decision, mifepristone remains available and the facts are still clear: Medication abortion is safe, effective, widely used and critical to bodily autonomy for all. Tap the link in bio to learn more. 📢 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo Say it with us: Mifepristone access for all! (2/3) Check out our profile to see the full banner. Abortion is heading back to the US Supreme Court. On March 26, the Court will hear arguments challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. This case is based on unsound science and misinformation. And it could dramatically reduce access to mifepristone, which is used in the most common medication abortion regimen in the US. For anti-abortion activists, this is not about protecting health, but rather eradicating access to essential abortion care at all costs. As we wait for a SCOTUS decision, mifepristone remains available and the facts are still clear: Medication abortion is safe, effective, widely used and critical to bodily autonomy for all. Tap the link in bio to learn more. 📢 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo Say it with us: Mifepristone access for all! (3/3) Check out our profile to see the full banner. Abortion is heading back to the US Supreme Court. On March 26, the Court will hear arguments challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. This case is based on unsound science and misinformation. And it could dramatically reduce access to mifepristone, which is used in the most common medication abortion regimen in the US. For anti-abortion activists, this is not about protecting health, but rather eradicating access to essential abortion care at all costs. As we wait for a SCOTUS decision, mifepristone remains available and the facts are still clear: Medication abortion is safe, effective, widely used and critical to bodily autonomy for all. Tap the link in bio to learn more. 📢 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo On March 26, SCOTUS will hear oral arguments in a case that could dramatically reshape the abortion access landscape—again. This groundless case brought by abortion opponents targets mifepristone, one of two drugs used in the most common abortion method in the US. We know it’s a lot to keep up with, so our latest analysis walks you through the eight key points you need to know about this case, including: Its claims are grounded in low-quality science and misinformation. The overwhelming evidence in favor of mifepristone’s safety and efficacy both in the US and around the world. What it could mean if any new restrictions on mifepristone are put in place. Let’s be clear: Access to mifepristone is unchanged for now until the Court issues a decision SCOTUS’s only reasonable option in this case is maintaining full access to this critical drug. However, this case could once again come down to ideology—not science, the law or the health and dignity of people nationwide who deserve access to care on their own terms. Tap the link in our bio to read our analysis. 📢 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo Today is Abortion Provider Appreciation Day! Abortion providers are crucial to protecting reproductive freedom in the US, especially as we face unprecedented challenges to abortion access post-Dobbs. Providers nationwide are going above and beyond to ensure that patients can make health care decisions with dignity and autonomy. Despite coercive policies, stigma and other unjustified threats, providers show up every day to give compassionate and empathetic care. Our data show that more people in the US are being forced to travel out of state for essential abortion care due to abortion bans and restrictions. Policymakers must step up to support abortion providers in local communities, including by ensuring financial support for clinics. We proudly #CelebrateAbortionProviders and will never stop fighting for a future in which they can do their jobs without interference. To learn more, follow and support @abortioncarenetwork and @keepourclinics! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo How investing in sexual & reproductive health care accelerates progress for #GenderEquality: ➡️ People can decide whether & when to have children ➡️ They can have safe pregnancies & deliveries ➡️ Mothers’ and newborns’ lives can be saved Tap the link in our bio to see the impact of meeting women’s needs for essential sexual & reproductive health services in low- and middle-income countries. #InvestInWomen * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo March 8 is #InternationalWomensDay! Share this post to reaffirm: Women must have the power to decide whether and when to have children. 📣 Governments and organizations have a key role in upholding that power by investing in sexual & reproductive health care. That includes contraceptive services, maternal and newborn care, abortion services and STI treatment. #InvestInWomen * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo Yes! We’re moved by the promise this holds for people in France. Our vision: A world in which everyone, regardless of where they live or who they are, can decide whether & when to have children, and experience safe pregnancy & delivery if they choose to! Tap the link in our bio to learn more about the news from France. #IVGconstitution * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo New data from our Reproductive Health Impact Study emphasize that barriers to contraceptive care post-Dobbs fall disproportionately on young people, LGBTQ+ folks, people with low incomes and immigrants. We also know that other communities marginalized by our health care system—including people of color and people with disabilities—face higher barriers to essential care. That’s unacceptable. Everyone deserves access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care without barriers, stigma or shame. 📣 Learn more at the link in bio. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo 🎉Bravo! France is taking a bold step towards progress by moving to constitutionalize the right to abortion. This sends a powerful message: Abortion is essential healthcare and a fundamental freedom that deserves unwavering support. This historic bill sets an example for the world. Enshrining the right to abortion in a national constitution affirms people’s reproductive health & rights and meets the urgent need to protect them when anti-rights groups threaten #HealthForAll. 🌍The globe is trending toward liberalizing abortion laws. More than 50 countries have expanded legal grounds for abortion in the past two decades, and only 3 have rolled back legal access. Any effort to restrict people’s access to essential reproductive care is a divergence. We celebrate and congratulate the work of advocates and leaders in France who made this vote possible. Onward and upward for #IVGDansLaConstitution! Tap the link in our bio to read more. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 2mo The latest research from our Reproductive Health Impact Study examines contraceptive care in four US states before and after the Dobbs case. We found that reproductive-aged women in Arizona, Iowa, New Jersey and Wisconsin experienced decreased access to and quality of contraceptive care post-Dobbs. It’s also clear that people who have always experienced the highest barriers to this care continue to face the most challenges post-Dobbs. Policymakers must take action to ensure everyone has access to sexual and reproductive health services, including contraceptive care. Note: Study findings should not be interpreted as direct causal evidence of Dobbs' impact on contraceptive outcomes. Tap the link in bio to read the study published via @health_affairs_org. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo NEW: Our research and policy experts discuss how a recently retracted study has been used as part of a baseless court case to restrict access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone in the US—and why that retraction was justified. Important: Published studies are retracted all the time. This isn't some dark conspiracy, it’s the scientific process working as intended. Tap the link in bio to read the op-ed via @thehill. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo Poland is on its way to liberalizing its strict reproductive health law by expanding access to emergency contraception. The morning-after pill, which prevents pregnancy, is currently available only by prescription in the country. Tap the link in our bio to read more. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo New data from our 2021-2022 Abortion Patient Survey adds to a growing body of evidence that state Medicaid coverage helps to improve abortion access. 📣 Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance to people living with low incomes. The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal dollars for abortion, but states have the option of using their own funds to cover abortion care under Medicaid. The findings make it clear: Discriminatory coverage bans like Hyde disproportionately harm people of color and those living with low incomes. Hyde and all insurance bans must be eliminated to ensure equitable access for all. Tap the link in bio to read more about the findings. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo It's been two weeks since our last update, and the 2024 legislative sessions continue to keep us busy! Our experts are closely tracking all the latest sexual and reproductive health provisions, so you don't have to. One trend we're tracking is the introduction of multiple bills funding anti-abortion centers, otherwise known as crisis pregnancy centers. Most notably, #Florida proposed $29.5 million for their state Alternatives to Abortion program, "Pregnancy Support Services." 🚨 Stay tuned for more updates soon and explore abortion policies in effect in every state with our interactive map at the link in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo Leadership announcement: Exciting times ahead as we embrace a co-leadership model for the upcoming year! We're thrilled to share that Destiny Lopez and Jonathan Wittenberg will be joining forces as Acting Co-CEOs. With a collective 45 years of expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Wittenberg and Lopez are set to guide the Institute through pivotal challenges in abortion access, contraceptive coverage and other crucial SRHR issues. Here's to a dynamic leadership duo leading the way! 🤝 Tap the link on our bio to read the statement from our Board. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the incredible work of the Black women who created and lead the #ReproductiveJustice movement. As trailblazing advocates, their vision calls us to stand together to achieve freedom for all. We also celebrate the Black leaders and organizations working to protect and expand sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice. Your work is seen, valued and vitally needed. These are just a few of the groups whose leadership we deeply respect and admire. Join us in recognizing their tireless efforts and follow them to learn more! @sistersong_woc @theafiyacenter @blackwomensrj @msfchoice @blkwomenshealth @sisterloveinc @wetestify @prhdocs @plannedparenthood @powertodecide @newvoicesrj @bw4wla @sisterreach @abortionfunds Let's continue fighting for a world where every person's rights, health and lives are respected and protected. 💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo In March, SCOTUS will hear a case that could dramatically impact access to #mifepristone, one of two drugs used in the most common medication abortion regimen. Let’s make this clear: Everyone seeking abortion care deserves the freedom to choose a method that's right for them—including #MedicationAbortion—without shame or other barriers. Learn more at the link in our bio. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo We’re celebrating our love for reproductive rights and public health with #HealthPolicyValentines! Abortion, sex education, and contraception are all integral parts of essential health care. Let’s keep working toward a world where reproductive freedom is a reality for all people, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or sexuality! 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽 Want to participate? Create your own valentine using the blank template at the end of this carousel. Make sure to tag us and we will repost our favorites! 💖 xoxo * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo Fantastic news! Wendy Sealey, our VP for Development, has been elected to @aclunj’s Board of Trustees. Her expertise is a powerful addition to the fight for health, rights, and justice. Congratulations, Wendy! 🎉👏 #Repost @aclunj ・・・ We are thrilled to share that Wendy Sealey, Vice President for Development at the @guttmacherinstitute, is joining our Board of Trustees! With her fundraising expertise, passion for service, and dedication to justice, Wendy will play a vital role in supporting our mission of building a more fair and just New Jersey. Welcome, Wendy! * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo Update: Our recent analysis now has a corrected list and count of US states with medication abortion restrictions in effect. We previously reported 4 states—Montana, Iowa, Kansas and Ohio—with permanently or temporarily blocked restrictions as being in effect. These data are crucial as we approach US Supreme Courts arguments this March in a case that could have devastating impacts on medication abortion access. Medication abortion is safe and essential health care, and everyone deserves access without shame, stigma or criminalization. Tap the link in bio for our updated analysis. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo On March 26, the US Supreme Court will hear a case that could have devastating impacts on medication abortion access. To help clarify what’s at stake, our experts have released a NEW resource that breaks down all things medication abortion, telemedicine and self-managed medication abortion. Medication abortion is safe and essential health care, and everyone deserves access without shame, stigma or criminalization. Learn more and check out the analysis at the link in our bio 🔗 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo France is on its way to constitutionalize abortion rights! If the bill becomes law, France will become the first country in the world to include abortion rights in its constitution. Tap the link in our bio to read more. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 3mo It's been 3 years since President Biden rescinded the #GlobalGagRule. This harmful policy blocks foreign NGOs from using their own, non-US funds to provide abortion services, information, counseling, referrals or advocacy. It has interfered with vital reproductive health care in low- and middle-income countries for decades and can be reinstated by future US presidents. For example, when the Trump administration reinstated the global gag rule in 2017, family planning services and women’s health outcomes suffered in other countries. This includes the harmful impacts our experts documented in Uganda and Ethiopia. We need continued momentum to end this US policy for good and to repair its damage to #SRHR globally. The #GlobalHERAct would permanently repeal the global gag rule, preventing future presidents from unilaterally reinstating the harmful policy and ending US interference in the SRHR policies and programs of other countries. The White House and Congress must work together to #EndGlobalGag once and for all. This is crucial to protecting reproductive health care and bodily autonomy for millions of people around the world. Tap the link in our bio to learn more. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo This week, @jessicavalenti—creator of @abortioneveryday, feminist columnist and New York Times bestselling author—will moderate our discussion commemorating the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Jessica will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss our post-Roe future, including what the US Supreme Court’s 2022 reversal of Roe means for abortion rights, bodily autonomy and democracy. Follow the livestream with the link in bio on January 25 starting at 4 pm ET! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo Roe v. Wade never ensured access for all who needed it, but still was an important cornerstone of reproductive rights in the United States. We remain dedicated to the fight ahead to protect and expand abortion access. This is critical as access continues to be eroded nationwide, and the need for abortion care has increased in recent years. Our latest research shows that the number of US abortions in 2023 is set to exceed the total number of abortions in 2020. While more people obtained the health care they needed, many patients had to overcome immense logistical and financial obstacles to get it—and many were unable to access care at all. 🚨 Today and every day, we’ll never stop fighting to ensure reproductive freedom for all. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽 Tap the link in bio to learn more. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo You’re Invited! Please join @abortioneveryday’s @jessicavalenti and a panel of abortion rights experts for a robust discussion on the future of our post-Roe democracy. Commemorating the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, this conversation will illustrate how data can be used to shape protective abortion policy—particularly as bodily autonomy and other democratic values are being decimated at every level of US government and vulnerable to anti-rights movements globally. Speakers include: ✨ Jessica Valenti, feminist columnist, New York Times bestselling author ✨ Kelly Baden, Vice President for Public Policy, Guttmacher Institute ✨ Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs, @acluofil ✨ Kimberly Inez McGuire, Executive Director, @urge_org Register at the link in our bio! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo We’re excited to welcome @jessicavalenti and a panel of abortion rights experts for a robust discussion on the future of our post-Roe democracy. 📣 Despite strong public support for the original ruling on Roe, the US Supreme Court’s reversal rings alarm bells for the strength of our democracy. Our panelists will discuss the importance of research and data in shaping US abortion rights policies, connections between democratic values and bodily autonomy, and how anti-abortion attacks in the US are part of a global anti-rights movement. The panel will include: Jessica Valenti, feminist columnist, New York Times bestselling author (@jessicavalenti) Kelly Baden, Vice President for Public Policy, Guttmacher Institute (@kellybaden) Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs, ACLU of Illinois (@acluofil) Kimberly Inez McGuire, Executive Director, URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity (@urge_org) Register at the link in our bio to save your spot! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo With the 2024 state legislative sessions underway, our experts made a few updates to our interactive map to ensure it reflects the restrictive & protective policies shaping abortion access in the US. 1️⃣ Forcing patients to get counseling and wait 24-72 hours for an abortion is a huge obstacle AND medically unnecessary. We split up this category to account for the distinct barriers if someone is forced to attend counseling remotely, in-person or even get a medically unnecessary and expensive ultrasound. 2️⃣ Telehealth has expanded access to medication abortion, but some states have attempted to restrict access. We separated out restrictions on telehealth for medication abortion to highlight separate restrictions that force patients to obtain pills in-person and bans on the mailing of pills. 3️⃣ Research shows that most minors involve their parents or a trusted adult in their abortion decisions. Parental consent and notice restrictions exist to impede young people's bodily autonomy. We separated out these restrictions to differentiate between how these policies harm access. 4️⃣ More states are enacting policies protecting data privacy for patients seeking reproductive healthcare 💪 We added this as a new protective category to our map & will keep tracking it closely✅ With these changes, some states shift categories: ❌#Kansas, #Wyoming & Virginia move from Some Restrictions/Protections down to Restrictive ❌#Arizona, #Florida and #Utah move down from Restrictive to Very Restrictive Reminder: everyone deserves access to compassionate, affordable abortion care in their community. To view the latest abortion policies in effect in every state, please visit our interactive map at the link in bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo Our Monthly Abortion Provision Study now includes abortion data from January through October 2023. The latest findings show: ➡️ The number of abortions in 2023 is set to exceed the total number of abortions in 2020. ➡️ In October 2023, the first full month that @plannedparenthoodwi resumed abortion care in #Wisconsin, there were 270 abortions provided within the formal health care system. ➡️Abortion bans & restrictions implemented in 2023 in #NorthCarolina, #SouthCarolina & #Indiana continue to impede abortion access with sustained declines in all three states. An increase in abortion provision means that more people are accessing the health care they need. But many patients had to overcome immense logistical and financial obstacles to care and many people were unable to access care at all. Explore the interactive resource and learn more about our latest findings at the 🔗 in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo The 2024 state legislative sessions are underway! Our experts are tracking all the sexual and reproductive health provisions so that you don’t have to. Here’s the latest as of end of last week 👆🏽👆🏾👆🏿 Note: most of these provisions are in bills that carried over from 2023 or were pre-filed. Our experts notice some trends in protective measures that have been introduced. These provisions would: 📢 Guarantee a right to contraception 📢 Expand coverage of contraception, infertility, and doula services 📢 Increase funding for maternal health and pregnancy support To learn more about abortion policies by state, visit the 🔗 in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo Congrats, @guttunion! 🎉 A heartfelt shout-out to all the committee members who worked tirelessly to bring about this historic agreement. Onward and upward! 👏 * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo 📣 2024 is off to a busy start in US state legislatures. As our Principal Policy Associate for State Issues Kimya Forouzan explains ⬆️, several state laws went into effect on January 1 to protect and expand sexual and reproductive health care. ✅ This includes new protections for access to abortion, contraception and gender-affirming care. 🚨 However, we also know that many state policymakers will continue their attacks on health, rights and autonomy this year. Our experts will track these policy changes closely and we’ll share more updates as this year’s state legislative sessions kick into high gear. Tap the 🔗 to check out abortion policies in effect in every state and DC. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo We’re ringing in the new year with exciting news in #Vermont! A new law requires private insurance plans to cover abortion without cost-sharing. This important measure moves Vermont from “Very Protective” to “Most Protective” on our interactive map! Vermont is reducing cost-related barriers and expanding reproductive health care access statewide–this law also applies to gender-affirming care. Congratulations to the advocates and policymakers who made this possible. 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿 For the most up-to-date abortion policies in Vermont and across the US, check out our interactive map at the link in our bio. 🔗 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo The US contributes far less than its fair share to global family planning programs. Our 🆕 analysis highlights the need for the US to increase international family planning assistance and quantifies the impact of this increase on various sexual and reproductive health outcomes. If the US increased its investment to the recommended level of $1.74 billion, it would avert: 📢 28.4 million unintended pregnancies 📢 9.2 million unsafe abortions (defined as abortions performed by untrained persons or using dangerous and invasive methods) 📢 49,000 maternal deaths Read more at the 🔗 in bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo 2023 was another tumultuous year in US reproductive health policy. Abortion patients' lives are being upended every day and our latest data show that the number of people forced to travel out of state has skyrocketed in 2023 compared to 2020. In the face of mounting bans and restrictions, states have also enacted record-breaking numbers of proactive measures to expand access for residents and those forced to travel from out of state alike. This year, 🎉22 states and DC enacted a record 129 abortion protections–the highest number ever enacted! 🎉 In the absence of federal protections, innovative state solutions are more critical than ever to protect and expand abortion care. Our latest analysis breaks down these protective abortion measures, along with those expanding and safeguarding access for contraception and gender-affirming care. Read more at the 🔗 in bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo As unprecedented attacks on bodily autonomy escalate, our work to spread facts that protect reproductive freedom is crucial. We must keep advocating for a world where everyone has access to the essential health care they deserve. We’re glad to be in this fight with allies like @profmmurray. Will you join us? Give today to have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar up to $700,000 today through the end of 2023! 🎁 Visit the link in our bio or gu.tt/donate * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo We are honored to be supported by reproductive health champions like Dr. Sarah Prager of the University of Washington School of Medicine! Our data are used by providers, policymakers, advocates and more to fuel the fight for reproductive freedom. You, too, can join us in this fight and be an #SRHR champion. 🎖️ Visit the link in our bio or gu.tt/donate to donate now! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 4mo In 2024, we’re prepared to fight back against unrelenting attacks on reproductive freedom, while laying the groundwork for evidence-based policies—just as we’ve done for the last 55 years. Stand with us by making a gift today. Every dollar donated will be matched before 12/31! 🎁 = 🎁🎁 👉🏿👉🏾👉🏽 Tap the link in bio or visit: gu.tt/donate * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo For 55 years, Guttmacher has been the leading research and policy organization advancing #SRHR worldwide. 🌎 Our scientists collaborate with in-country partners and allies globally to measure the impact of policy changes on access to essential health services. We're committed to continue sharing the facts that drive change, but we need your help. Reaffirm your commitment to inclusive and equitable health care by donating now. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽 To make a gift, visit tap link in our bio or visit gu.tt/donate 🔗 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo 📢 In 2023, states continued to be at the center of US reproductive health policy. Our new state trends analysis breaks down all the key state legislative trends this year across: ✅ Abortion ✅ Contraception ✅ Gender-affirming care Read more at the 🔗 in bio to see detailed counts for protections and restrictions enacted across reproductive health policy! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo Knowledge drives change, and Guttmacher sets the standard for measuring the impact of abortion bans on reproductive freedom. 🚨 Right now, 21 million women of reproductive age live in US states with bans. The right to bodily autonomy is on the line—and we need your help. With support from allies like you, we can continue the timely research and incisive policy analysis that policymakers and advocates need to fight harmful laws and protect abortion access. ⚖️ Every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar now through the end of 2023! 🎁 Visit the link in our bio or gu.tt/donate 🔗 * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo At the end of 2023, the US abortion access landscape remains deeply fractured. Here’s a snapshot of where abortion bans and restrictions currently stand: ❌ 14 states enforcing total bans—with 2 new bans going into effect this year ❌ 7 states restricting access before at or before 18 weeks of pregnancy—with 3 new bans going into effect this year 📢 About 18 million women of reproductive age, in addition to transgender and nonbinary people who may need an abortion, no longer have access to abortion care in their state of residence. However, states also enacted a record number of measures to protect and expand abortion access. 🎉 22 states and DC enacted 129 protections—the highest number ever enacted! In the absence of federal protections, innovative state solutions are more critical than ever to protect and expand abortion care. Our new 2023 state trends analysis breaks down all of the critical abortion policy changes this year, along with key actions on contraception and gender-affirming care. Read more at the 🔗 in bio and explore our interactive map to view abortion-related policies in effect in every state! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo Today marks 50 years since the Helms Amendment was passed. Repealing this unjust policy and ensuring all abortions are performed by a trained provider or using a WHO-recommended method would drastically reduce unsafe abortions and maternal deaths. Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more about why it’s essential to repeal Helms once and for all. * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo The latest data from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study found that more US abortion patients are traveling out of state for care and are mainly traveling to states that border those with total or early gestational bans. As we show ⬆, Illinois saw the largest increase in the number of people traveling from out of state—and it has important policies in place to protect abortion access. 🚨 No one should be forced to leave their home state, let alone their community, for care. This cannot be the new normal. We need policy and movement-building solutions that ensure abortion access for everyone. Read more about the increase in abortion-related travel at the 🔗 in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo 🚨 BREAKING: The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the baseless case attempting to restrict mifepristone nationwide. As our Vice President for Public Policy Kelly Baden explains ⬆, the stakes for abortion access and bodily autonomy in the case are high. The Court must follow the scientific evidence showing that mifepristone is safe, effective and essential. Read Ms. Baden’s full statement at the 🔗 in bio. 📢 IMPORTANT: Mifepristone is still available. We will continue to share updates as the case progresses. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo 🌍 Since the 2015 adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, birth rates among adolescents declined 13% globally. But progress has stalled in other areas. For instance, the global maternal mortality ratio has barely changed. It remains more than 3x higher than the target set for 2030. In a just and equitable world, sexual and reproductive health and rights would be treated as basic health care, not a political issue, and all individuals would have the knowledge, resources, and autonomy to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive lives. Our comment in @thelancetgroup outlines the work needed to advance sexual & reproductive health & rights for everyone by 2030. We call on countries to include #SRH services in universal health plans and budgets. Tap the link in our bio to see the article. #SDG3 #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthCoverage * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo More than 4.4 billion people are of reproductive age and do not have access to adequate sexual & reproductive health services over the course of their lives. Comprehensive #SRH care is core to #HealthForAll and should include services related to: • Sexually transmitted infections • Pregnancy • Sexual and gender-based violence • Reproductive cancers • Subfertility and infertility • Comprehensive sex education • Sexual health and well-being • Modern contraception • Safe abortion and postabortion care In a just and equitable world, sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR) would be treated as basic health care, and all individuals would have the knowledge, resources, and autonomy to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive lives. Everyone has a role to play in achieving #HealthForAll. Governments and donors can prioritize equitable, comprehensive SRH services. The private sector can develop and upscale innovations in SRH service delivery. We can all advocate for safe, effective, high-quality sexual & reproductive health services for everyone, everywhere. Tap the link in our bio to see our joint brief with @1point8billion and other partners @who, @akuglobal and @unu_iigh outlining why and how SRHR should be included in #UniversalHealthCoverage. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo Meet our 2022-2023 Bixby Fellow, Daniel Arango Arango, who serves as the Principal Research Associate at @fundacion.orientame! Our latest newsletter has a behind-the-scenes look at Daniel's recent tenure with us and how his experience as a fellow will help shape Guttmacher’s research efforts across Latin America. Tap the link in bio to learn more! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo 🌍 It’s #HumanRightsDay! Let’s remember that ensuring access to safe abortion is essential to upholding dignity, freedom and justice for all. All people need access to sexual and reproductive health care, including information and resources that lead to timely, appropriate care. That includes safe abortion as a lifesaving, life-affirming health service. #StandUp4HumanRights * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo Five years ago, we called for the protection of the sexual and reproductive health and rights of displaced and refugee populations in humanitarian settings, in a landmark report from the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission. This call is as relevant as ever. More than 110 million people worldwide are displaced from persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations, with women and children being disproportionately impacted. Access to essential health care during conflicts or disasters is a human rights issue. #StandUp4HumanRights #HumanRightsDay * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo 🚨 Abortions dropped dramatically in South Carolina from August to September 2023, according to new findings from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study. This data is the first to capture the impact of South Carolina’s 6-week abortion ban that went into effect on August 23, 2023. In the first 6 months of 2023, 42% of SC abortion patients were traveling from out of state to receive care. With abortion now banned at 6 weeks, the effects will be felt throughout the region as harmful restrictions continue to push #AbortionAccess further out of reach. 🔗 Learn more about the impact of SC’s ban and what it means for the entire Southeast at the link in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo 📢 Abortion access in the US remains deeply fractured, but we want to recognize some wins from the past couple of months: 🗳️ Ohio's constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom went into effect yesterday on 12/7. It includes protections for abortion, contraception, continuing pregnancy and more! Congrats to the Ohio voters and advocates that made that win happen! However, given the various restrictions still in effect that interfere with access in the state, Ohio does not change categories on our interactive map. Kansas's 24-hour forced waiting period was temporarily blocked by a judge in late October, along with other restrictions that created barriers to accessing care. 📢 With the waiting period blocked for now, Kansas changes categories from Restrictive to Some Restrictions / Protections! Reminder: Any ruling or measure that expands and protects access to abortion is a win in our book. To learn more about abortion policies in every state, visit the 🔗 in bio! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo In conflicts around the world, women who are displaced by war face increased risk of sexual violence and barriers to health care. Their needs are urgent and must not be ignored: sexual and reproductive health services, unimpeded by violent conflict. Five years ago, the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission’s landmark report called for the protection of the sexual and reproductive health and rights of displaced and refugee populations in humanitarian settings. This call is as relevant as ever. Today, more than 110 million people worldwide are displaced from persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations, with women and children being disproportionately impacted. Displacement does not stop sexual and reproductive health needs. Women and girls have a heightened need for services because of their increased risk of STIs, unwanted pregnancy, maternal death and illness, and sexual and gender-based violence. They deserve essential, lifesaving care including secure access to #SRH services. #16Days #WomenInConflict * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo 📣 Want to learn about the latest research and policies shaping reproductive health and rights? Stay up to date with our email updates! 📧 Subscribe now at the 🔗 in bio or visit gu.tt/email * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo For 55 years, the Guttmacher Institute has been a force for positive change in the fight for sexual and reproductive rights worldwide. In the face of historic opposition, our work is now more critical than ever. 🚨 We need you to stand with us in this unprecedented fight for reproductive freedom in the post-Roe era. ️❤️ This #GivingTuesday, you can do twice as much good for reproductive rights by making a tax-deductible gift to Guttmacher. Every dollar you give will be matched up to $700,000 to help us mobilize $1.4 million. 💡 Your support puts pivotal research and incisive policy analysis into the hands of policymakers, advocates and health care providers as we fight for sexual and reproductive rights for all. 👉 Donate today: http://gu.tt/donate * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 5mo #GivingTuesday is coming up soon! It’s a day dedicated to celebrating generosity and the joy of making a positive impact. You can reaffirm your commitment to a global reproductive health, rights and justice movement by standing with Guttmacher. ️✨ Every gift will be matched up to $700,000! ✨ Attacks on bodily autonomy are increasing around the world, but we’re not backing down. Join us in this unprecedented fight for reproductive freedom. ➡️ Double your impact now: gu.tt/donate * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo For 55 years, Guttmacher has fought to ensure reproductive freedom for all people. Today, in the face of historic opposition, our work is more critical than ever. Now through the end of the year, we’ll be highlighting the experts, partners and supporters like you who make our work possible. Join us as we continue celebrating our 55th anniversary and stand with us in the fight ahead! 👉 Donate today: gu.tt/donate * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo 🌍 Since the 2015 adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, adolescent birth rates declined 13% globally. But progress has stalled in other areas. For instance, the global maternal mortality ratio has barely changed. It remains more than 3x higher than the target set for 2030. In a just and equitable world, sexual and reproductive health and rights would be treated as basic health care, not a political issue, and all individuals would have the knowledge, resources, and autonomy to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive lives. Our new comment in @thelancetgroup outlines the work needed to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights for everyone by 2030. We call on countries to include #SRH services in universal health plans and budgets. Access the full article via the link in our bio ⬆ * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo 🎉 Happy Thanks Birth Control Day! It’s a great time to remember that contraception is a core component of reproductive autonomy and should be available to anyone who needs it—including trans and nonbinary folks, young people and those living with low incomes. We know that people use birth control for many reasons, including to avoid pregnancy, have healthier pregnancies or help time and space births, and more. That’s why everyone deserves access to the full range of high-quality, affordable birth control methods that work best for them. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽 We’re also excited for the first over-the-counter birth control pill to become available in the US early next year! This could significantly increase contraceptive access for many people. But our work to protect access is far from over. 🚨 The same legal arguments used to overturn Roe also threaten the right to birth control. With the health and rights of many people at risk, we can’t take anything for granted. The fight to ensure reproductive freedom for all must continue! We're proud to stand with @powertodecide and @bedsider today and every day to say #ThxBirthControl! * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo 📢 Ohioans proved yet again that when abortion rights are on the ballot, abortion wins. The stakes are high for 2024. Abortion rights measures are already on 2024 ballots in New York and Maryland, and more states are aiming to do the same. Here’s what you need to know: ✅ The #NewYork measure would enshrine protection based on characteristics like sexual orientation, gender and pregnancy in the state constitution. It would also protect residents from government actions that would curtail repro autonomy or access to care. ✅ The ballot measure in #Maryland would establish a right to reproductive freedom in the state constitution. This is a powerful safeguard against future attacks if state leadership changes. ✅ Campaigns are also underway to get an abortion rights measure on the ballot in 2024 in other states across the US. The overturning of Roe was a shock, but voters and policymakers are taking action at the state level to protect and expand abortion access. These fights are critical, but federal protections are also urgently needed to ensure access for all! 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽 * PreviousNext GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo 🚨 More than half of US clinics providing abortions to incarcerated individuals in 2020 were in states hostile to abortion, according to the latest analysis from our Abortion Provider Census. Swipe to read the key findings 👆 The number of women who were incarcerated INCREASED in 2021, which means the need for abortion services among people in prisons and jails will continue. But post-Roe restrictions and bans will push care even further out of reach. Abortion bans will force more incarcerated individuals to continue pregnancies against their will. And due to structural racism, this will disproportionately affect Black and Brown individuals, further exacerbating racial disparities in abortion access. 📢 EVERYONE deserves access to reproductive health care, including abortion care. We need policies that support access to these services for all incarcerated people. Read more about the full study at the link in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo These November elections proved yet again that abortion rights and access continue to mobilize broad support from voters across the country US 👏 These wins are critical in the face of increased attacks on reproductive freedom and autonomy. A reminder on where abortion bans and restrictions stand: ❌ 14 states are enforcing total bans ❗ Many more states are enforcing bans based on gestational duration that would have been blatantly unconstitutional under Roe 🚗 These bans are clustered in regions like the South and Southeast, forcing people to travel huge distances for care Our experts will continue to monitor the state policy landscape for important updates. Tap the link in our bio for more on each state’s abortion policies! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo 📣 This win was critical to protect Ohioans’ bodily autonomy! A 6-week ban went into effect briefly after Roe was overturned, with devastating impacts. Huge shoutout to all the advocates on the ground who countered a tidal wave of misinformation and made this happen! @ppaohio @prochoiceoh @ourr_2023 Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more about this critical victory via @19thnews! * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo Our Monthly Abortion Provision Study now captures abortion incidence data from January-August 2023. The latest findings show a slight national increase, a 100% decrease in Indiana and a sustained decline in North Carolina. ➡️ North Carolina’s 12-week ban and mandatory waiting period continue to have devastating impacts on abortion access throughout the Southeast. ➡️ In Indiana, a total abortion ban went into effect on August 21, but providers stopped offering abortion care on August 1 due to legal uncertainty. Our research continues to highlight how these inhumane restrictions and bans drastically impact those seeking care. And these barriers to abortion access continue to fall hardest on people with fewer financial resources, Black and Brown people, young people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities and those in rural areas. Explore our interactive resource and learn more about our latest findings at the 🔗 in our bio. * GUTTMACHERINSTITUTE 6mo 📺 Watch our session from the Global Forum for Adolescents, now available on demand! Our partners, @phauganda, @tayaeth, @theypfoundation and @IYAFP discuss evidence-based advocacy strategies for adolescent sexual & reproductive health and rights around the world. We also preview ✨ new data ✨ to support advocates. Tap the link in our bio for the video! #1point8 #ASRHR Load More Follow us on Instagram Center facts. Shape policy. Advance sexual and reproductive rights. Donate Now Newsletter Signup Contact Us * Twitter * Facebook * Instagram * Youtube * LinkedIn * Contact FOOTER * Privacy Policy * Accessibility Statement © 2024 Guttmacher Institute. 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