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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.

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expand abortion access.

🎉 22 states and DC enacted 129 protections—the highest number ever enacted!

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critical than ever to protect and expand abortion care.

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policy changes this year, along with key actions on contraception and
gender-affirming care.

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abortion-related policies in effect in every state!

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Repealing this unjust policy and ensuring all abortions are performed by a
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unsafe abortions and maternal deaths.

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and for all.

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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.

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🚨 BREAKING: The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the baseless
case attempting to restrict mifepristone nationwide.

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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.

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🌍 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

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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.

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10d

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!

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11d

🌍 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

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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

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13d

🚨 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

13d

📢 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

16d

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

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20d

📣 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

24d

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

25d

#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

29d

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

35d

🌍 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.

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

36d

🎉 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

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42d

📢 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! 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

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🚨 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.

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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!

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📣 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!

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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.

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📺 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

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🎉 We’re celebrating our 55th year of advancing sexual and reproductive
health and rights!

Since 1968, the Guttmacher Institute has envisioned a world where everyone
can make decisions about their lives, bodies and futures with dignity and
autonomy. We’ve fought to make this a reality through innovative research,
incisive policy analysis and evidence-based advocacy.

Our work has led to many historic wins—from our input in the creation of
Title X in the US, the only federal program dedicated to providing family
planning services to people living with low incomes, to our role in
facilitating the decriminalization of abortion in countries like Colombia and
Ireland, and so much more.

In short, we’ve helped to fuel the fight for reproductive health and rights
for more than half a century. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

Today this fight is more necessary than ever as attacks on bodily autonomy
increase in post-Roe America and globally. But we aren’t going anywhere.

We’re reenergized by a commitment to center equity, justice and the needs of
marginalized communities. And we’re doubling down on our mission to advance
#SRHR through scientific research, forward-looking analysis and equitable
partnerships.

These efforts wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our supporters.

Together with allies like you, we can double down on our mission to advance
SRHR for the next 55 years and beyond.

Stay tuned to learn more about our work and join us as we continue
celebrating more than half a century of impact!

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ICYMI: Data from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study captures the impact of
severe abortion restrictions that went into effect in North Carolina on July
1, 2023.

The Southeast has some of the strictest abortion laws in the US, and North
Carolina has been a lifeline for abortion seekers in nearby states. But NC’s
12-week ban and in-person counseling requirement will devastate access for
out-of-state patients.

🚨 We can’t forget that the harm inflicted by bans and restrictions does not
affect everyone equally. Attacks on abortion fall hardest on people with
fewer financial resources, Black and Brown people, young people, LGBTQ+
communities and those in rural areas.

Tap the link in our bio to learn more about our findings. 🔗

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We have joined more than 100 organizations to release the 2023 Blueprint
Policy Agenda 📢

This agenda outlines key executive actions that are needed to protect and
expand sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice (SRHRJ).

Here are just a few ⬇️

🤝 Work with Congress on meaningful budgets that reflect a commitment to
#SRHRJ both in the US and around the world

❌ Reverse harmful policies that deny people full equality

💊 Protect access to medication abortion and self-managed abortion

🩺 Address the maternal health crisis

With attacks on our fundamental rights escalating, these actions are critical
to advancing gender and racial equity and bodily autonomy. #ReproBlueprint

Learn more at the 🔗 in bio!

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📣 This week, people from across the US are coming together in Milwaukee to
gain skills, make connections, and envision the feminist future we want to
live in.

We’re thrilled to have our Vice President for Public Policy Kelly Baden join
two exciting panel discussions:

✨ Can the Green Wave – Born in Latin America – Support Expanding Abortion
Protections in the U.S.? with @pauavilg and Elida Caballero Cabrera of
Women’s Equality Center: Panelists will connect the dots between the two
regions and highlight how shared wisdom can empower advocates in their work
for reproductive justice. Tune into the IG Live hosted by @womensmarch on
Saturday 10/21 at 10:50 am CT/11:50 am ET!

✨ Facts Still Matter: Building Feminist Power Through Research with
@iwpresearch and @cwgpp: Panelists will dive into the critical role of
research – and researchers – in feminist movement building, activism, and
advocacy. Tap the link in bio to learn more 👆🏿👆🏾👆🏽

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Today the Guttmacher Institute announced the transition of Dr. Herminia
Palacio from her role as President & CEO.

Jonathan Wittenberg, current Executive Vice President, will assume the role
of Acting CEO.

Tap the link in bio to read the full statement.

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📢 Our recent study examines perceptions and definitions of abortion,
miscarriage and pregnancy outcomes in the US.

As our expert Alicia VandeVusse told @npr, we found that there isn't one
shared definition of abortion. People hold different ideas about what
constitutes an abortion and other reproductive health care.

🚨 These different understandings are often exploited by anti-abortion
activists, lawmakers and media.

By better understanding these complexities, we can help to fight abortion
stigma and misinformation.

Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more about the study!

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🚨 NEW: Abortions dropped by 31% in North Carolina from June-July 2023,
according to new findings from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study.

This data is the first to capture the impact of severe abortion restrictions
that took effect in North Carolina on July 1—a 12-week ban and a medically
unnecessary in-person visit for state-mandated counseling required at least
72 hours before the abortion.

Reminder: Many people do not have the privilege and resources to overcome
these obstacles to care—especially those in marginalized communities.

With 1,300 fewer abortions in NC in July compared to June, the impact is
clear. Abortion access has been pushed further out of reach for North
Carolinians and the effects will be felt throughout the Southeast.

We worked with @ppvsat to better understand the impact these restrictions
have had on patients and providers.

Head to the link in bio for our latest resources, including updated data and
a brand-new policy analysis. 🔗

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We’re thrilled to announce the election of our President and CEO, Dr.
Herminia Palacio, to @thenamedicine!

This is a testament to Dr. Palacio’s outstanding professional accomplishments
and unwavering commitment to health and medicine.

Membership in NAM represents one of the highest honors attainable in these
fields, recognizing individuals who have made substantial contributions to
the advancement of medical sciences, health care and public health.

Dr. Palacio boasts a distinguished career as a public health expert,
accumulating more than three decades of experience spanning multiple sectors.
Her expertise encompasses academic and clinical medicine, governmental public
health and philanthropy.

Tap the link in bio to learn more!

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Join us next week for the largest-ever global gathering in support of
adolescent health and well-being! Swipe to see the sessions where we’ll be
participating in discussions about sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Register at the link in our bio.

Oct. 11 at 9AM EDT / 3PM CET: Our partner @tayaeth and other youth
organizations from around the world are coming together to share #SRHR
advocacy strategies in diverse contexts. We’re ready to get inspired!

Oct. 11 at 11AM EDT / 5PM CET: We'll talk about evidence-based advocacy
strategies led by young people to make the case for adolescent sexual and
reproductive health and rights. Lillibet Namakula of @phau will moderate a
conversation with Semaria Negash @tayaeth, Prerna Laddha @theypfoundation,
Peace Umanah @iyafp. Our research expert, Beth Sully, will share a preview of
upcoming new data on urgent needs in 130 low- and middle-income countries for
adolescent contraceptive services.

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It's been 47 years since the Hyde Amendment was first enacted. This US policy
withholds abortion coverage from millions of people enrolled in Medicaid and
other federal programs across 32 states and DC.

Most of these states also have total abortion bans or bans based on
gestational duration. Hyde increases barriers to care, even for people in
states where abortion remains legal.

We also know that the harm of Hyde falls hardest on communities that have
been systematically excluded from economic opportunity, including women with
low incomes and people of color.

🚨 This racist and coercive policy must end once and for all.

Congress can remove Hyde and related coverage bans by passing the Equal
Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act, which would
guarantee coverage for abortion—no matter how much someone earns, how they're
insured, or where they live.

The EACH Act would be a critical step toward ensuring that all people can
make decisions about our lives and futures with dignity. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

With abortion access disappearing across the nation, we need the EACH Act now
more than ever to ensure reproductive autonomy for all!

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New opportunity! We're seeking a highly skilled consultant to help us develop
a coalition that will cultivate sustainable capacity for conducting abortion
research, strategic communications and safe abortion policy advocacy in
Sub-Saharan Africa.

This is a remote position that will last 18 months.

Learn more and apply by tapping the link in bio or visit gu.tt/jobs!

📣 Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network! 📣

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📣 Abortion is an experience shared by millions of people globally. What
differs are the obstacles people face—legal, social, economic and more—in
exercising reproductive autonomy.

Our research ⬆ shows that abortion rates are similar in countries where
abortion is broadly legal and where it is restricted.

The numbers should inform advocates, donors and policymakers in the work to
improve access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and
supplies, including for #SafeAbortion.

Learn more by tapping the 🔗 in bio!

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🎉 Today is International Safe Abortion Day and the 23rd anniversary of
mifepristone approval in the United States!

As we celebrate, let's remember that abortion is an experience shared by
millions of people globally. What differs are the obstacles people
face—legal, social, economic and more—in exercising their reproductive
autonomy.

Everyone should be able to get high-quality, affordable and timely abortion
care—no matter where they live. This must include mifepristone, which we know
is safe, effective and widely used in the US and globally.

To ensure this access for all people, advocates, donors and policymakers must
continue working to:

⚖ Fight abortion bans, restrictions and criminalization in all forms

🩺 Invest in and expand comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services

💚 Learn from and support movements to advance abortion rights, including
Latin America’s Green Wave

In the face of ongoing attacks on bodily autonomy around the world, we
proudly stand in solidarity with abortion advocates globally. We will never
stop fighting to achieve safe abortion access for everyone, everywhere.
💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

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It’s #WorldContraceptionDay! To fulfill our #ReproductiveRights, we need to
be able to make health decisions based on our needs.

We need 👉 accurate information and 👉 access to a range of methods for
contraception.

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Abortion is likely heading back to the US Supreme Court, which could strike
another blow to access just over a year since the fall of Roe v. Wade.

A new @ms_magazine op-ed by our federal policy expert Amy Friedrich-Karnik
breaks down how the latest baseless attacks on mifepristone—one of two drugs
used in the most common abortion method in the US—fit into the wider
anti-abortion strategy to ban access nationwide.

🚨 Reminder: Overturning Roe was never the end goal. Their real aim is to
completely upend sexual and reproductive rights and freedom for millions of
people.

Read the full op-ed by tapping the 🔗 in bio.

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Almost 4.3 billion people of reproductive age do not have access to even one
essential reproductive health intervention over the course of their lives.
That’s more than half of us living on this planet.

We joined @1point8billion and other partners @who, @akuglobal and @unu_iigh
in a brief outlining why and how sexual and reproductive health and rights
should be included in #UniversalHealthCoverage.

Everyone has a role to play. 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 and reproductive health services for everyone,
everywhere.

The recommendations in this brief build on a comprehensive definition of SRHR
and evidence-based framework of essential SRH services, developed by experts
from across the globe under the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission. Check it out by
tapping the link in bio 👆🏿👆🏾👆🏽

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📢 TODAY IN WISCONSIN: After over a year of abortion being completely
unavailable, abortion services will resume at @plannedparenthoodwi clinics in
Madison and Milwaukee.

This is a major win for Wisconsinites seeking care, advocates and providers.
👏🏽👏🏼👏🏿

This decision moves Wisconsin from Most Restrictive to Restrictive on our
map, reflecting that abortion is now available up to 22 weeks.

For the latest on abortion policies in Wisconsin and across the US, see our
updated map by tapping the link in bio. 🔗

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In conflict-affected hospitals in the Central African Republic and northern
Nigeria, women are seven times more likely to have severe complications from
#UnsafeAbortion.

We worked with Epicentre MSF (@doctorswithoutborders) and @ipasorg to gather
stories & data in the first study of its kind to shed light on
abortion-related deaths in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Women are already at increased risk of exposure to sexual violence & barriers
to health care in conflict settings. But loss of life from #UnsafeAbortion is
preventable with better access to safe, comprehensive abortion services,
including post-abortion care & contraception for all.

Read on to learn more from the women who spoke with the researchers:
https://www.msf.org/abortion-women-more-risk-death-fragile-and-conflict-affected-settings

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🚨 If Florida’s 6-week ban goes into effect, abortion access could be pushed
*completely out of reach* for people living in the Southeast region of the
United States.

It bears repeating: The harm of this and every abortion ban always falls
hardest on people who face systemic barriers to health care and have the
fewest resources.

We’ll be watching this case closely and will share more as updates become
available.

Tap the link in bio 👆 to see where abortion policies stand in every state.

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¡Bravo! Mexico’s Supreme Court decision to decriminalize abortion nationwide
is an important step affirming no one should be criminalized for obtaining or
providing abortion care. Congratulations to colleagues led by @gire_mx for
this momentous win for #ReproRights!

Decriminalizing abortion protects people’s lives and health by removing
barriers to access & provision of #SafeAbortion. In Mexico, 27% of all
pregnancies annually end in abortion. Our estimates inform how laws &
policies might impact people’s health and well-being. 👇

La Suprema Corte de Justicia de #México ha despenalizado el aborto a nivel
federal. Un gran paso para la justicia y la igualdad de derechos para las
mujeres y personas gestantes.

La despenalización garantiza la seguridad y protección de la salud de las
mujeres y personas gestantes. Una decisión histórica para el avance de la
libertad y salud reproductiva. ¡Damos la enhorabuena a nuestros compañeros de
@gire_mx por esta histórica victoria!

En México, el 27% de los embarazos anuales terminan en abortos. Nuestras
estimaciones en esta ficha ayudan a entender cómo las leyes y políticas
pueden afectar la salud y el bienestar de las mujeres y personas gestantes.
👇

https://www.guttmacher.org/regions/latin-america-caribbean/mexico

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NEW: Our latest research initiative—the Monthly Abortion Provision Study—is
now live!

The study includes an interactive resource that tracks monthly estimates of
procedural and medication abortions at brick-and-mortar health facilities, as
well as medication abortions provided via telehealth and virtual providers.

Initial findings, from January-June 2023, illustrate some of the impacts that
post-Roe policy changes have had on state-level abortion occurrence and
trends compared with 2020:

⬆️ Increases in abortion in states bordering others with bans

⬆️ Increases in abortion in states that protected access

⬇️ Decrease in abortions in ban states

These findings make clear that dramatic state-level changes in access have
forced many people to travel out of their home state which can entail
significant financial and logistical barriers.

📣 Abortion funds, providers, practical support networks and myriad others
have played a critical role in helping people get the care they need.
Supporting these efforts is vital to enable their long-term sustainability.
@keepourclinics @abortioncarenetwork @abortionfunds

Looking ahead, this study will provide new estimates of abortions obtained by
patients traveling across state lines for care and estimates of abortion by
gestational age.

Learn more about this new resource and start exploring the data at the link
in our bio ✨🔗

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As we celebrate #WorldSexualHealthDay, let’s remember that consent and bodily
autonomy are essential to the full realization of sexual and reproductive
health and rights.

All people must have the resources and support to make decisions about their
bodies, including whether and when to have children.

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🎉 Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the Cory L. Richards Memorial
Scholarship—Elliot Harrison-Lee and Ariana Scott!

Both of our incredible recipients were chosen from a pool of almost 300
strong applicants.

Elliot Harrison-Lee will use the scholarship at the Brown University School
of Public Health to complete a master’s degree with a focus on maternal and
child health.

Ariana Scott will use the scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh’s
Closing the Water Gap with a focus on water access, affordability and
governance locally and globally.

Find out more about the recipients and this scholarship by tapping the 🔗 in
our bio.

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New job opportunities! 💼

We are hiring *two* Executive Assistants to be based in NYC (hybrid) – one to
support our Research Division and one to support our Development and
Communications & Publications Divisions!

➡ Each Executive Assistant will work to support division Vice Presidents and
handle critical day-to-day administrative functions that help us advance SRHR
for people worldwide.

Learn more and apply by tapping the link in bio: https://gu.tt/45GIfLh 🔗

📣 Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network!

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🚨 BREAKING: South Carolina’s 6-week abortion ban is now in effect after the
state Supreme Court upheld the ban.

This is an enormous loss for South Carolinians' reproductive autonomy.

Here’s what you need to know:

📢 Many people don't know they're pregnant at 6 weeks.

📢 SC has even more restrictions than Georgia, the other state with a 6-week
ban.

📢 Even if people know they are pregnant, delays like getting an appointment,
the resources to pay + making other arrangements like taking time off work
means accessing care will be almost impossible.

📢 We know that anti-abortion policymakers won’t stop at a 6-week ban. The
goal is always a total end to abortion access.

This ban not only has devastating impacts for South Carolinians, but across
the region. With this in effect, Florida is the only state in the region
where people can seek abortions after 12 weeks. And abortion access is at
risk there too.

We know those who are already and will continue to be most impacted by
abortion bans are people marginalized by systemic racism and economic
insecurity.

✨ Donating to abortion funds like @carolinaabortionfund,
@palmettostateabortionfund and @ARC_Southeast is more essential than ever to
support people’s access to care.

For more on the latest abortion policies in the US, tap the link in our bio
☝🏿☝🏾☝🏽

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Executive orders and shield laws were a strong start to protecting US
abortion patients and providers in the year after Roe v. Wade fell.

🚨 But overturning Roe was just one part of a larger anti-abortion agenda to
strip people of their rights and autonomy.

As bans and other threats to abortion access continue, state policymakers
*must* keep working to remove barriers to essential care.

Visit the link in our bio for more on executive orders, shield laws and other
state actions that can expand abortion rights and access 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

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🚨 After months of chaos and confusion, Indiana's total abortion ban is
officially in effect. This is a devastating blow to Hoosiers’ bodily autonomy
and a direct attack on reproductive rights in the state.

Our abortion policy map is up to date, with Indiana moving to Most
Restrictive.

Abortion access has already been limited in Indiana. Hoosiers will continue
to be forced to travel out of state for clinic-based abortion care, pushing
essential services even further out of reach. And as bans cluster regionally,
people beyond Indiana will feel the impact, especially those in the Midwest.

Let's be clear:

📢 Accessing abortion care will be even more difficult–if not impossible–for
those who are with low-incomes and are marginalized by structural racism.

📢 It's a total abortion ban–don’t be fooled by exceptions.

📢 EVERYONE deserves access to abortion without barriers.

Essential groups like @chicagoabortionfund, @pretermclevelandohio, @iaafund
and @midwest_access_coalition are working to make abortion and reproductive
health care more accessible for folks in the Midwest.

✨ You can help by donating to these groups and supporting the critical work
they do!

For more on the latest abortion policies across the US, tap the link in our
bio 👆🏿👆🏾👆🏽

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The 5th Circuit’s decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA
completely ignores decades of evidence on mifepristone’s safety and
effectiveness. It also jeopardizes the health and autonomy of people across
the US.

For now, the ruling isn’t in effect, and access to mifepristone remains
unchanged.

But this case will likely end up before SCOTUS—and the same justices who
overturned Roe v. Wade just over a year ago.

As our Vice President for Public Policy Kelly Baden explains ⬆, the
anti-abortion activists behind this case weren’t just aiming to overturn Roe.

🚨 Their goal is to ban abortion nationwide, at any point of pregnancy, for
any reason. And they’re willing to use any means available.

No matter what the courts say, the facts are the same: mifepristone is safe,
effective and essential.

Tap the link in bio to learn more about this case and read Ms. Baden’s full
statement.

Link in bio: https://gu.tt/3OFc1sT 🔗

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A decision has been announced and we will share more updates soon.

Important: No matter what this ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
says, there will be no immediate changes in access to mifepristone.

The facts remain the same: Medication abortion is safe, effective and widely
used.

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Evidence from the United States and around the world is clear: Mifepristone
is safe, effective and essential.

But that hasn’t stopped anti-abortion groups in the US from spinning a false
narrative and increasing their attacks on this critical medication.

🚨 If mifepristone becomes unavailable, existing inequities in abortion
access will only become worse—especially for Black and Brown people,
individuals living with low incomes, young people, immigrants and others who
face systemic barriers to care.

Get the facts about mifepristone by tapping the 🔗 in bio.

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After Roe v. Wade fell, many US governors stepped up to defend abortion
access in the face of a national emergency by issuing executive orders and
passing shield law.

These measures were critical to protecting providers and abortion seekers
from out-of-state legal action—especially as anti-abortion lawmakers
increased attacks on access post-Roe.

Swipe 👆 to see how these protective measures were used and tap the 🔗 in bio
to learn more.

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In Ohio's special election yesterday, voters rejected a proposal that would
have made it more difficult to amend the state constitution through ballot
initiatives.

🚨 This measure was an underhanded attempt by anti-abortion activists and
lawmakers to threaten a November referendum that could enshrine abortion
rights in the state's constitution.

We're thrilled to see this outcome and thank the many advocates who made this
victory possible 🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽

Read more about the election from @cbsnews via the link in bio.

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📊 Our latest data suggest that marginalized communities in the US may be the
most impacted in situations when medication abortion is the only method of
abortion available.

The findings come from our recent Abortion Patient Survey, which compares the
characteristics of people who obtained medication and procedural abortions at
US clinics between June 2021 and July 2022.

Swipe for details on the survey findings ☝🏿☝🏾☝🏽

While there is an abundance of research on clinical aspects of medication
abortion use in the US (such as efficacy and safety), much less work has been
done on the characteristics and preferences of people who get medication
versus procedural abortions.

As our research expert Rachel Jones notes, researching these preferences is
key to understanding the experiences of abortion seekers and meeting their
needs.

📢 Everyone deserves access to their preferred method of abortion care.

Tap the link in bio to learn more about the study!

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There is no current policy in effect banning abortion in Wisconsin. But due
to legal uncertainty around the state’s 1849 total abortion ban, providers in
the state were forced to stop offering abortion care post-Roe.

📢 The impact is clear: Wisconsinites don’t have access to the abortion care
they need and deserve.

After consulting with partners in the field, we have moved Wisconsin from
Restrictive to Most Restrictive on our interactive map to reflect that
abortion is *completely unavailable* in WI.

Our experts will continue to monitor the state of abortion access as the
legal landscape evolves.

For the latest on abortion policies across the US, see our updated map by
tapping the 🔗 in bio.

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📣 We’re thrilled to join colleagues and advocates across the US in
supporting the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act! 🎉

Swipe to learn more about how this historic legislation can remove barriers
to health care and coverage for immigrant communities ☝🏿☝🏾☝🏽

What can you do to help?

✨ Share this post widely to spread awareness about #HEAL4Immigrants Act

✨ Learn more by following amazing advocates like @latinainstitute and
@napawf!

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All immigrants deserve access to high-quality health care when they need it.
Period.

But for many immigrants in the US, getting this care is harder than it should
be due to discriminatory policies.

The Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act
reintroduced in the House and Senate today aims to tackle this by:

️➡️ ️Eliminating the 5-year wait for immigrants and migrants with green cards
to enroll in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

➡️ Ensuring access to coverage for DACA recipients

➡️ Enabling immigrants and migrants without documentation to access the ACA
Marketplace

Our findings from 2019 show that more noncitizen immigrants were uninsured as
compared to their US-born and naturalized counterparts. Latino and Black
immigrants were most likely to be uninsured.

🚨 This has serious impacts on noncitizen immigrants’ access to primary care
and sexual and reproductive health care services. Tap the link in bio to
learn more ⬆

Everyone deserves access to health care no matter their race, place of birth,
or immigration status. Policymakers must act now to pass the #HEAL4Immigrants
Act!

Thank you to @latinainstitute and @napawf for all your work pushing this bill
forward!

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This year, anti-abortion groups in the United States have escalated attacks
on mifepristone, one of two drugs used in the most common medication abortion
regimen across the nation.

📢 Their arguments have been debunked by scientists and medical authorities
worldwide.

In a new analysis, our experts look at the evidence on mifepristone ⬇️

🌍 It's approved in 96 countries

➡️ It's used safely and effectively in other countries beyond 10 weeks of
pregnancy

❤️ It's on @who's list of model essential medicines that are considered
important to health systems worldwide.

The facts are clear: Mifepristone is safe, effective and widely used.

Attacks on mifepristone not only make the US an outlier as other countries
expand abortion access, but they threaten the health and autonomy of anyone
who needs essential health care.

Tap the link in our bio to learn more 👆

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We were thrilled to join colleagues from all over the world at the 2023
@women_deliver conference!

It was an inspiring week with many thought-provoking conversations on how the
global community can drive progress toward gender equality and achieve #SRHR
for all.

We kicked off the week with a dynamic virtual session joined by
@fosfeminista, @infoclacai and @reproductivehealthnetwork on the global
reverberations witnessed since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Later, we joined experts from @afidep_org @phauganda @women4globalfund and
@actioncanadashr for a session on using data-driven strategies to advocate
for sexual and reproductive health.

Before the week was over, we joined @iyafp's session on the power of
storytelling in promoting critical conversations about safe abortion.

We also had a chance to connect with colleagues and new friends at our
cocktail party marking Guttmacher's 55th Anniversary!

We're grateful to partners who joined us at our booth throughout the week to
share resources and expertise from their work advancing health and rights
around the world. Thank you @tayaeth, @theypfoundation, and the African
Population and Health Research Center!

✨ We’d also like to thank everyone who used and shared our new quiz filter to
test their global #SRHR knowledge. If you haven’t given it a try, check it
out by tapping the link in our bio ⬆️

And a special thanks to @women_deliver for hosting an energizing and
memorable conference! We can’t wait to see you again in a few years.
👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽

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Did you know? Executive orders allow US state governors to enact a policy
immediately 💪

After the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked last
May, several governors took action.

Since then, 14 governors have issued executive orders to protect abortion
providers and seekers from out-of-state legal action.

In our new analysis, we break down what these executive orders are, how they
differ from other protections such as shield laws, and what steps state
policymakers need to take next to protect abortion rights and access.

Some of these critical steps include:

✅ Repealing existing restrictions on abortion care

💲 Boosting funding to abortion funds and abortion infrastructure

🤝 Building solidarity across states to counter the anti-abortion agenda

In case it wasn’t already clear, overturning Roe was just one of many attacks
on health care and bodily autonomy—all of which are part of a larger agenda
to strip people of decision-making power over their bodies. Policymakers who
support abortion rights must take action and work together to fight these
attacks.

Tap the 🔗 in bio to read the analysis.

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📢 An Iowa Court has temporarily blocked a 6-week abortion ban that was
signed into law last week. This will allow care to continue in the state up
to 22 weeks.

While the legal battle is ongoing, it is critical that people are able to
access essential abortion care.

For the latest on abortion policies across the US, see our updated map by
tapping the link in bio ☝🏼 ☝🏽 ☝🏿

Link in Bio: https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/ 🔗

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🚨 Iowa’s governor just signed a 6-week abortion ban—before many people know
they’re pregnant. This is a devastating blow to Iowans' reproductive health
and bodily autonomy.

With this new ban in effect, Iowa moves from Restrictive to Very Restrictive
on our interactive map.

Due to the rise of early gestational week bans, we made a change to our
scoring system that more accurately reflects how 6 and 12-week abortion bans
severely restrict people’s autonomy and access to essential health care.

With our new scoring, North Carolina has also moved from Restrictive to Very
Restrictive due to the state enforcing a 12-week ban with onerous new
restrictions that have the sole aim of limiting access to abortion care.

We need federal action that restores the nationwide right to abortion, and we
need state policymakers to protect and expand access NOW.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore more state abortion policies in our map.

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🎉 The @fda listened to the science and just approved the first-ever
over-the-counter birth control pill!

We're especially happy to see an OTC pill approved without age requirements.
That's because adolescents deserve access to contraception, but they face
some of the greatest barriers to care.

This transformative victory is thanks to decades of advocacy from the
reproductive health, rights and justice movement led by our partners at
@free_the_pill 🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽

At a time when anti-abortion activists, lawmakers and judges in the US are
playing politics with science, this victory rooted in facts and data is truly
something to celebrate.

Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more about the good news via @cnn!

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We are excited to participate at @women_deliver next week!

Will you be there? Swipe to see the sessions and events where you can meet
our speakers. Full event details via link in bio.

We look forward to joining global leaders, advocates and researchers
advancing #GenderEquality and #SRHR for all! #WD2023

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📣 Today is World Population Day! 📣

Did you know: Since the ‘90s, women around the world are having fewer
unintended pregnancies. That's thanks to the success of international family
planning programs.

Our vision for today and every day: A world where everyone can realize their
right to decide whether and when to have children! 🌏

Tap the link in bio to learn more from @unfpa about the critical role of
bodily autonomy in achieving gender equality ☝🏿☝🏾☝🏽

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We were thrilled to have our Vice President for Development Wendy Sealey join
@afpnewyork’s Fundraising Day in New York last month!

During the morning keynote, Ms. Sealey joined a special live episode of The
Development Debrief podcast to share expertise from her 20-year career in
fundraising and non-profit management. She also provided critical insights on
working with donors, staff and board members—including after the Supreme
Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

🔉 Tap the link in bio to listen now 🔉

Many thanks to @devdebrief for recording and sharing this great conversation!

#Repost @devdebrief
・・・
Catch the season 11 wrap-up featuring Wendy Sealey, VP for development
@guttmacherinstitute! This conversation was recorded with a live audience
hosted by @afpnewyork! Thank you to all who participated 💙

Photo by @rashmigillphotography

#fundraising #humanrights #afp #liveaudience #podcast #development

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✨ New quiz filter! Are YOU ready to be a global reproductive health champion?

Tap the link in our story to find out 👆🏿👆🏾👆🏽

Remember to tag @guttmacherinstitute in your stories for a chance to be
featured on our page! ✨

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The US abortion policy landscape continues to shift rapidly. Here's what you
need to know:

❌ North Carolina's 12-week ban is now in effect and could devastate access
across the South and Southeast regions of the country

✅ Arizona's new shield law aims to protect providers, patients and support
organizations from prosecution

Our interactive map is up-to-date with the latest policy changes nationwide.
Tap the link in bio to see where your state stands ⬆

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During our “One Year Post-Roe: Reflections on US and Global Abortion Rights”
event with @ethicalnyc last week, our experts and allies gathered to discuss
the state of abortion access since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The panel
included @profmmurray, @votejgr, @superkwa, @pauavilg and Mallah Tabot of
@ippfar.

It was a powerful conversation about the real-life consequences we’ve
witnessed over the past year, including an ongoing wave of abortion bans and
other attacks on bodily autonomy that have pushed essential health care out
of reach for many people in the United States. Our speakers explained how
these attacks directly target and disproportionately harm Black and Brown
people, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, disabled individuals, and anyone facing
structural barriers to health care.

We also heard about important glimmers of hope.

US state and local policymakers have been taking action to protect and expand
abortion access, including for people who must now leave their home states to
get care.

Our partners in Africa, Latin America and beyond offered expertise on
collaboration and movement building, illustrating how advocates in the US and
around the world can learn from and support each other to protect abortion
rights, human rights, gender justice and more.

As all of our speakers made clear: The work to protect abortion access has no
borders. It is deeply connected to other fights for health, rights and
autonomy. We can and must work together to advance our vision of abortion
access for everyone, everywhere.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the event coming soon!

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🚨 Less than a week ago, we marked one year since Roe was overturned by the
US Supreme Court.

This week, the carnage is continuing unabated. The Court just issued new
decisions that jeopardize the rights and dignity of millions of people
nationwide.

It bears repeating: All of these attacks are part of a larger conservative
agenda to control the freedom that all people deserve to make decisions about
their own lives.

These decisions are devastating, but we must keep fighting to protect health,
rights and autonomy for all.

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📺 Starting soon: Our post-Roe panel with @ethicalnyc is getting underway and
you’re invited to join us via livestream!

Tap the link in bio 👆 and stay tuned for:

✨ Welcome remarks from our President and CEO Dr. Herminia Palacio

✨ Discussion moderated by @profmmurray and featuring @votejgr, @superkwa, and
our policy experts Kelly Baden and Irum Taqi

✨ Recorded remarks from @pauavilg and Mallah Tabot of @ippfar!

We hope you can join us for this critical conversation! Tap the link in bio
or go to: gu.tt/44nn6VO

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Last chance to register! Tonight we're joining @ethicalnyc for a special
panel discussion on abortion access after Roe.

Don't miss this critical conversation moderated by our board member
@profmmurray and featuring:

🎙️ @superkwa of @feministcenter

🎙️ @votejgr

🎙️ Mallah Tabot of @ippfar and @pauavilg of Women's Equality Center (via
pre-recorded remarks)

🎙️ Guttmacher experts Dr. Herminia Palacio, Kelly Baden and Irum Taqi

We hope you can join us! RSVP to attend in person or online with the link in
bio 👆🏿👆🏾👆🏽

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We’re thrilled to have Kwajelyn Jackson of @feministcenter and Mallah Tabot
of @ippfar participate in our panel event tomorrow!

✨ Kwajelyn Jackson (@superkwa) has led the expansion of FWHC’s statewide and
national impact and deepened its community partnerships, leading the
organization’s civic engagement, advocacy, education and outreach teams. She
became the organization’s first Black woman Executive Director in 2018.

✨ Mallah Tabot is Lead Architect of Cooperation – Sexual and Reproductive
Health and Rights, International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa
Regional Office. She supports innovative and cost-effective strategies to
deliver quality, rights based and comprehensive SRHR information, services
and programs.

Attend the event to hear Ms. Jackson and Ms. Tabot discuss current challenges
for abortion rights and access in the US and around the world. Tap the link
in bio to register now!

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Today marks one full year since Roe v. Wade was overturned—a decision that
unleashed chaos and uncertainty nationwide.

We witnessed abortion rights erode as a wave of state bans swept across the
US, pushing essential care out of reach for millions of people.

Roe was a cornerstone of reproductive rights, but it didn’t ensure equitable
access to abortion. Now, access is further limited—especially for Black,
Brown and other people of color and those with the fewest economic resources.

Bodily autonomy is under attack in other ways, too. Since Roe was overturned,
anti-abortion state legislators have introduced a slew of bills targeting the
health and rights of LGBTQ+ communities, including bans on gender-affirming
care for young people.

Our experts have closely monitored these harmful impacts during the past
year. In a growing collection of resources, including policy analyses,
videos, op-eds, infographics, and more ⬆, we've outlined new ways that
policymakers, advocates and donors can make a difference in our post-Roe
reality.

As we reflect on what’s been lost in the past year, we must also turn our
attention to a new vision of equitable abortion access and reproductive
autonomy.

We stand in solidarity with advocates and policymakers who share this vision,
and we’re as committed as ever to making it possible for all.

Tap the link in bio to view all of our resources on Roe v. Wade and Dobbs v.
Jackson Women's Health Organization:
https://www.guttmacher.org/abortion-rights-supreme-court

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This first year without the protections of Roe brought dangerous abortion
bans, restrictions and unjust attacks on bodily autonomy.

As our President and CEO Dr. Herminia Palacio notes, we have seen that the
anti-abortion movement will stop at nothing to eliminate access to abortion
and other essential health care that all people deserve.

Yet, in the face of these relentless attacks, we know that the fight for
reproductive freedom is far from over.

We stand ready for the work ahead and will never stop fighting to build a
future of truly equitable abortion access for all.

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Foundations and individual donors stepped up in important ways after Roe was
overturned one year ago.

Abortion funds, clinics and advocacy organizations saw a sharp increase in
donations in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision. This influx of
funds was crucial to meeting urgent needs for abortion services across the
nation.

It also showed just how critical philanthropy is in a post-Roe world!

But more giving is needed to keep the fight for abortion access going over
the long term.

In a new op-ed for The Chronicle of Philanthropy, our experts Jonathan
Wittenberg and Wendy Sealey share insights from leaders and advocates in the
field on how donors can sustain this fight and move us closer to equitable
abortion access for all.

Tap the 🔗 in bio to read the article!

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After decades of restrictions and one year since Roe was overturned, the
devastating realities of getting abortion care in the US demand new solutions
for lasting change.

Introduced today by @repayannapressley, the Abortion Justice Act is bold
legislation that would ensure essential health care for anyone who needs it!

This is critical as we face an escalating crisis.

Abortion is completely banned in 13 US states and unavailable in Wisconsin.
This has left large regions of the country without access to essential care,
and increased wait times at clinics in states where abortion remains legal.

Bans hurt everyone, but they're most harmful to people who already face
significant barriers to care due to systemic racism and economic injustice.
This includes Black, Brown and other people of color, young people,
immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with low incomes.

🚨 When these obstacles are layered on top of each other, abortion can be
pushed completely out of reach.

The Abortion Justice Act would address this by protecting the right of all
people—no matter who they are, where they live or how much they make—to get
abortion care without unjust barriers or interference. It’s a bold step
toward ensuring equitable access for all!

Check out @allaboveall’s fact sheet on the bill by tapping the 🔗 in bio!

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LGBTQ+ people need high-quality and affordable abortion care. All too often,
overlapping barriers make this essential care harder to access.

Our latest data show that a substantial number of LGBTQ+ individuals in the
US seek and obtain abortions: as many as 16% of abortion patients don't
identify as cisgender or heterosexual women.

But LGBTQ+ people face unique obstacles to abortion access, including
discrimination within the US health system and a lack of inclusive care that
may discourage people from seeking the essential abortion services they need.

Right now, we're seeing widespread attacks on the health and rights of LGBTQ+
people, particularly anti-trans legislation focused on restricting
gender-affirming care for young people. The introduction of these bills has
only ramped up since Roe was overturned, alongside bans on abortion in many
states across the nation.

🚨 When abortion restrictions are layered on top of existing barriers, access
to care is placed even further out of reach.

No matter how someone identifies, everyone should be able to get an abortion
when they need it—period. We can't stop fighting to break down the barriers
that prevent LGBTQ+ people from getting the care they deserve.

Learn more by tapping the link in bio.

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🚨 The US anti-abortion movement’s goals are clear: complete control over
reproductive freedom.

From the Hyde Amendment to state bans on gender-affirming care, anti-abortion
groups have relentlessly pushed policies that undermine bodily autonomy and
target the most marginalized communities.

In a new op-ed for @publichealthmag, our experts Kelly Baden and Isabel
Guarnieri look at ongoing attacks on abortion access since Roe v. Wade fell
one year ago and offer critical steps that policymakers can take to defend
abortion access. Some of the most important actions include:

💲 Reducing costs for abortion seekers

🏥 Expanding insurance coverage for abortion

🛡️ Enacting shield laws that protect patients and providers from
out-of-state legal action

Better state policies are crucial, but we need federal protection, too.
Congress must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, the Equal Access to
Abortion Coverage Act and the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act to restore
abortion rights and access nationwide.

One year post-Roe, it’s clear that anti-abortion groups want to control
reproductive freedom at all costs. As our experts explain, it’s time to fight
harder than ever before for policies that will ensure health and rights for
all.

Tap the 🔗 to read the full op-ed.

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As we mark one year since Roe was overturned by the US Supreme Court, we’re
enlisting our experts and allies to reflect on the dire consequences of this
decision on abortion rights in the US and globally.

You won’t want to miss this critical panel discussion moderated by our board
member @profmmurray and featuring incredible speakers like @votejgr and
@superkwa, plus recorded remarks from @pauavilg and Mallah Tabot of @ippfar!

Attend in-person at @ethicalnyc or online. Tap the link in bio to RSVP now
👆🏿👆🏾👆🏽

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Today on Juneteenth, we remain committed to reckoning with our country’s
deeply painful past and to the ongoing fight for racial equity.

We also join in the celebration of freedom this day represents. All people
have a right to live with dignity, autonomy and self-determination.

We stand in solidarity with Black communities nationwide and will never stop
working to achieve justice for all.

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One year after Roe was overturned, state policy on abortion has been chaotic
and confusing with devastating impacts, particularly for those seeking and
providing abortions.

In our new analysis with @stateinnovation, we break down the major state
policy trends from the past 12 months ⬇

📢 Bans on essential health care: Abortion is now completely banned in 13
states and continues to be unavailable in Wisconsin. This year, we also saw
17 states enact bans on gender-affirming care for young people—14 of these
states have abortion bans in place.

🚨 Attacks on democracy: Anti-abortion state lawmakers have resorted to new
tactics to further limit abortion access, including by changing the rules
around state ballot measures that have been crucial to expanding abortion
rights after the end of Roe.

💪 Actions to protect abortion: Policymakers in several states worked to
expand abortion access in a variety of ways. Importantly, 9 states and DC
enacted "shield laws" in 2023 to protect abortion providers and patients from
punishments or investigations in states that have banned abortion.

Everyone should be able to get essential health care and make decisions about
their bodies and lives with dignity. In this post-Roe reality, where bodily
autonomy is under threat on multiple fronts, we need policymakers at all
levels to fight these attacks and step up to protect abortion access for all.

Tap the link in bio to learn more about the state policies that defined this
past year, and what we must do to carve a path forward for abortion rights!

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📣 LGBTQ+ people in the US need, want and have abortions.

The latest data from our Abortion Patient Survey show that *as many as 16%*
of people who get abortion care don't identify as heterosexual women.
Respondents included individuals who reported that:

➡ Their gender identity was something other than woman or female, including
gender nonbinary and transgender male

➡ Their sexuality was non-heterosexual, including bisexual, pansexual, and
lesbian

This new evidence is more important now than ever, as attacks on reproductive
and LGBTQ+ rights have only accelerated in the one year since Roe v. Wade was
overturned.

Having accurate data on the sexual orientation and gender identity of
abortion seekers can help us fight back against unjust laws and ensure that
LGBTQ+ people get the essential health care they need and deserve.

Tap the 🔗 to learn more about the study findings!

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Trans people deserve access to health care that allows them to make decisions
about their lives and futures with dignity. That includes gender-affirming
care AND abortion care.

But in the year since Roe was overturned, attacks on bodily autonomy have
escalated: As of June 5, 17 US states have banned young trans people’s access
to gender affirming care. Many of the same states have abortion bans in
effect.

🚨 All of these inhumane attacks have a similar goal: Limit people’s ability
to make decisions about their bodies at all costs.

Bans on essential health care also deepen the existing inequities experienced
by marginalized groups like youth, people of color and people living with low
incomes.

That’s unacceptable.

We want a world where everyone can access 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.

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🏳️‍🌈 It's officially Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

For too long, sexual and reproductive health and rights have been treated as
separate from LGBTQ issues. Pride reminds us of the need for a comprehensive
approach and that advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ people = advancing rights
for all!

This month, we’ll share new resources highlighting critical ways that
reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights intersect. This includes attacks on
abortion access and gender-affirming care that we're seeing in many of the
same US states.

No matter someone's gender expression, identity or sexual orientation, all
LGBTQ+ people need access to inclusive, affordable and culturally competent
health services. Our policies and health systems must reflect these
needs—it's a matter of basic dignity and autonomy. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

Stay tuned for more!

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📣 Today is International Day of Action for Women’s Health! We’re joining
colleagues and advocates around the world to amplify our demands for
realizing sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice.

This includes ending attacks on abortion rights and access in the US and
other countries. ❌

Abortion is an experience shared by millions of people globally. What differs
are the obstacles people face—legal, social, economic and more—in exercising
bodily autonomy. It’s essential that policymakers, advocates and other
stakeholders invest in and expand safe abortion access for anyone who needs
it.

And there has already been progress worth celebrating!

During the past two decades, more than 50 countries have expanded the legal
grounds for abortion. This has often been done to reduce maternal death and
illness, ensure access to basic health care (which includes abortion
services), and recognize autonomy.

These are critical wins that we can build on to expand safe abortion access
even further and protect the right of individuals to make their own decisions
about pregnancy and childbearing.

We stand in solidarity with advocates and everyone who is fighting to uphold
health, rights and justice for all 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

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📣 We're proud to join our colleagues in forming a vision statement to guide
our collective work: The newest Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health,
Rights, and Justice outlines 🔟 Principles to Reimagine and Strengthen
Reproductive Freedom.

These principles are essential for policymakers at all levels of government
to advance reproductive freedom for all. 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽

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