Women rights advocates demand legal abortion for rape survivors, Al-Azhar scholar signals support The Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA) is pushing for a legal proposal on safe abortion in rape-related pregnancies, as women rights advocates call for an urgent overhaul of the nati...

Feminists in Egypt push for those pregnant as a result of rape to have access to legal #abortion:

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There is little prospect of legalising abortion in Brazil Other large countries in Latin America have either legalised or decriminalised

“The pro-life stance is easy,” says Ms Rondon. “Nobody asks you for proof of how many creches you built during your term, or how much support you are actually providing infants and mothers.”

Well said @gabrielarondon.bsky.social!

#Abortion in Brazil: www.economist.com/the-americas...

A Public Health Emergency: How Abortion Bans Are Fueling Maternal Deaths in America | Common Dreams People living in states that have banned abortion are nearly twice as likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or soon after compared with those in states where abortion remains legal and accessible.

The US continues to have one of the highest maternal death rates among high-income countries, and the situation is getting worse. Behind this trend is a growing body of research showing that state abortion bans directly contribute to increased maternal mortality.

"The campaign to restrict gender-affirming care follows a well-worn and ultimately successful playbook designed by anti-abortion advocates." @guttmacher.org

www.guttmacher.org/article/2026...

The government in Liberia has issued a new policy restricting access to #abortion medication, Misoprostol.

This is surely an ideological choice as the drug is safe and the @who.int is clear that abortions can be self-managed using it.

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Spanish government promotes abortion as a right The Spanish Council of Ministers approves in second round the amendment of the Constitution to include abortion as a right.

"Spain would become the second nation in the world to include the abortion as a right in its constitution. The first was France in 2024." 🙌

www.omnesmag.com/en/news/gove...

Online pill makes abortion care "more accessible" - DutchNews.nl Women in the Netherlands who wish to end an unwanted pregnancy can order an abortion pill online from Tuesday as part of a plan to make the service more accessible. Family doctors have been able to pr...

People in the Netherlands can now access abortion medication online, without the need for unnecessary clinic visits! 👏

www.dutchnews.nl/2026/03/onli...

Abortion is now available on request in Kyrgyzstan - Safe Abortion Action Fund Women no longer have to ‘give reasons’ for why they need to terminate their pregnancies up to 22 weeks thanks to a legal reform.

"Women no longer have to ‘give reasons’ for why they need to terminate their pregnancies up to 22 weeks, they now have a right to #abortion on request."

Amazing achievement for SAAF grantee partner FPA in #Kyrgyzstan

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Lords vote to pardon women convicted of having an illegal abortion Peers also rejected an attempt to overturn the move by MPs to decriminalise women terminating their own pregnancy.

The good news is that the House of Lords voted to remove criminal sanctions for people ending their own pregnancies in England and Wales.

However, #abortion still remains within the criminal law and would not be fully decriminalised with this measure.

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Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation MANILA - Jane had been bleeding heavily for days before finally seeking help, not from a hospital but from the man who sold her the pills meant to end her six-week pregnancy.

"When you talk about abortion in the Philippines, the discussion is reduced to whether it is legal or moral. People forget that abortion is a health issue...

"This is my body, my health, my life, and it's up to me to decide what happens to it."

www.bangkokpost.com/world/321778...

Accessible abortion services Warm and cosy -- it is not only an abortion clinic, but a haven for women and LGBTIs to reclaim power over their bodies.

So proud of SAAF grantee partner Tamtang for opening their own feminist #abortion clinic to serve people in Thailand! 💜

"It is not only an abortion clinic, but a haven for women and LGBTI people to reclaim power over their bodies."

www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-...

Vulnerable women in England still being arrested over suspected illegal abortions Nottinghamshire and Met police made arrests in past year, despite MPs voting to decriminalise in England and Wales

"Women in England are still being arrested and facing police investigations over suspected illegal pregnancy terminations."

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Celebrating Africa Constitutional SRHR Wins for Women and Girls - Center for Reproductive Rights Explore the landmark achievements in celebrating Africa SRHR wins and the importance of reproductive rights across the continent.

"Across the continent (of Africa), a clear legal shift is underway as reproductive healthcare is increasingly recognized as a constitutional and human right."

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Bahrain News: Proposal to allow abortion in exceptional cases approved

"Bahrain is moving closer to updating its decades‑old medical laws, following the Shura Council’s unanimous approval of a proposal to permit #abortion only in rare and strictly regulated medical circumstances."

www.gdnonline.com/Details/1377...

Luxembourg becomes second country worldwide to enshrine abortion rights in constitution Large majority in parliament backs amendment to Luxembourg’s highest law, with ‘freedom’ to have an abortion added to constitution

"Luxembourg becomes second country worldwide to enshrine #abortion rights in constitution." 🙌

www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/l... #repro

Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 The Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 was awarded to Annie Ernaux "for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory"

“It is a fundamental freedom to be in control of your body and therefore of reproduction.”

Annie Ernaux: ‘Women who died from illegal abortions deserve a monument’:

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Fear, Extortion, and the Law: The Silent Crisis Facing Health Workers in Uganda In Uganda, a silent crisis is unfolding behind clinic doors. Despite Post-Abortion Care (PAC) being a legal, life-saving medical service under national guidelines, the health workers who provide it ar...

"Saving a life is not a crime. Providing post-abortion care is a legal obligation and a human right."

SAAF grantee partner Family Medical Point in Uganda: familymedicalpoint.org/fear-extorti...

Russia: Attacks on Abortion Undermine Women’s Rights Russian authorities are restricting access to safe abortion care and limiting the ability of women and girls to get accurate information about their reproductive choices.

In Russia, authorities have openly pressured private clinics to stop performing abortions, toughened & revoked licensing & reclassified drugs used in medical abortion as controlled substances, making them harder to access.

From Human Rights Watch, read more below 👇

Indonesia’s new abortion law is still not good enough - Safe Abortion Action Fund | Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF) A new criminal code came into effect in Indonesia just last month. It includes changes to the criminalisation of abortion. However, as SAAF grantee partner Institute for Criminal Justice Reform points...

Last month, #Indonesia brought in a new penal code.

However, updated legal provisions on #abortion still do not ensure access.

"The new law still treats abortion as a crime, not as healthcare."

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Abortion, Nationalism, and Women’s Autonomy in Armenia - Safe Abortion Action Fund In Armenia the struggle for abortion rights is deeply intertwined with nationalism, militarization, and state control over women’s bodies.

"Public rhetoric centered on the loss of soldiers, declining birth rates, and the need to “revitalize the nation” increasingly casts motherhood as a patriotic duty rather than a personal choice."

New post from Armenia:

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Civil society open letter to the European Commission in support of My Voice, My Choice - Center for Reproductive Rights

More than 1 million citizens. A majority of the European Parliament. And now, civil society across the EU.

The message is clear: @ec.europa.eu must act on #MyVoiceMyChoice and propose a voluntary EU-level financial mechanism to support access to safe, legal abortion care.

@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

Abortion, Nationalism, and Women’s Autonomy in Armenia - Safe Abortion Action Fund In Armenia the struggle for abortion rights is deeply intertwined with nationalism, militarization, and state control over women’s bodies.

"Access to abortion is healthcare, not a privilege, and not an expression of the state’s goodwill."

Read about #abortion access in Armenia in a new post by SAAF grantee partner Women's Resource Center:

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The World Health Organisation have released a call for submissions of grey literature relating to comprehensive sexual education materials that include abortion care, to map and complete a review. Deadline to submit it Feb 16th 👉 www.who.int/news-room/ar...

Expanded global gag rule puts Kenya's maternal and child health at risk The expanded global gag rule jeopardises family planning and post-abortion care services.

"The concern is that the US administration's strong anti-abortion stance will directly affect reproductive health services in Kenya. We anticipate this will lead to increased maternal mortality and morbidity."

nation.africa/kenya/health...

How Socorristas en Red are transforming abortion care in Argentina - Safe Abortion Action Fund The network has supported more than 100,000 people across Argentina, each one through a process grounded in care, respect, and autonomy.

"The work of Socorristas seeks to reaffirm the autonomy of people having abortions."

Read more about the work of Socorristas En Red - a SAAF grantee partner in Argentina:

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Trump administration to block aid from subsidizing DEI and trans rights overseas Decision marks dramatic expansion of ‘Mexico City policy’, which abortion rights supporters call ‘global gag rule’

BREAKING: The US government is expected to expand the global gag rule later today, blocking funding for organisations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion #DEI and #LGBTQ+ rights – in addition to #abortion.

It could affect $30bn in foreign aid.

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ARGENTINA: "El trabajo de Socorristas busca reafirmar la autonomía de las personas que realizan un aborto." 👇

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"A new analysis of TV & film storylines shows that when reproductive health decisions, particularly abortion, have been shown on screen they’ve often been unrepresentative of people’s lived experiences. New audience data shows that viewers are eager to see more realistic, authentic depictions."

How Socorristas en Red are transforming abortion care in Argentina - Safe Abortion Action Fund The network has supported more than 100,000 people across Argentina, each one through a process grounded in care, respect, and autonomy.

"Socorristas has supported more than 100,000 people across Argentina, each one through a process grounded in care, respect, and autonomy." 💚

New post 'How Socorristas En Red are transforming #abortion care in Argentina': saafund.org/how-socorris... #Repro #Reprosky

‘Coercive’ US health deals could cause abortion access to collapse, charities warn Special Report: Leading NGOs fear the deals in Africa – offering financial assistance in exchange for things like mining rights and access to health data – are worded vaguely enough for the US to impo...

"It will essentially prohibit abortion provision in the public sector"

MSI's advocacy director spoke to @rachelschraer.bsky.social @the-independent.com about deals the US is making with African countries, which could block them from spending money on public services like abortion.
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