Guttmacher Institute

Introducing the Monthly Abortion Provision Study Dashboard—a new tool that makes Guttmacher’s US abortion data more accessible than ever.   This interactive resource visualizes the latest national and state findings from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study. The dashboard is for advocates, researchers, journalists, policymakers and anyone who wants to learn about abortion in the US post-Dobbs. Explore the dashboard 👉 https://gu.tt/4dnYPED

Our partner in Ethiopia, TaYA, spoke with young people about their experiences with stigma around pregnancy and abortion. Their stories matter. Stigma can prevent people from seeking support from family and friends, as well as from seeking essential health services. It can also fuel misinformation. Thanks to the storytellers and friends at TaYA for advocating for more supportive, inclusive environments for young people to talk about sexual and reproductive health.

Save the date: On September 5, we’ll join partners for a critical conversation about the intersection of state polices on gender, race and reproductive rights. As attacks on abortion access, sexual health education, public libraries and classrooms, and LGBTQIA+ youth intensify, our collective response is more crucial than ever. During the webinar, an expert panel will break down the current policy landscape, including threats in state and federal legislatures, courts and school boards. Experts will also explore opportunities for collaboration across movements to protect and advance sexual and reproductive freedom. Panelists will include: -Alison Macklin, Policy and Advocacy Director, SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change -Victoria Kirby York, Director of Public Policy and Programs, National Black Justice Coalition -Candace Gibson, Director of State Policy, Guttmacher Institute -Sabrina Baêta Program Manager, PEN America Register now to join us 👉 https://gu.tt/3MyuIy9

Guttmacher’s latest data show that US abortion seekers are increasingly traveling out of state for care. But as our state policy expert Candace Gibson and Jennifer Driver of State Innovation Exchange explain, travel is still a huge barrier for many people. More in our panel recording: http://gu.tt/3XkgYgK

It’s been 40 years since the #GlobalGagRule was first imposed. This harmful US policy disrupts vital reproductive health care services and advocacy efforts, perpetuating harm to communities in low- and middle-income countries. Undoing the gag rule’s harm will take years. We need continued momentum to end this policy and begin to repair its damage to SRHR globally. Congress must take action by passing the Global HER Act, which would repeal the rule permanently. Our research in collaboration with partners in Ethiopia and Uganda sheds light on the policy’s lingering impact on reproductive health care systems and outcomes. Read more, including why it's so important to end the gag rule now: https://gu.tt/4dfaYeT #EndGlobalGag #EndGGR

Last week, Guttmacher’s global policy team was delighted to lead a learning session ahead of the #SRHR4ALL National Dialogue hosted by Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights, happening this week in the Philippines. We were grateful for this opportunity to engage with participants on the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission’s integrated definition of sexual & reproductive health & rights (SRHR), and how the full realization of SRHR for all encompasses a broad spectrum of SRH services and rights – including often neglected issues such as safe abortion, comprehensive sex education, infertility, LGBTQI+ rights and others. Our experts work to equip advocates with evidence and data to make the case for a comprehensive approach to SRHR – toward a world in which everyone can access the resources they need to achieve sexual & reproductive health and well-being. We appreciate being able to engage with SRHR activists and policymakers to learn more about the contexts they work in and what comprehensive SRHR means to them. We look forward to continuing this work!

More than 120 million people worldwide are displaced by persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations — and we know that displacement does not stop the need for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care. Contraceptive supplies and services, care for survivors of sexual violence, prevention of and treatment for HIV/STIs, maternal and newborn care, and safe abortion care must be available and accessible in humanitarian crisis settings. Timely care can save lives, and prevent disease and disability related to unintended pregnancy, obstetric complications, sexual and gender-based violence, STIs and a range of reproductive disorders. We’re grateful for humanitarian workers and for our partners in the Inter-Agency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises who have championed the Minimum Initial Service Package for SRH in crisis situations: https://gu.tt/46TrYVo #WorldHumanitarianDay #WHD2024 #ActForHumanity

Pregnancy and abortion are universal experiences, and yet, each story is unique. Thanks to the storytellers and TaYA for sharing these stories and uplifting the voices of young people.

#SRH researchers: Join this online seminar where one of our experts, Ann Moore, will discuss the varied processes by which people come to know they are pregnant. Pregnancy recognition trajectories can be complex, shaped by individual, interpersonal, community and structural factors. Research on these trajectories is key to understanding people’s ability to make pregnancy-related decisions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d_Jihrqm

Maryland has been meeting a growing need for abortion access since the Dobbs decision. As our expert Isaac Maddow-Zimet explains, when states step up to protect abortion rights and access, they not only benefit their own residents but those forced to travel out of state for care. https://gu.tt/3SIMKkD