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📢 Big news in women’s reproductive rights!📢 On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, The White House Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access has rolled out key measures to bolster reproductive healthcare in the U.S. Here's what you need to know from the fact sheet: ✅ Expansion of Contraceptive Coverage: More options, high-quality contraception, access and affordability for Women with Private Health Insurance and also under the ACA (Affordable Care Act) ✅ Reinforcement of Patient Rights: Clear guidelines for both patients and providers under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. ✅ Protection to Medication Abortion Access: Ensuring legal and safe availability options. ✅ Promotion of Research & Data Collection on existing and future reproductive health research to identify research gaps, opportunities for collaboration and bolster research effort. 🔗 Dive into the details of these measures in the full factsheet: https://lnkd.in/ekhjn9p3 These steps are not just about maintaining access; they're about enhancing it, making reproductive healthcare more accessible and equitable in the face of Roe v Wade. ♀ 🤝 For healthcare professionals and advocates, this is a pivotal moment. Your expertise and voice are crucial to keep the momentum going and ensure that women's reproductive rights continue to advance. Let's stand together as a community committed to healthcare excellence and equity. 🗣♀ #HealthcareInnovation #WomensHealth #ReproductiveRights #Empowerment #Contraception

🚨 The Reproductive Rights Crisis Impacting Women of Color 🚨 Join us on the latest episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast as we take a deep dive into “The Reproductive Rights Crisis for Women of Color.” Our guest sheds light on the profound challenges faced by women of color following the SCOTUS Dobbs decision, highlighting the devastating impacts on access to reproductive and prenatal care. 🤰 In states like Alabama, two-thirds of the region lacks adequate access to prenatal and birthing services, forcing women to travel extensive distances for care. This scarcity is compounded by restrictive laws and high rates of maternal mortality, illustrating a crisis that extends far beyond the issue of abortion. 🔗 This episode is a critical exploration of how these issues interconnect and the disproportionate effect on communities of color. 💬 We invite you to engage with this vital topic: How do you think communities and policymakers can address these disparities in reproductive health services? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. 👍 Like, comment, and share this post to raise awareness about this urgent issue. Listen to the full discussion on our podcast to get a comprehensive understanding of the stakes involved. #ReproductiveRights #WomenOfColor #HealthcareDisparity #RISEUrbanNation

#wednesdayWonderings Another day, another setback for women’s rights in the USA. Can’t say I am surprised, but sure am disappointed on behalf of American women. After the constitutional right to abortion was revoked by Trump-appointed Supreme Court Judges, the latest change is an Alabama court declaring that frozen embryos are considered children. Yes you read that right. What the implications are for families and women trying to conceive via IVF are, we don’t yet know. Alabaman IVF clinics have paused all services whilst they figure it out. What we do know is that it means a 13 year old rape victim who becomes pregnant in Alabama cannot have a legal abortion, whereas a 35 year old women who needs help conceiving likely can’t access IVF. My frustration is immense. Just let women look after their own bodies and reproductive rights. I’m sure if men were the ones having children, it would be an entirely different story. #reproductivehealth #reproductiverights #womenshealth #womensrights Read more - https://lnkd.in/gUjG-f5c

Sexual Reproductive Health Rights encompass the rights related to sexual and reproductive health that individuals are entitled to. These rights include the right to access comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, the right to make informed decisions about one’s sexual and reproductive health, the right to privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings, the right to non-discrimination in accessing healthcare services, and the right to autonomy in making choices regarding sexuality and reproduction. These rights are fundamental in ensuring that individuals can lead healthy, fulfilling lives with dignity and respect. Center for Reproductive Rights Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR)

.'Phone Bank To Protect Reproductive Rights In Ohio!' .'Join Grassroots Democrats HQ, Women's March Action, and Ohio Democrats as we call voters in Ohio to get them to the polls.' 'This November, Ohio voters have to vote YES supports amending the Ohio Constitution to ensure reproductive freedom , such as: Establish a state constitutional right to "make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions," including decisions about abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, and continuing pregnancy. Prohibit the state of Ohio from banning abortion when, in the professional judgment of a physician, an abortion "is necessary to protect the pregnant patient’s life or health."' 'Sign up to receive a Toolkit, which includes the HubDialer phone bank link, instructions on using HubDialer, and the scripts. The link to join us on Zoom is included in confirmation and reminder emails.' 'Training and technical support are available at the beginning of each session. Contact Robert at robert@grassrootsdems.org with any questions.' https://lnkd.in/e782Wz2P #reproductivehealth #reproductiverights #womenshealthmatters #equalrights #reproductivejustice

Happy to share the latest insights from our blog series: “Data to Wisdom: Unleashing the Power of Learning” Postpartum and Post-abortion Family Planning are key components of Family Planning High-Impact Practices. The Challenge Initiative has been at the forefront, supporting global efforts to implement PPFP/PAFP across diverse regions. Recent efforts have intensified, reflecting the growing global priority on women's reproductive health. Encouraging indicators of success include high facility coverage and provider training rates, yet challenges like commodity stock-outs persist. Tailored approaches and ongoing innovation are crucial to advancing women's reproductive health rights worldwide. https://lnkd.in/dUAR8Enm #ReproductiveHealth #Data #Wisdom

Just how difficult has the reproductive care environment become for women? As restrictions to care continue to be implemented in states like Iowa, results from Nurx’s Reproductive Rights Watch 2024 shed light on how these restrictions further complicate access to women’s health: - Over a third of women are facing longer than usual wait times due to restrictive reproductive care environments - Over a third of women are now using Telehealth due to the political environment - A quarter of women have experience judgment or shame in in-person provider settings Women’s healthcare experiences are paramount to driving health outcomes - which is why our focus should be on broadening access, not restricting it. Learn more from the full report on Nurx.com: Nurx.com/repro-rights-2024

Teens should be teens! 📢 Natsumi can talk openly about subjects that many adults – never mind her teenage friends – shy away from. #Contraception methods, gender-based violence (#GBV), reproductive rights (#SRHR) and sexually transmitted diseases (#STD) are topics she regularly discusses with ease. In the region of #Peru where Natsumi lives, the rate of #teenagepregnancy is one of the highest in the country. Here's how she wants to change this: 1. Learn about her sexual and reproductive rights. 2. Share that information with other teens 3. Advocate for adolescent-friendly health services. 💙 Learn more about her story and our We Decide programme 👉https://lnkd.in/eDiB7gkV

At Thirty Madison, we spend a lot of time talking about women’s health - how we can make a difference for patients, improve their outcomes, and overcome barriers to make care more accessible. And while I am deeply proud of the work we’ve done in this space, I know we can do more. Our recent survey, titled Reproductive Rights Watch 2024: How Women are Responding to the Shifting Care Landscape, further highlights why the time for action is now. Women are feeling anxious about their reproductive rights and their ability to access care and contraception. Just a few of the findings: 38% of women are facing longer than usual wait time to see in-person reproductive and sexual health providers 1 in 4 women have experience judgment or shame from their medical provider regarding their reproductive and sexual health concerns To support women and their reproductive freedoms, Nurx is launching an initiative focused on educating women about their reproductive and sexual healthcare choices to support them in taking meaningful actions to drive change. I’m incredibly proud of the team that put this work together and look forward to what we will accomplish in the months ahead.To learn more insights we uncovered from the survey, view the full report on: Nurx.com: Nurx.com/repro-rights-2024