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The US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold access to mifepristone marks a significant victory for reproductive health rights. This reinforces the importance of ensuring safe and accessible reproductive health services. While we celebrate this progress, it's crucial to remember the ongoing needs of women globally, particularly in Africa, where access to essential reproductive health services remains limited. Let's continue advocating for comprehensive SRHR policies that support women's health and empowerment worldwide. Together, we can make a difference. #SRHR #ReproductiveRights #GlobalHealth

Women who are aware of their #FamilyPlanning rights have the power to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health. This autonomy allows them to choose when and if to have children, which can profoundly impact their personal and professional lives. #AhadiYangu #AccelerateProgram

🌍📢 Exciting News for Members of the European Parliament! Our new factsheet, "Be a Champion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Globally," is out now! Discover vital insights into how the EU can lead in promoting #SRHR worldwide. This comprehensive guide highlights the critical role MEPs play in ensuring universal access to reproductive health and rights and how they can ensure ambitious policies and funding to advance SRHR. 🔍 Uncover the power of MEPs in championing #SRHR! 🔗  https://bit.ly/4eOB5u5 #EPPlenary

Health #privacy has become the new frontier for reproductive rights in the wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights recently issued a Final Rule to strengthen privacy protections for patients, #healthcare providers, and others when obtaining, providing, or facilitating lawful #reproductivehealthcare. Read key takeaways: https://bit.ly/4dqEOgz #healthprivacy

To further advocate fundamental rights, #Laos is taking steps to promote family planning in rural areas by empowering youth, especially girls, with access to education and reproductive health services. Read the op-ed: https://buff.ly/3xeQEKg

World Population Day is a time to raise awareness about global population issues and the importance of sustainable development. It's crucial to focus on access to education, healthcare, and reproductive rights to ensure a balanced and healthy population. Let's work together to promote responsible family planning and support policies that empower individuals and communities. #WorldPopulationDay #SustainableDevelopment #FamilyPlanning

Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system

Over the next several weeks, we’re reflecting on our contributions to enhance affordable access to quality #familyplanning and #reproductivehealth services, tailored to community needs. Meet Mostafa Mamdouh and his team driving change! They are encouraging youth and communities to lead, adapt, and sustain solutions in reshaping #familyplanning in #Egypt. Fostering communication and critical thinking, they challenge stigma, advocate reproductive health rights, and create lasting, culturally rooted solutions. Learn more about our partnership with Egypt's government in redefining reproductive health through community-led approaches. https://lnkd.in/e9pvCci9

📣 Speak Up. Be Heard. The challenges in #ReproductiveHealth are evolving, and 2024 will be no exception. The situation in Ohio serves as a testament to the complexities we face. Learn more about the ongoing discussions and their implications: https://lnkd.in/gGATD2Aj Reproductive health discussions will be crucial in the coming year. What are your thoughts and concerns? What are existing and emerging law and policy challenges in repro? Even if you are not joining us at #PHLC2023, your voice matters! It will play a pivotal role in molding our discussion. Network for Public Health Law conference brings more than 400 top experts, practitioners, researchers, and public health officials. The reproductive rights movement is multifaceted and requires diverse voices to come together – because our collective power, when we stand together, can make all the difference. We will be proactive in anticipating the challenges 2024 will bring, and our resilience will ensure reproductive freedoms are protected and promoted. Share your insights using #ReproHealthAction2024 and #PHLC2023. #repro #publichealth #healthequity #maternalmortality

Here's what we're reading this week: Deaconess Foundation Community Advocacy Fellow Sylvester Brown Jr. writes for The St. Louis American about Black Americans and reproductive rights in a post-Roe world. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3PRZBQ6 #read #reading #reproductivehealth #health #healthcare #reproductivehealthcare #BlackHealth #reproductiverights #healthjustice #reproductivejustice