Wisp’s Post

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, a decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years of precedent. While we knew that there would be resounding impacts on access to reproductive health care, we did not know how bad the consequences of this decision could be, until now. Read Families USA's new Insights Column to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDG9kkt4

Abortion will likely be a key issue in this year’s presidential election. Join our expert panel in this webinar to discuss the latest developments, analyze their impacts on reproductive care, and uncover timely stories waiting to be told: https://ow.ly/qlqb50SLaSB

New Publication Alert The COVID-19 pandemic has had multifaceted effects, both detrimental and beneficial, on various aspects of our lives. Undoubtedly, the tragic loss of lives inflicted immense devastation upon numerous families. Nonetheless, as nations endeavored to recuperate from this global health crisis, invaluable insights were gleaned. In this vein, I am pleased to share with you my recently published article, which delves into the significance of transparency within pandemics like COVID-19. Specifically, the focus of my research revolves around the pivotal role transparency plays in upholding uninterrupted accessibility to reproductive health services, with particular emphasis on abortion care.

Abortion is just one part of the larger landscape of Reproductive Justice and reproductive health. Libraries providing reproductive health information, especially abortion information, should consult with a legal expert about your options regarding types of information and collection locations. https://lnkd.in/gtPby3RS

With the UK general election now set for 4 July, the College is calling for the next government to prioritise women’s health focusing on better healthcare access, safety improvements, and reproductive rights. Commitment to the Women’s Health Strategy and the success of Women’s Health Hubs will be key. Sexual and reproductive health should be a funding priority in both the UK and globally. If women and girls are to be supported to fully participate in social and political life and make decisions about their own bodies, they must be supported to have access to sexual and reproductive health and rights across the life course. Abortion law reform is essential to protect these rights in the UK, hence why we are asking the next government to commitment to parliamentary time on this important matter. Every woman should receive safe, compassionate and personalised maternity care, timely care for gynaecology conditions and access to sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion. To prevent burnout among obstetricians and gynaecologists, we are also calling for the future government to commit to vital action on workforce retention, flexible working, training and development. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wJE4t  #GeneralElection2024 #GeneralElection24 #SheVotes24 #WomensHealth 

So vitally important to prioritise improvements in sexual and reproductive health care not only for women but also for the healthcare professionals who look after them.

Helpful analysis on the alarmingly interwoven impact we are seeing across state legislatures introducing or enacting restrictive policies on abortion, contraceptives, and adolescent health, including gender-affirming care.