Reproductive

Global Initiative Aims to Reform Laws for Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Paris, France – In a concerted global effort to advance universal sexual and reproductive health and rights, nations are reevaluating and revising laws and norms that have long stood as barriers. Such transformations aim to ensure equitable access to healthcare services, providing individuals with the freedom and information to make informed choices regarding their bodies and futures. Internationally, disparities in sexual and reproductive health services are stark. According to recent surveys by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), low-income countries typically experience higher rates of maternal mortality and unmet contraceptive needs compared to … Read more

ACLU of Missouri’s Tori Schafer Named Lawyer of the Year for Championing Reproductive Rights Initiative

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Jefferson City, Mo. – The ACLU of Missouri’s Tori Schafer has been named Lawyer of the Year by Missouri Lawyers Media. Schafer will be recognized alongside fellow attorneys Chris Grant of Schuchat, Cook & Werner, and Charles Hatfield of Stinson at the upcoming Annual Missouri Lawyers Awards scheduled for February 13. Schafer, currently the Director of Policy and Campaigns at the ACLU of Missouri, played a pivotal role in ensuring the passage of Amendment 3. Her efforts involved not only leading successful legal battles to maintain the amendment on the ballot but also serving as … Read more

Governor Hochul Signs Pioneering Legislation to Fortify Privacy and Access in Reproductive Health Care

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ALBANY, N.Y. — In an assertive move to champion reproductive rights, New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently penned a significant piece of legislation that positions the state as a vehement protector of reproductive healthcare. By signing the bill S.36A/A.2145A, Hochul emphasizes New York’s stance as a safe harbor amidst a national backlash against abortion rights, a backlash intensified by the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade. The freshly enacted law allows healthcare providers who prescribe abortion medications to list their practice’s name on prescription labels instead of their personal names. This measure is designed to … Read more

Idaho Anti-Abortion Advocates Rally in Boise, Push for National Legislation on Reproductive Rights

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BOISE, Idaho — Over 500 anti-abortion activists convened at the Idaho State Capitol on Saturday, setting out from Julia Davis Park in a demonstration of support for Idaho’s stringent abortion restrictions and in advocacy for extending similar laws across the nation. During the gathering, individuals from varying age groups and backgrounds voiced their opposition to abortion rights, celebrating the state’s near-total abortion ban. Speakers at the event articulated a commitment to defending the lives of the unborn, with sentiments ranging from discontent to unity in their shared purpose. Among the crowd, participant Steve Tosterud expressed … Read more