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July 2, 2024
Prism
As abortion rights are further decimated, reproductive health funding remains ‘shackled’ by restrictions 
June 29, 2024
PBS
How the climate crisis is changing family planning and reproductive health in Bangladesh 
June 24, 2024
BBC radio
BBC Newsday: Abortion law change in Brazil 
June 20, 2024
Axios
Brazil erupts in protests over proposed bill to treat abortion as homicide 
June 20, 2024
SciDevNet
Brazil bill equates late abortion with homicide 
June 19, 2024
Open Democracy
Project 2025: The US far-right plan to undermine democracy and rights globally 
June 14, 2024
New Internationalist
Fertile Ground – The Rising Anti-Abortion Movement in Ethiopia: A Threat to Women’s Rights (newint.org) 
June 9, 2024
Mediapart
Comment l’extrémisme religieux chrétien se fédère en Europe pour « restaurer l’ordre naturel » 
May 9, 2024
Rewire News
Under Brazil’s Abortion Ban, ‘Lack of Information Kills’ 
April 23, 2024
Ms. Magazine
Ms Global: Thailand on Track to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, Denmark Mandates Military Service for Women and More 
April 19, 2024
Open Democracy
From America with cash: Right-wing groups want to end abortion in the UK 
April 2, 2024
AP News
Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don’t advertise it 
March 26, 2024
States Newsroom, Alabama Reflector, Nebraska Examiner
Hundreds protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court to keep abortion medication accessible 
March 26, 2024
MSNBC Chris Jansing Reports
Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion pill case 
March 26, 2024
Associated Press TV
Protesters Speak Out About Abortion Medication at the Supreme Court 
March 26, 2024
WJLA (DC ABC)
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Abortion Case 
March 19, 2024
Foreign Policy
Abortion in Benin: How Access to Contraceptives and Safe Abortions Changes Lives and Economies 
March 18, 2024
The New Republic
The Terrifying Global Reach of the American Anti-Abortion Movement 
March 18, 2024
Devex
Women’s rights activists and right-wing groups face off at CSW 
March 18, 2024
The Day
International Women’s Day 
March 6, 2024
Roll Call
Responding to US, France enshrines abortion access in constitution 
March 4, 2024
France24
Inscription de l’avortement dans la Constitution : « Nous sommes face à une décision historique » 
February 13, 2024
Texas Signal
When Global Reproductive Rights Groups Step In 
February 12, 2024
A Shot In The Arm
How US Domestic Abortion Decisions Affect the Rights & Health of People Globally 
February 12, 2024
Reasons to be Cheerful
What Does Reproductive Health Have to Do With Climate Vulnerability? 
February 5, 2024
Think Global Health
Roe’s Repeal Inspires Abortion Rollbacks in Other Countries 
January 14, 2024
inews
US anti-abortion group with Trump links funding disturbing campaign in Ukraine 
January 12, 2024
Ms. Magazine
Global reproductive experts around the world ‘sound the alarm’ on U.S. reproductive rights 
January 12, 2024
Inside Philanthropy
With “A Little Courage,” Ipas Is Shifting Money to the Front Lines of Abortion and Contraceptive Access 
December 18, 2023
News From The States
Anti-abortion Helms Amendment turns 50 
November 29, 2023
Open Democracy
Extremists and hate groups meet at UN to ‘reclaim’ human rights declaration 
October 26, 2023
Tag24
Reproductive health advocates take the fight for abortion rights to the united nations 
October 23, 2023
Devex
After 20 years, has Africa’s gender treaty reached its abortion goals? 
October 4, 2023
Mornings With Zerlina
Abortion and Gerrymandering 
September 13, 2023
CNN
A proposed law in this country would require citizens to report LGBTQ people to authorities 
September 10, 2023
El Pais
“Me dilató el cuello del útero con un tallo de mandioca y el feto cayó”: morir por abortar en el África subsahariana 
September 8, 2023
PBS NewsHour
Mexico latest Latin America country to loosen abortion laws 
September 8, 2023
Reuters
Mexico has decriminalized abortion, but politics could decide access 
September 7, 2023
The Guardian
Mexican activists hail abortion ruling but warn of lack of access to care 
September 7, 2023
Vox
Latin American abortion rights activists just notched another win in Mexico 
September 7, 2023
Common Dreams
‘Green Wave Continues’ Across Latin America as Mexican Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion 
September 7, 2023
LaJornada
Fabrica la ultraderecha a un actor como presidenciable 
September 6, 2023
NPR
Mexico decriminalizes abortion, extending Latin American trend of widening access 
July 28, 2023
Devex
A year on, the global impact of overturning Roe v. Wade abortion ruling 
July 6, 2023
Inside Philanthropy
How Abortion Rights Funders Have Responded since Dobbs – And Where They’re Still Falling Short 
May 29, 2023
New York Times
Ugandan President Signs Anti-Gay Law That Includes Death Penalty as a Punishment 
May 16, 2023
The Messenger
Kamala Harris’ Next Assignment: Taking the Lead on Abortion 
April 19, 2023
The Washington Post
Abortion pill facing restrictions in U.S. is approved in over 90 countries 
April 18, 2023
The Guardian
‘A gamechanger’: this simple device could help fight the war on abortion rights in the US 
April 11, 2023
Inside Philanthropy
Inside This Abortion Care Backer’s Move to an “Anti-Colonialist” Decision-Making Model 
March 30, 2023
Las Vegas Weekly
A Nevada Drug Manufacturer is on the Front Lines in the Battle Over Abortion Pills 
March 24, 2023
The Guardian
‘Historic moment’ as El Salvador abortion case fuels hopes for expanded access across Latin America 
March 23, 2023
El País
Beatriz vs El Salvador: The landmark case that could change the most restrictive abortion laws in the Americas 
March 23, 2023
Telemundo
Atención Médica En Todas Partes 
March 23, 2023
NBC Chicago
New Abortion Rights Bill Introduced 
March 22, 2023
La Nacion
El aborto, por primera vez a debate en la Corte IDH 
March 21, 2023
El País
Cuando las leyes antiaborto matan: las centroamericanas que están abriendo el camino 
March 21, 2023
El Espectador
Beatriz, el caso que podría cambiar el mapa del aborto en América Latina 
March 18, 2023
VOA
Corte IDH determinará si El Salvador tiene responsabilidad en el “caso Beatriz” 
February 13, 2023
Nature Medicine
How Pakistan’s community health workers use telemedicine for women’s health 
February 9, 2023
ByLine Times
How A 50-Year US Rule Risks Denying Abortions to Ukraine’s Rape Victims 
February 6, 2023
The Standard
Experts raise alarm over unsafe abortions among teenagers 
January 30, 2023
The Intercept
DOUBLE VIOLENCE Defender asks to protect fetus of 12-year-old girl pregnant for the second time after rape in PI – and judge accepts 
January 27, 2023
Mornings With Zerlina
The Global Impact of Dobbs with Dr. Anu Kumar 
January 19, 2023
Harpers Magazine
Falling Like Leaves: The war in Ethiopia and its crimes against civilians 
December 21, 2022
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria: Family Planning Offers a Pathway to Universal Health Coverage but Will Nigeria Take It? 
December 9, 2022
International Bar Association
Abortion rights: Global repercussions continue six months after US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision 
December 7, 2022
Roll Call
At international conference, Dobbs dominates debate 
November 30, 2022
Devex
What it’s like to work in family planning and SRHR right now 
November 28, 2022
Generonumero
Aborto inseguro afasta Brasil de meta da redução da mortalidade materna 
November 27, 2022
Time
Thailand’s New Abortion Access Law Is Part of a Bigger Trend 
November 8, 2022
ByLine Times
US Christian Right Spend $75 Million Globally on Anti-Abortion and Anti-LGBTIQ Activism Since 2015 
November 8, 2022
ByLineTimes
US Christian Right Groups Spent $20 Million in Africa Since 2015 
September 20, 2022
Prism
Abortion restrictions worsen with climate change 
August 12, 2022
The Guardian
Biden urged to clarify that abortion aid abroad unaffected by Roe v Wade ruling 
July 27, 2022
Timcast
Democrats Introduce Bill to Fund Abortions Around the World 
July 27, 2022
Newsweek
Democrats Push Bill to Allow U.S. Aid to Fund Abortions Around the World 
July 27, 2022
Forbes
New Senate Bill Would Allow U.S. Abortion Funding Abroad—Here’s Why It Matters 
July 27, 2022
The Independent
Democrats introduce push to allow foreign aid to fund abortions 
July 27, 2022
Politico Pulse
First In Pulse: The Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, 
July 25, 2022
Atmos
How Reproductive Justice Is Climate Justice 
July 22, 2022
Byline Times
Kenya’s Pro-Choice Movement Faces Emboldened Threats In a Post-Roe World 
July 22, 2022
Byline Times
Kenya’s Pro-Choice Movement Faces Emboldened Threats IN A POST-ROE WORLD 
July 18, 2022
NC Policy Watch
What experience in other countries teaches about the destructive impact that the reversal of Roe v. Wade will have on the health of American women 
July 11, 2022
Ms. Magazine
Passing the Green Torch To Our Sisters: How the Green Wave Took Over the U.S. 
July 10, 2022
Newsy
How the Fall of Roe v Wade Could Impact Abortion Access Around the World 
July 6, 2022
NPR: All Things Considered
What the U.S. can learn from abortion rights wins in Latin America 
July 5, 2022
Washington Post
Activists in Kenya to keep fighting for abortion rights after end of Roe 
July 4, 2022
The Hill
How the fall of Roe v. Wade could impact abortion access around the world 
July 3, 2022
The Hill
Biden moves on abortion haven’t quieted progressive anger 
July 1, 2022
Newsy
Global Impact of U.S. Abortion Decision 
June 30, 2022
Politico: The Pulse
The global chill of Roe’s reversal 
June 30, 2022
My San Antonio
Here’s where Texas women can get an abortion legally 
June 29, 2022
La Marseillaise
Criminaliser l’avortement ne marche pas, ça le rend juste plus dangereux 
June 27, 2022
NC Policy Watch
Global reproductive health experts: The U.S. has joined a truly dreadful list of repressive nations 
June 24, 2022
The Hill
What happens now that the Supreme Court overturned Roe? 
June 24, 2022
Devex
Bracing for global impact as Roe v. Wade abortion decision overturned 
June 24, 2022
NPR: Goats and Soda
Global reproductive and women’s rights groups react to overturn of Roe v. Wade 
June 23, 2022
Red Cloaks Radio
Collective Power with Dr. Anu Kumar 
June 15, 2022
Politico
Global abortion-rights advocates worry their countries are next if Roe falls 
May 26, 2022
Think Change
How can global feminists help fight back on Roe? 
May 14, 2022
Washington Post
With fear and fury, thousands across U.S. rally for abortion rights 
May 14, 2022
The Guardian
UN official on Roe v Wade: reversal would ‘give legitimacy to growing anti-women’s rights’ 
May 7, 2022
La Marseillaise
“Criminalizing abortion is tantamount to criminalizing women” 
May 6, 2022
Washington Post
Is U.S. a liberal outlier on abortion as leaked draft opinion says? 
May 4, 2022
VICE World News
The US Could Learn a Lot From Big Abortion Wins in Latin America 
May 4, 2022
Inside Philanthropy
“Healthcare, Not a Crime.” How Ipas Backs Abortion Care Abroad, and What U.S. Funders Can Learn 
May 3, 2022
Il Dolomiti
Aborto Usa, le voci dalle manifestazioni a Boston e New York 
April 16, 2022
The Lancet
Hope for access to abortion in Kenya 
March 16, 2022
Foreign Policy
Where Democracy Falters, So Do Reproductive Rights 
March 16, 2022
Forbes
10 Challenges Global Nonprofit Leaders Are Currently Facing (And How They’re Tackling Them) 
March 2, 2022
Mail & Guardian
How a Spanish right-wing group incited a moral storm in Kenya 
February 28, 2022
TIME
Advocates Urge President Joe Biden to Speak Out on Abortion Rights 
February 6, 2022
Forbes
Double Agents In Global Health 
January 27, 2022
The Hill
Abortion rights groups say tech giants thwart ability to reach public 
December 4, 2021
Politiken
While Texas is getting used to the idea, the rest of the United States is struggling to grasp it 
December 2, 2021
SKY news
US Supreme Court signals willingness to curtail abortion rights in America 
December 2, 2021
TODAY Show
How these moms are raising their kids to be abortion advocates 
November 10, 2021
Devex
How social media censorship is impacting sexual health 
November 3, 2021
France24
Le droit à l’avortement est un droit constamment menacé 
October 22, 2021
Devex
Opinion: How INGO CEOs are acting their way into the future 
October 1, 2021
Forbes
How To Become A Nonprofit Leader People Truly Want To Work With 
September 20, 2021
NC Policy Watch
Global reproductive health policy expert Dr. Anu Kumar on the impact of Texas’ new restrictive abortion law 
September 8, 2021
NPR
Mexico’s Abortion Ruling Could Mean Change For The Country And The Region 
September 8, 2021
CNN
Mexico’s abortion ruling could make waves beyond its borders 
September 7, 2021
Vice News
Mexico’s Supreme Court Votes to Decriminalize Abortion 
September 4, 2021
The Guardian
‘Roe v Wade is a husk’: anguish and anger in Texas after abortion ruling 
July 29, 2021
Time
The House Just Passed Federal Spending Bills Without Abortion Restrictions for the First Time in Decades 
July 28, 2021
The Hill
Democrats repeal prohibition on funding abortions abroad 
July 23, 2021
Blood & Milk
Anu Kumar on Global Reproductive Justice 
July 8, 2021
The Guardian
‘Radicalized’ anti-abortion movement poses increased threat, US warned 
July 8, 2021
Common Dreams
‘Anti-Democratic Zealots’: US Abortion Opponents Seen as Growing, Wider Threat 
July 7, 2021
Bistandsaktuelt
Challenges white dominance in the global health system 
July 6, 2021
The Guardian
‘It shakes you to your core’: the anti-abortion extremists gaining ground on the right 
June 28, 2021
Philanthropy Women
A Leader in Women’s Health Urges Donors to Lean Into Discomfort 
June 16, 2021
Jill Filipovic
How US Abortion Politics Distorts Women’s Lives in Conflict Zones 
June 10, 2021
The Financial Times
Sex education ignites online culture clash in Ethiopia 
May 28, 2021
Huff Post
Biden Omits Hyde Amendment From Budget, Keeping Promise To Defend Abortion Rights 
May 26, 2021
Ms. Magazine
Katherine Clark Introduces Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act: “We Owe It to the Global Community” 
May 2, 2021
Foreign Policy
The Global Gag Rule’s Long Shadow in Pakistan 
April 30, 2021
The Guardian
Biden urged to end US aid ‘abortion ban’ 
March 23, 2021
Houston Chronicle
Resource center works to counter violence against, trauma of immigrant women 
March 9, 2021
NPR
In Hospitals Across Africa, A Lack Of Post-Abortion Care 
March 9, 2021
Washington Post
How U.S. aid for reproductive health could change under Biden 
March 9, 2021
Ms. Magazine
Achieving Reproductive Freedom: Ending Global Gag Rule and Helms Amendment Once and for All 
March 9, 2021
Huff Post
Congresswomen Renew Push To Repeal ‘Racist’ Anti-Abortion Helms Amendment 
February 8, 2021
Forbes
12 Huge Myths About Nonprofits That Need To Be Dispelled 
January 28, 2021
Washington Post
Biden drops Trump’s antiabortion ‘global gag rule.’ Here’s what that means for abortion access worldwide 
December 4, 2020
Republik
Die christliche Rechte auf Kreuzzug in Afrika 
October 22, 2020
The Guardian
US signs anti-abortion declaration with group of largely authoritarian governments 
October 22, 2020
Washington Post
U.S. signs international declaration challenging right to abortion and upholding ‘role of the family’ 
October 16, 2020
Exploring with Experts
Dr. Anu Kumar on International Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Exploring with Experts
October 14, 2020
Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Der weltweite Kampf gegen Abtreibung wächst in Deutschlandfunk Kultur
October 14, 2020
Foreign Policy
Isolated in Rural Nigeria—and Waiting for America to Vote 
August 24, 2020
NC Policy Watch
Dr. Anu Kumar of the Triangle-based global reproductive healthcare nonprofit, Ipas 
August 19, 2020
Non Profit Pro
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How the Third Sector Can Do Better 
August 1, 2020
The Lancet
COVID-19 has “devastating” effect on women and girls 
July 31, 2020
RePROS Fight Back
The Helms Amendment Hurts And It Needs To Go 
June 24, 2020
Devex
Can women’s health clinics regain ground after ‘the most disruptive interruption’? 
April 21, 2020
Privacy International
A documentation of data exploitation in sexual and reproductive rights 
February 29, 2020
elDiario.es
Prohibido, muy restringido y poco despenalizado: así es el mapa del aborto en América Latina 
February 17, 2020
Grazia Daily
How I Learnt To Talk Women Out Of Abortions 
January 4, 2020
The Himalayan Times
Unsafe abortion continues unabated 
November 29, 2019
Open Democracy
US anti-abortion groups target Trump ally at Organization of American States 
October 14, 2019
Chitra Nagarajan
Health and aid workers say unsafe abortions have surged in northern Nigeria since the start of the Boko Haram conflict in 2009, which has driven 1.8 mln Nigerians from their homes 
September 12, 2019
Sophie Hemery and Nandini Archer
UK Christian conservatives join ‘disastrous’ global backlash against sex education 
September 1, 2019
Châtelaine
CE QU’IL NOUS RESTE À ACCOMPLIR POUR un monde plus égalitair 
August 27, 2019
Sabitri Dhakal
Make regulations to ensure reproductive health rights 
August 23, 2019
Ally Boguhn
Everything You Need to Know About the Helms Amendment’s Restriction on Abortion Funding 
July 16, 2019
Kathy Bougher
Abortion Has Been Illegal in El Salvador for Two Decades. Here’s What Activists Say U.S. Feminists Should Know. 
June 24, 2019
Rebecca Root
SRHR, UHC, and the search for increased domestic funding 
June 21, 2019
Francie Diep
Does it make a difference when politicians tell their abortion stories? 
June 10, 2019
Jyoti Shelar
‘The ratio of doctors and abortions is totally skewed’ 
May 7, 2019
Hauwa Shekarau
rePROS Fight Back Podcast: Reproductive Health and Rights Challenges in Nigeria 
March 18, 2019
Liz Ford
US accused of trying to dilute global agreements on women’s rights 
December 28, 2018
Patrick Adams
How Bangladesh Made Abortion Safer 
September 8, 2017
Dr. Anu Kumar
Don’t forget women’s reproductive health in the wake of Harvey Houston Chronicle