Reproductive Health & Justice Council of Europe Ministers Urge Poland to Immediately Guarantee Lawful Abortion Access April 6, 2026 Rifan Muazin GENEVA, March 12, 2026 – The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has issued a stern directive to Poland, demanding the immediate establishment of effective access to lawful…
Reproductive Health & Justice Center for Reproductive Rights Submits Crucial Comments on ACA Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for 2027 April 3, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Center for Reproductive Rights has formally submitted a critical comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Reproductive Health & Justice At CSW 70, Global Reproductive Rights Face Progress and Pushback April 3, 2026 Rifan Muazin Seventy years ago, the fledgling United Nations established the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a groundbreaking pledge to the world’s women and girls. Today, CSW remains the preeminent…
Reproductive Health & Justice The Center for Reproductive Rights Advocates for Enhanced Maternal Mortality Review Systems April 3, 2026 Rifan Muazin Washington D.C. – March 16, 2026 – The Center for Reproductive Rights has submitted a comprehensive comment to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department…
Reproductive Health & Justice Georgia Midwives Challenge Restrictive Laws Amidst Escalating Maternal Health Crisis April 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin ATLANTA, GA – April 2, 2026 – In a significant legal challenge aimed at reshaping maternal healthcare access in the state, several midwives, alongside their legal counsel, today filed a…
Reproductive Health & Justice U.S. Repro Watch: Eight Updates You Won’t Want to Miss, 3.10.26 April 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States continues to be a battleground, marked by legal challenges, legislative actions, and significant disruptions to healthcare access. Recent developments highlight the…
Reproductive Health & Justice From Criminalization to Constitutional Clarity: A Defining Moment for Reproductive Rights in Africa April 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin From Rwanda to Zambia, Kenya to Malawi, and Nigeria, courts and parliaments are collectively reinforcing a vital message: women and girls must not face punishment for exercising their reproductive rights,…
Reproductive Health & Justice HHS Office for Civil Rights Launches Investigations into Thirteen States Over Abortion Coverage Mandates Under Weldon Amendment April 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), under the leadership of Director Paula Stannard, has initiated investigations into thirteen states concerning alleged violations of…
Reproductive Health & Justice FDA Adverse Event Data FOIA April 1, 2026 Rifan Muazin The submission of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request on March 20, 2026, seeking comprehensive safety data on mifepristone, marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of this…
Reproductive Health & Justice Montana Supreme Court Upholds Block on Burdensome Abortion Clinic Restrictions, Citing Constitutional Rights April 1, 2026 Rifan Muazin HELENA, MT – March 31, 2026 – The Montana Supreme Court today delivered a significant victory for abortion access in the state, affirming a lower court’s decision to block several…
