Reproductive Health & Justice Midwifery Care: A Pillar of Maternal Health Facing Systemic Barriers in the United States April 27, 2026 Rifan Muazin Midwifery, one of humanity’s oldest professions, has a rich history spanning tens of thousands of years, with midwives consistently supporting individuals through pregnancy and childbirth, demonstrably improving outcomes for both…
Reproductive Health & Justice The Trump Administration Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request, Proposing Significant Cuts to Health Programs and a Bold Reorganization of HHS April 25, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Trump administration has officially released its Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request, a comprehensive document outlining the White House’s funding priorities and proposed expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. This…
Reproductive Health & Justice At CSW 70, Global Reproductive Rights Face Progress and Pushback April 25, 2026 Rifan Muazin Seventy years after its inception, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) remains a pivotal global forum dedicated to advancing women’s rights and empowerment. Established by the…
Reproductive Health & Justice Court of Appeal Reinstates Criminal Proceedings Against Young Woman and Healthcare Provider in Landmark Abortion Case April 24, 2026 Rifan Muazin Nairobi, Kenya – April 24, 2026 – In a decision that has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s reproductive health landscape, the Court of Appeal in Malindi today overturned a pivotal High…
Reproductive Health & Justice Midwives Challenge Georgia’s Restrictive Laws Amidst Escalating Maternal Health Crisis April 24, 2026 Rifan Muazin In a significant legal challenge aimed at reshaping maternal healthcare access in Georgia, several midwives, represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, have filed a lawsuit against the state, contesting…
Reproductive Health & Justice FOIA Request Seeks Comprehensive Safety Data on Mifepristone from FDA April 24, 2026 Rifan Muazin A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has been formally submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), seeking a broad spectrum of safety data pertaining to mifepristone, a…
Reproductive Health & Justice U.S. Repro Watch: Six Updates You Won’t Want to Miss, 4.23.26 April 23, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States is a dynamic and often contentious arena, with legal battles, policy shifts, and electoral outcomes continuously reshaping access to abortion and…
Reproductive Health & Justice This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. April 23, 2026 Rifan Muazin Fuel the Fight for Reproductive Rights Your donation allows us to defend reproductive rights, change policies, and amplify voices around the globe. The landscape of reproductive rights in the United…
Reproductive Health & Justice Montana Supreme Court Upholds Block on Burdensome Abortion Clinic Restrictions Amid Ongoing Legal Battle April 23, 2026 Rifan Muazin HELENA, MT – The Montana Supreme Court has maintained a significant legal victory for abortion access in the state, ruling on March 31, 2026, to keep several restrictive regulations on…
Reproductive Health & Justice Federal Lawmakers Mount Renewed Assault on Mifepristone Access Amidst Escalating State-Level Reproductive Rights Battles April 22, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States is undergoing a profound and often turbulent transformation, marked by persistent federal legislative challenges and a wave of restrictive state-level actions.…
