Reproductive Health & Justice Colombian Civil Society Urges Presidential Candidates to Commit to Peaceful Election and Respect for Results June 20, 2026 Rifan Muazin Colombia stands on the precipice of a critical electoral decision, with citizens poised to cast their ballots in a presidential election that has been marked by intense emotions, palpable uncertainty,…
Reproductive Health & Justice Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, this is the reality of abortion in the U.S. June 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin It has been four years since the landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization by the U.S. Supreme Court, a ruling that reverberated across the nation by dismantling…
Reproductive Health & Justice Four years ago, the overturn of Roe v. Wade decimated the landscape of U.S. abortion rights. These are the trends shaping those rights today. June 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin June 24, 2022, irrevocably altered the legal and social fabric of the United States with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This landmark ruling,…
Reproductive Health & Justice Reproductive Rights Are LGBTQIA+ Rights Are Human Rights: A Deep Dive into Intersecting Battles for Autonomy June 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin This Pride Month, a crucial conversation is being amplified: the intrinsic link between reproductive rights and LGBTQIA+ rights, both of which are fundamental human rights. Across the United States and…
Reproductive Health & Justice FOIA Request Filed for Transparency in FDA’s Mifepristone Study Procurement Process June 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted on June 9, 2026, to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking detailed information concerning the solicitation and contract award processes…
Reproductive Health & Justice Center for Reproductive Rights Advocates for Enhanced Maternal Health Outcomes Through Strengthened Birthing-Friendly Hospital Designation June 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Center for Reproductive Rights has formally submitted a comprehensive comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) rule for…
Reproductive Health & Justice U.S. Reproductive Rights Landscape Shifts Amidst Legal Battles and Legislative Maneuvers June 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin The United States reproductive rights landscape is currently a dynamic and often contentious arena, marked by significant legal challenges, evolving legislative actions, and profound societal discussions. Recent developments underscore the…
Reproductive Health & Justice U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Launches Website Featuring Crisis Pregnancy Centers June 15, 2026 Rifan Muazin The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new website, Moms.gov, which critics contend is designed to mislead individuals facing "difficult or unexpected pregnancies." The platform…
Reproductive Health & Justice Proposed Rule Offers Employers Optional Fertility Benefits, Sparks Debate on Access and Restrictions June 15, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has published a proposed rule that could introduce a new…
Reproductive Health & Justice Supreme Court Allows Telehealth Access to Mifepristone Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge June 15, 2026 Rifan Muazin The U.S. Supreme Court issued a critical order on May 14, 2026, permitting individuals to continue accessing the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth services and mail delivery while a significant…