Reproductive Health & Justice Recognition of SRHR challenges must translate into concrete, adequately funded EU action to ensure meaningful progress. March 20, 2026 Rifan Muazin BRUSSELS, 5.3.2026 – The European Commission’s newly unveiled Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 has been met with a cautiously optimistic reception from the Center for Reproductive Rights, which today lauded the…
Reproductive Health & Justice Inter-American Court Finds Peru Guilty of Forced Sterilization, Reproductive Violence, and Denial of Autonomy March 20, 2026 Rifan Muazin Lima, Peru – June 3, 2026 – In a landmark ruling that reverberates across the Americas, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) today found the State of Peru responsible…
Reproductive Health & Justice The Inter-American Court of Human Rights Rules Against Peru in Forced Sterilization Case of Celia Ramos Durand March 20, 2026 Rifan Muazin Lima, Peru – March 6, 2026 – In a landmark ruling that reverberates through the annals of human rights law, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) has declared the…
Reproductive Health & Justice Securing Access to Justice for Women and Girls: A Global Celebration of Reproductive Rights Achievements March 19, 2026 Rifan Muazin In commemoration of International Women’s Day and the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a significant global initiative is highlighting pivotal advancements in…
Reproductive Health & Justice International Women’s Day Highlights Need for Continued Legal Reform to Improve Real-World Access to Care March 19, 2026 Rifan Muazin GENEVA, 8 March 2026 – On International Women’s Day, a global occasion dedicated to celebrating achievements in gender equality and women’s rights, the Center for Reproductive Rights in Europe is…
Reproductive Health & Justice Investment in Social Protections to Achieve Gender Equality March 19, 2026 Rifan Muazin The year has been marked by unprecedented challenges, from drastic funding cuts and a surging anti-rights movement to a rapidly shrinking civic space. In light of these hurdles, a collective…
Reproductive Health & Justice New Storytelling Series Reveals How Abortion Bans are Driving Families, Workers, and Business Leaders Out of State March 19, 2026 Rifan Muazin This release arrives at a critical juncture, amplified by concurrent research from economists Jason Lindo and Daniel Dench. Their newly published housing and workforce study, also released today, provides empirical…
Reproductive Health & Justice U.S. Repro Watch: Six Updates You Won’t Want to Miss, 3.10.26 March 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States continues to be a focal point of legal battles, legislative actions, and public discourse. Recent developments highlight the multifaceted challenges faced…
Reproductive Health & Justice From Criminalization to Constitutional Clarity: A Defining Moment for Reproductive Rights in Africa March 18, 2026 Rifan Muazin A wave of significant legal and policy advancements across the African continent is rapidly redefining reproductive healthcare, firmly establishing it as an enforceable constitutional and human right. From the parliaments…
Reproductive Health & Justice Council of Europe Urges Poland to End Delays and Ensure Access to Lawful Abortion March 15, 2026 Rifan Muazin GENEVA, March 12, 2026 – The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has issued a strong directive to Poland, demanding immediate and effective access to lawful abortion services…