Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF)

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"As we end 2025 we wanted to share some positive and hopefully inspiring examples of changes brought about by reproductive rights advocates..."

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We hear a lot of negative #abortion news from the US, but this year has seen some major advocacy wins in other countries!

Mexico, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, England and Wales, Luxembourg, Denmark and more have improved their abortion laws! 👇

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Bill to restrict abortions later in pregnancy defeated in South Australia after emotional debate Amendment would have watered down law to allow abortion only where it would save life of mother or another foetus, or for significant risk of abnormalities

A bill to restrict later abortions has been defeated in the South Australian parliament.

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Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.

Good news!

The Faroe Islands has overturned its extremely restrictive #abortion law to allow abortions on request up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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Defending abortion in Argentina in regressive times - Safe Abortion Action Fund We are living in a global moment where conservative movements are seeking to control the bodies and decisions of women and pregnant people.

"Feminist achievements cannot be erased: they must be defended." / "Las conquistas feministas no se borran: se defienden."

New post on the fight to retain legal abortion access in Argentina:

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Defending abortion in Argentina in regressive times - Safe Abortion Action Fund We are living in a global moment where conservative movements are seeking to control the bodies and decisions of women and pregnant people.

"In 2020, Argentina took a historic step by passing a law which guarantees the right to abortion...It was a globally celebrated feminist victory.

But today, that achievement is at risk."

New post from SAAF grantee partner ELA (in English, Spanish and French) 👇

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MALAWI: "The ability to decide if and when to have children is central to women’s participation in national development."

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AD1085: South Africans support women’s autonomy in marriage and reproduction, including abortion Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are a fundamental aspect of public health  and human rights, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being concerning  sexuality and...

"At least two-thirds of South Africans say abortion is “sometimes” or “always” justified."

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Monitoreo Ciudadano - La Salud Reproductiva es Vital En esta sección se presentan los resultados de un inédito monitoreo sobre acceso a la salud reproductiva único a nivel global, realizado en nueve países de América Latina: Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, ...

SAAF grantee partner CLACAI shares a "a groundbreaking, globally unique monitoring project on access to reproductive health, conducted in 9 Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru, Uruguay." 👇

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Zimbabwe is due to reform its abortion law - Safe Abortion Action Fund Zimbabwe is on the brink of a transformative moment for reproductive rights.

"Zimbabwe is on the brink of a transformative moment for reproductive rights."

Very exciting #abortion reform updates from Zimbabwe!

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Actually, Gen Z men do care about abortion

Polling from Abortion in America found that young men were particularly responsive to stories from people who were impacted by abortion bans.

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A call for compliance In February, the Social Security Office issued guidelines to partner hospitals, stressing that subscribers are eligible for abortion and post-abortion care, classified as sickness benefit.

"Despite the legalisation of abortion, services are not widely available. Limited access forces women to use illegal methods."

SAAF grantee partner Tamtang calls for increased provision of safe abortion in Thailand:

www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-...

Study: Albanian Youth Using Contraceptives and Abortion Pills Without Medical Supervision - Euronews Albania Albanian youth are increasingly distancing themselves from doctors and relying on contraceptive methods based mainly on what they read online or the influence of their peers. This is a warning that de...

SAAF grantee partner in Albania finds that many young people in the country are turning away from doctors and relying on peers/the internet for information about contraception and abortion:

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Could Malawi’s landmark abortion ruling save lives — and public funds? Experts say a High Court decision granting survivors of sexual violence access to safe abortion services could reduce Malawi’s maternal deaths — and ease the strain on its health system.

"Malawi could save thousands of dollars in postabortion care and treatment following the recent High Court groundbreaking decision that gives survivors of sexual violence the right to access safe abortion services."

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Europe: Existing barriers to abortion access compounded by alarming attempts to roll back reproductive rights European governments must act to ensure equal and universal access to abortion care in the face of ongoing restrictions and intensifying efforts to further limit access to abortion across the region, ...

“The stark reality is that despite significant progress across Europe, abortion access is still restricted by a disturbing array of visible and invisible barriers.”

New report from @amnesty.org

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It's women's rights versus religion in Malawi abortion fight – DW – 11/06/2025 Women's rights groups have welcomed a decision by a Malawian court to allow safe abortions for women and girls subjected to sexual violence. But some religious groups oppose abortion.

"Women's rights groups have welcomed a decision by a Malawian court to allow safe abortions for women and girls subjected to sexual violence."

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Guía de buenas prácticas para la atención del aborto inducido a partir de 20 semanas de embarazo - CLACAI

Nuevo! Guía de buenas prácticas para la atención del aborto inducido a partir de 20 semanas de embarazo:

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New! Best practice guide for abortion care from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards:

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From SAAF grantee partner CLACAI

Aid cuts are worsening Africa’s unsafe abortion crisis, researchers warn Funding cuts are set to block more women and girls from getting lifesaving healthcare and post-rape support, researcher Dr Jonna Both tells The Independent

"A landmark study has found survivors of rape and incest in five African countries are being blocked from access to safe abortion, despite being entitled to it by law."

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Abortion debate at University of Malta highlights deep divisions on law and ethics - The Malta Independent A debate on abortion held at the University of Malta brought together opposing perspectives on one of the country’s most sensitive social issues.  Organised by the Kunsill Studenti

Malta’s recent legal amendment allows abortion in instances where a pregnant woman's life is in immediate danger.

A recent debate, outlined by the article below, highlights how divisive the topic of abortion is in Malta, and ultimately its continued impact on women's autonomy, health & wellbeing.

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Latvian parliament votes to exit Istanbul Convention on women's rights The Latvian parliament decided to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention after a heated 13-hour debate, potentially making Latvia the first EU state to renounce it.

The Latvian parliament’s decision to withdraw from the #IstanbulConvention, a key safeguard against gender-based violence, is deeply concerning. This move puts the safety of women and girls in Latvia at risk and undermines broader regional efforts to combat violence against women.

How our grantee partners are coping with funding cuts and rising opposition - Safe Abortion Action Fund 90% of grantee partners have been negatively affected by changes to the international funding environment.

"The vast majority of SAAF grantee partners are negatively impacted by recent funding cuts.

90% of respondents informed us that they have been negatively affected by changes to the international funding environment in the past couple of years."

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A 14 year old girl in Malawi who was denied abortion care took the medical provider to court and WON. The judge confirmed that minors who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence are entitled to safe abortion care “without let or hindrance.”

Positive news from Malawi!

A girl who was denied abortion care has won her case and the judge has confirmed that young people who are pregnant as a result of sexual violence are entitled to safe abortion care.

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Scotland launches national campaign to modernise abortion law   - TFN “Time’s up for outdated abortion laws”: national initiative aims to modernise law and protect reproductive rights.

Scottish campaigners are working towards full decriminalisation of abortion! 🙌

“Women in Scotland deserve a system of abortion care that is in sync with modern healthcare practices and upholds our human rights."

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On social media, women share their abortion stories to break the silence In the face of misinformation and guilt-inducing rhetoric online, some users have chosen to speak openly about their abortions on these platforms. While sometimes it is simply a desire to share their ...

"I wanted to show what an abortion really is, so that there would be a plurality of perspectives."

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Abortion rights protesters march against Trump’s deployment of federal troops to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 2, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP

Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes

Countries in Europe and the Americas have been following this recognizable pattern. Nicaragua and Poland have both banned abortion. Hungary, Turkey and Russia have all clamped down on access

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The Best Doctors Are Abortion Providers To most of the medical system, pregnant people are secondary to the fetuses they carry.

"All reproductive healthcare providers should learn from those who perform abortions: The pregnant person is the protagonist of their own story, not a supporting character."

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Protest against abortion law amendments in Latvia On Tuesday, 21 October, a protest was held in front of the Saeima against the amendments to the Law on Sexual and Reproductive Health, which aim to restrict abortions. The picket was attended mos...

Love to see citizens in Latvia protesting restrictions to the #abortion law 👏

"I certainly don't want to live in a Latvia where my choices and my destiny as a woman are limited, and the destiny of other people I care about."

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Call for proposals The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls awards grants to civil society and women's rights organizations.

The UN Trust Fund is accepting applications for 4-year grants to work on prevention of violence against women and girls.

Deadline to apply is 19 November 2025:

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Fondo María: el único y primer fondo de aborto en México que lleva más de 15 años acompañando a mujeres que abortan - LJA.MX Noticias México Como lo indican sus siglas, Fondo MARÍA trabaja en torno a Mujeres, Aborto, Reproducción, Información y Acompañamiento. Desde hace 16 años, este fondo

Fondo MARÍA is the first abortion fund in Latin America and the only one in Mexico. / El Fondo MARIA es el primer Fondo de Aborto en América Latina y el único en México. 💚

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