Welcome Baroness Chapman, UK Minister of State (International Development, Africa), as a new #SheDecides Champion!

Amidst pushback, clear, loud support for #BodilyAutonomy is essential. We welcome the UK’s commitment to #SRHR & #SafeAbortion as essential healthcare and a human right.

Yesterday marked #SafeAbortionDay.

As part of an unstoppable movement, #SheDecides stands as part of the global movement to say loud and clear: Safe Abortion is Life-saving Healthcare!

#SafeAbortion #Sept28 #ISAD28 #UnstoppableMovement

Image with call to action to view the SheDecides Joint Statement "From Promise to Progress"

At #UNGA80, world leaders are discussing the #SDGs. With just 5 years left, we're joining with govts & orgs to say loud & clear: #SRHR is non-negotiable for progress on #Health & #GenderEquality.

➡️ Read our joint statement: tinyurl.com/3mu2wv6f

#SheDecides #PromiseToProgress

NAVIGATING THE STORM Youth SRHR in a Challenging World Explore reflections in the blog.

This International Youth Day, three changemakers who are part of #SheDecides Youth Advisory Panel, reflect on the complex realities young people are navigating today. Read the blog: lnkd.in/dh4pRzHj.

#IYD2025 #SRHR #YouthInAction

@jowery.bsky.social @yieldhub.bsky.social

SheDecides at FFD4: Financing Our Future, Investing in SRHR Explore reflections in the blog.

How do you address new and emerging issues, meet the urgent need to implement the SDGs, and support financial reform? SheDecides joined development partners at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. ➡️ Explore key reflections: lnkd.in/d5S8gN_Z

#FF4D #InvestInSRHR

Did you see the SheDecides SRHR Youth Digest? In case you missed it, author and researcher Lara shares why the report is a must-read for everyone aiming to advance youth SRHR. Read the blog: tinyurl.com/5t4s8wx9 .

#SheDecides #YouthRights #SRHR
#ResearchReport

Global rollback of women's rights puts SDGs at risk | Context by TRF Sexual and reproductive health and rights are key to achieving development goals and their erosion has clear, serious consequences.

New oped! 📖

#SheDecides Champion Minister Aukrust, Minister for International Development, Govt of Norway, speaks up for why investing in #SRHR, including #safeabortion, is critical to achieving the #SDGs.

➡️ Here: bit.ly/4nI4MkX

#SRHR #genderequality #safeabortion #sdgs #healthforall

📕New Report!

Need to navigate the latest evidence on youth SRHR?

Our inaugural Research Digest is here! It provides summaries & recommendations from literature on adolescents' and young people’s health & wellbeing, so you can use #data & #evidence to inform your advocacy work.

➡️ bit.ly/4nyBgxQ

#SheDecides is in Seville for #FfD4, championing investment in #genderequality & #SRHR.

It's not just the right thing to do; it's a cornerstone for global sustainable development.

🗓️Join our side event: Financing Our Future: The Economic Case for SRHR, Wed 5PM.

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📣 Our Frontline AIDS colleagues in Brighton & beyond join this global day of action.

Together with our partners, we raise our collective voices to mobilise communities and open dialogue with policy makers.

#SupportDontPunish!

We're thrilled to announce that today, during #Pride month, @ilgaworld.bsky.social joins as #SheDecides Champion!
We're so pleased to partner with ILGA, strengthening our collective voice for #humanrights & accelerating progress on srhr for everyone, everywhere. Together we are stronger!

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in step forward for reproductive rights Amendment to crime and policing bill will change law to end prosecution of women who terminate pregnancies

Good news from the #UK as MPs voted to decriminalise #abortion, marking the biggest step forward in #reprorights in 60 years!

Congrats to the advocates, activists & orgs who worked relentlessly to secure this landmark moment.

@msichoices.org @bpas.bsky.social
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LGBTIQ+ inclusion - Plan International We work with the global LGBTIQ+ community because every young person deserves safety, and equal access to opportunities and services.

Young people with diverse #SOGIESC are among the most marginalised & excluded members of society. However, everyone regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should be able to live a life free from discrimination, violence & stigma #Pride
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Chile Government Unveils Bill That Would Fully Legalize Abortion Chile’s government on Wednesday presented legislation that would allow women to interrupt early-term pregnancies, an attempt to fulfill a pledge by leftist President Gabriel Boric before he leaves off...

Progress for reproductive rights in #Chile!
This week the government announced it will present a bill to Congress to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks. A crucial step forward for bodily autonomy #abortionishealthcare
bit.ly/3SNYPEV

A must-read from @msichoices.org on why the US aid cuts are a moment to prioritize reproductive health #reprorights #shedecides

How sexual violence survivors in Africa are now collateral damage of Trump’s aid cuts Rape crisis services are suffering the knock-on effect of US funded HIV services being cut, writes Rachel Schraer

The impacts of the US funding cuts continue to devastate our partners.

Support and services for #GBV survivors, run by @nacosanet.bsky.social in South Africa, are suffering the knock-on effects.

Read more by @rachelschraer.bsky.social in @the-independent.com ⤵️
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

A city of ghosts - Plan International On 16 April 2025, twenty-four-year-old Fatima Hassouna was killed by an Israeli airstrike, along with ten members of her family.

24-year-old Fatima spent 18 months sharing the story of Palestinians in #Gaza determined people would listen & care. On the 16 April, she was killed by an Israeli airstrike. Learn more about her story in her final photo diary. Fatima will not be forgotten
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Lithuanian parliament debates free abortion bill A proposed Reproductive Health Law returned to Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday, reigniting debate over abortion access...

#Lithuania’s parliament is debating a bill that would strengthen access to #abortion by mandating care by law, rather than by decree. The bill proposes to:
✅Fund abortion on request up to 12 weeks, longer for exceptions
✅Allow medical abortion via telemedicine
✅Expand access to contraception

During the latest UN CPD, Germany delivered a strong speech in support of sexual and reproductive health and rights as part of the right to health. Scroll to see key reflections presented. We're excited to see more governments stand up for the right to decide!

#ResistTheRollback #SRHR #CPD58

The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to gender equality, human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals: UK statement at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development Explanation of position by Tara Soomro, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at CPD58.

Even with major pushback at #CPD last week, #SheDecides Champion the UK stood strong for #SRHR & ICPD! Their closing statement: "Universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and reproductive rights are not an abstract debate."
Read more: bit.ly/4ijtfci #SRHR #UK

A powerful moment at #CPD58! Yesterday, 78 nations stood united in support of #SRHR to advance #health, economic growth & address inequalities.

In the face of increasing attacks on #reprorights, this show of political solidarity is a beacon of hope.

➡️ bit.ly/42vMoC6

#healthforall #genderequality

Sexual and reproductive health and rights are essential to achieving gender equality, sustainable development, and social justice #CPD58 #WorldHealthDay

Attacks on abortion rights 'catastrophic' for women's health | Context Rollback of gender equality and attacks on reproductive rights are taking place as other fundamental rights come under pressure

"Every woman deserves the freedom to control her body, decide her future, access healthcare & live a life free from violence & discrimination."

Read how #abortionrights are vital in advancing health for all in this oped by Isabelle Rome Ambassador at Large for Human Rights, France

➡️ bit.ly/42lDiHE

To achieve gender equality, we must uphold reproductive rights. Reproductive rights are not up for debate. As pushback increases, we must be louder.
Read the op-ed: bit.ly/3DSHZAP.
#ReproductiveRights #GenderEquality

@devex.com

"A ceasefire shields homes, hospitals, schools and playgrounds. When fighting resumes, missile strikes destroy not only these sanctuaries but also lifesaving aid."

Last week, leading advocates, policymakers, and practitioners come together for the Global Safe Abortion Dialogue at the #CSW69 in New York.

Read key reflections from the diverse community championing safe abortion: bit.ly/3Xz2XLB.

#ResistTheRollback #SheDecides

Attacks against children and all civilians in Gaza must end - Plan International Israeli airstrikes overnight have killed at least 300 people, many of them children and women.

We are horrified by the return to hostilities in #Gaza. Children in Gaza have suffered enough. We call yet again for constructive engagement by all parties and a permanent #CeaseFireNow.

It's simple: we can't have gender equality without safe abortion ✊

So as leaders gather to discuss women’s rights and progress at #Beijing30, we're proud to be part of the #SafeAbortionDialogue, standing together boldly for abortion rights and access.

"Gender equality is a matter of national interest," Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong underlines. The new International Gender Equality Strategy focuses on SRHR and women's security and financial inclusion - committing a total of A$30 million.

#Australia #ForeignPolicy #SRHR

Today - on Abortion Provider Appreciation Day - and everyday, we stand behind the skilled & compassionate people that providing abortion care.

They face fierce pushback, simply for doing their job. Still, they continue to show up.

We continue to celebrate & appreciate them!💐

#AbortionRights