The GGR has been used as a political tool to strip U.S. funding from international healthcare providers if they offer or advocate for abortion services, even if funded independently. This policy not only restricts essential sexual and reproductive healthcare services but also silences advocacy and limits access to life-saving services. It disproportionately harms women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals and contributes to unsafe abortions – a leading cause of maternal death and injury in many low- and middle-income countries.
Research has shown that when the Global Gag Rule is in effect, abortion rates actually increase – up to 40% in some countries – proving that this policy works against its intended goals. Although President Biden rescinded the rule, it can be reinstated at any time without permanent legislative repeal.
Passing the Global HER Act would ensure that this damaging policy never returns, protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights for future generations worldwide.
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