At the Center for Reproductive Rights, we’re fighting to protect and advance reproductive freedom worldwide. From confronting restrictive abortion policies to championing equity on the global stage, we are dedicated to creating a future where everyone has access to the health care they deserve. Here's a snapshot of our most recent efforts:

Global

The Global Gag Rule Returns. What It Means and How We Fight Back.

The Trump administration has reinstated the Global Gag Rule, once again cutting off access to essential reproductive health care worldwide. This harmful policy forces organizations outside the U.S. that receive U.S. funding to choose between severely restricting abortion-related care and counseling or losing critical financial support.

In response, the Center for Reproductive Rights has relaunched its Global Gag Rule Pro Bono Clearinghouse, a legal support initiative mobilizing top law firms to help affected non-governmental organizations (NGOs) navigate compliance challenges and continue their critical and often lifesaving work.

We also want to ensure our supporters have the information they need to understand what's ahead—and how to take action. Join us for a special webinar on Wednesday, March 5 at 2pm ET, where Mariakarla Nodarse Venancio, the Center's Global Advocacy Adviser, will break down the policy's impact and what comes next. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight and take action in the fight for reproductive rights.

🔗 Register for the webinar to join the conversation and learn more

United States

New York's Strengthened Shield Law Will Further Protect Doctors Prescribing Abortion Medication

With assistance from the Center for Reproductive Rights, New York State has strengthened its telehealth shield law to further protect doctors prescribing abortion medication. Under the new law, signed February 3 by Governor Kathy Hochul, providers prescribing abortion medication can request that a dispensing pharmacy print their practice’s name on the prescription bottle label instead of their name–making it more difficult for other states to target New York doctors.

Many people living in states with abortion bans or restrictions are unable to travel for abortion care, and telehealth has been a lifeline for those people. Shield laws protect abortion providers, helpers, and patient medical records when care is provided to out-of-state residents. These laws are increasingly important under the anti-rights Trump administration that is emboldening state officials to prosecute doctors.

The Center played a leading role in supporting shield laws across the U.S– these laws are currently on the books in 18 states and the District of Columbia. We pushed for these laws to protect not only doctors treating patients who travel from other states, but doctors providing care via telemedicine.

🔗 Read more about New York's new shield law

Zurawski v Texas documentary exposes the devastating impact of abortion bans—and the fight to restore reproductive rights.

The award-winning documentary Zurawski v Texas is now available to stream across the U.S. and Canada—but only until April 28! Hailed as "powerful," "unflinching," and "urgent," this must-see film follows our clients as their lives are upended by Texas's extreme abortion bans.

From Executive Producers Jennifer Lawrence, Hillary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton, Zurawski v Texas offers a rare, deeply personal look at the women denied essential health care—and their fight for justice. With the Center's fearless attorney, Molly Duane, they take Texas to court, exposing the devastating real-life impact of these cruel laws. Lead plaintiff in the case, Amanda Zurawski, was just named one of TIME's Women of the Year.

Don't miss this gripping story of resilience, injustice, and the battle for reproductive rights. Stream it now before it's gone!

🔗 Watch the award-winning documentary

"As a leading advocate for telehealth shield protections, the Center urges other states to join New York in prioritizing the privacy and safety of abortion seekers and abortion providers."

—Lizzy Hinkley, the Center's Senior State Legislative Counsel, State Policy and Advocacy.

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