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. Our latest Annual Report highlights our impact over the last year—read it in this email. Here's a snapshot of our most recent efforts:

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30 Years, 30 Stories: Celebrating progress at the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Thirty years ago, the United Nations adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a bold agenda for advancing women's rights. At the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) March 10–21, 2025, in New York, global leaders assessed progress in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) since 1995 and the challenges ahead.

To mark this milestone, we're sharing 30 Years, 30 Stories, highlighting key gains in maternal health care, abortion access, gender equality, and human rights across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

The Center for Reproductive Rights' discussions at CSW reinforced our commitment to making the promise of the Beijing Platform a reality:

• At Daring to Deliver: Ensuring SRHR for Adolescents, Enid Muthoni Ndiga, Chief Program Officer at the Center, moderated a discussion on barriers adolescents face in exercising their SRHR, and the importance of comprehensive sexuality education
• In Equality and Non-Discrimination for the Next 30 Years, Katrine Thomasen, Associate Director for Europe at the Center, joined a panel on gender equality, abortion rights, and conscientious objection.
• From Beijing to Belém do Pará featured Catalina Martínez Coral, Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Center, alongside other global leaders reflecting on efforts to combat gender-based violence. Catalina also moderated From Silence to Justice, which showcased legal victories against sexual violence and forced pregnancies in Latin America.

🔗 Read 30 Years, 30 Stories

Meeting the Moment: 2024 Annual Report

In a time of relentless challenges—from political turmoil to escalating attacks on reproductive rights—our global movement continues to stand firm. Reflecting on our progress reminds us of our collective strength and fuels our resolve for the road ahead.

We're proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the impact we achieved together over the past year. Your dedication makes this work possible. As we push back against an emboldened opposition and advance reproductive autonomy worldwide, the power of law remains a potent tool. Thank you for being an essential part of this fight.

🔗 Explore highlights of the Center's impact in regions across the world

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CRR at SXSW 2025: Abortion, AI & Advocacy

New research from the Institute for Women's Policy Research in collaboration with the Center for Reproductive Rights confirmed that access to reproductive health care is playing a key role in employee recruitment and retention. Most workers want employer-covered reproductive health benefits—and many are willing to relocate to secure them.

Earlier this month in Austin, Texas, this critical issue took center stage at the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) during the Reproductive Freedom: Good for Workers, Good for Business panel featuring our President & CEO, Nancy Northup, alongside Dr. Chelsea Clinton and other leaders. They discussed the shifting legal landscape, strategies for businesses to navigate policies, and how local leaders are fighting to protect reproductive rights.

Rachana Desai Martin, our Chief Government & External Relations Officer, spoke on Protecting Reproductive Freedom: What Leaders and Companies Must Do Now, highlighting corporate advocacy efforts like Don't Ban Equality.

Julia Taylor Kennedy, our Senior Director of Corporate Engagement, explored AI’s impact on women’s health care and its intersection with reproductive rights on a separate panel.

🔗 Watch the replay of "Reproductive Freedom: Good for Workers, Good for Business"

"It is not safe to be in any state that bans abortion if you're of reproductive age."

—Nancy Northup, President & CEO, Reproductive Freedom: Good for Workers, Good for Business

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