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

Center drives landmark law expanding health care access for adolescents in Rwanda

On August 4, Rwanda’s parliament passed a groundbreaking new law that expands access to sexual and reproductive health care for adolescents. Thanks to this reform, young people aged 15 and above can now seek contraception, HIV prevention, and other essential care without parental consent—an urgently needed change that will help reduce teenage pregnancy and safeguard health and futures. The new law also establishes the country’s first framework for assisted reproductive technologies.

This victory is the direct result of years of work led by the Center for Reproductive Rights and partners. We engaged policymakers, amplified youth voices, and leveraged international human rights standards to drive reform. With your support, the Center is not only dismantling harmful barriers to care in Rwanda but also setting a powerful precedent for reproductive rights across the region.

🔗 Learn more about the new legislation

United States

August is National Make-a-Will Month in the U.S.!

Are you among the three-fourths of Americans who don't have a will in place? Don't worry—we're here to help.

Our free resource, A Guide to Making Your Will, will walk you through how to set up or update this critical document, and also includes a sample sentence you can use to make a gift to support the Center for Reproductive Rights and help us continue fighting for a world where everyone has access to the health care they need.

Thank you for helping us fight for the future of reproductive rights. Please do not hesitate to contact Tyler Kalogeros-Treschuk if you have questions about how your will can make an impact!

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Trump administration's proposed abortion ban for veterans.

The Trump administration recently announced its plans to ban abortion care and counseling for veterans and their families—even in cases of rape, incest, or health emergencies. This dangerous policy would block care for millions who access health care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and would only permit a narrow exception to save the life of a pregnant veteran. These kinds of exceptions to save a person's life often don't work in reality.

The VA is accepting public comments on this proposed change through September 3, 2025. This is our chance to speak out and stop it before it becomes law.

Personalized comments make a bigger impact. The government may count identical submissions as just one, so we strongly encourage you to share your thoughts in your own words. Need inspiration? You could write about:

• How this policy would harm veterans
• Why veterans deserve the full spectrum of health care
• A personal story about veteran access to reproductive health care
• A personal story about access to abortion care and counseling

Here's a first line to get you started: Abortion is essential health care, and veterans deserve better. I urge you to carefully consider the impact of this proposed regulation because...

🔗 Tell the VA: Veterans deserve full access to reproductive health care

"After veterans put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms, the Trump administration is trying to rob them of their own freedoms and putting their health at risk."

—Nancy Northup, President and CEO
 

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