Team—

Today is World Health Day, and it's time we get serious about maternal health care. The truth is, millions of people across the globe lack access to this essential care. In fact, nearly 300,000 women die each year from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth.

Access to maternal health care is a fundamental human right. That's why the Center and our partners have been at the forefront of the global fight to strengthen legal protections for safe and respectful maternal health care and ensure that human rights standards reflect and address maternal health concerns.

We've been at this for years, and this work is only possible thanks to the unwavering support of allies like you. Today, on World Health Day, will you renew your support for the Center for Reproductive Rights to ensure people around the globe have access to the care they need?

Maternal mortality is public health and human rights crisis that especially harms those already facing hardship and discrimination, including racial and ethnic minorities, young people, those with low incomes, and people living in rural areas.

We're working to help people around the world overcome obstacles to maternal health care—obstacles which have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are documenting and sharing resources on the impact of the pandemic on maternal health, drafting legislation to address COVID-related maternal health issues, and coordinating pro bono legal support for providers to help them navigate this new landscape.

We're continuing our efforts to improve access to high-quality and non-discriminatory maternal health care—during the pandemic and beyond. Please renew your support before our April 30 deadline to help us continue this critical work!

Sincerely,

Center for Reproductive Rights