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28/09/2021

International Safe Abortion Day 2021: FIGO launches key recommendations on safe abortion

Access to safe abortion is time-sensitive essential health care. It is included in numerous international, regional and national legally binding treaties – providing…

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10/09/2021

Using music as a tool to fight against maternal and child mortality in Mozambique

Using music to raise awareness of the right to safe abortion Art, in general, and music, in particular, can – and should – contribute to the fight against maternal…

Yolanda and mama Africa performing Dura Realidade at a secondary school

From ‘Conscientious Objection’ to ‘Conscientiously Committed’ – How OBGYNS can advocate for bodily autonomy in access to safe abortion

Quote by Laura Gil: Sadly ‘conscientious objection’ has become a widespread barrier for many people to access the care that they need. It is very common to hear that women or girls cannot get an abortion on time, got an unsafe abortion, or didn't get one at all because of ‘conscientious objection‘ from the available personnel.

Lessons for health workers and advocates on how we can leverage Argentina’s ‘green wave’ to strengthen access to safe abortion

A young black woman speaking into a megaphone with a fist in the air. She is wearing a green top used as the symbol of the pro-choice movement in Latin America.

World Population Day: Prioritising family planning during COVID-19

World Population day image: quote that reads, if you cannot plan your fertility, you cannot plan your life.

Midwives: A Critical Key to Ensuring Women and Girls’ Health Globally

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Defending the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women in Panama

Quote by Dr Ruth de Leon

FIGO joins a global coalition for the permanent repeal of the global gag rule

Quote from the statement by the coalition to end the global gag rule

OBGYNs in Mozambique call to strengthen gender equality and access to safe abortion

Dr Emilia from AMOG talking on national television

Access to Medical Abortion and Self-Managed Abortion: FIGO and Partners Share Key Insights with the United Nations

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FIGO endorses the permanent adoption of telemedicine abortion services

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Building bridges: OBGYNs engage with traditional healers to strengthen access to safe abortion in Africa

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The new US administration’s commitment to global health and rights: a step in the right direction for women everywhere

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Safe Abortion Advocacy across the air waves in Mozambique

Dr Goncalves