On International Safe Abortion Day, we celebrate an important truth: rights only matter when people can exercise them. Around the world, progress has been made to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Laws have changed, policies have evolved, and investments have expanded access to essential services. Yet for many women, girls and gender-diverse people, stigma, discrimination, lack of information, and under-resourced health systems continue to stand between rights on paper and reality.
by
Alexandra Wilson
| September 28, 2026