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  Marie Stopes charity changes name in break with campaigner's view on eugenics

  

  theguardian.com

  Organisation says Black Lives Matter movement reaffirmed commitment to changing name to MSI Reproductive ChoicesMarie Stopes International (MSI) is to change its name in an attempt to break its association with the family planning pioneer.From Tuesday, the abortion and contraception provider, which operates in 37 countries, will abbreviate the initials and go by the name MSI Reproductive Choices. Continue reading...

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  As Biden Lifts Anti-Abortion Gag Rule, Health Providers Rejoice

  

  nytimes.com

  By restoring funding cut off by his predecessor, President Biden ended four years of what abortion...

  By restoring funding cut off by his predecessor, President Biden ended four years of what abortion rights advocates called a concerted assault on women’s reproductive health in the developing world.

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  Declare abortion a public health issue during pandemic, WHO urged

  

  theguardian.com

  Charities press World Health Organization to ensure women can get contraception and safe abortions during crisisCoronavirus...

  Charities press World Health Organization to ensure women can get contraception and safe abortions during crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe World Health Organization is being urged to declare abortion an essential health service during the coronavirus pandemic.In guidance notes issued last week, the WHO advised all governments to identify and prioritise the health services each believed essential, listing reproductive health services...

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  Coronavirus crisis may deny 9.5 million women access to family planning

  

  theguardian.com

  Charity warns loss of services caused by lockdowns could result in millions of unwanted pregnancies and...

  Charity warns loss of services caused by lockdowns could result in millions of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUp to 9.5 million women and girls could miss out on vital family planning services this year because of Covid-19, potentially resulting in thousands of deaths.Marie Stopes International warned on Friday that travel restrictions and lockdowns could have a devastating...

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