#RiseUpForAbortionRights
for International Safe Abortion Day
September 28th marks International Safe Abortion Day. It is a global moment where activists unite to demand universal access to safe and legal abortion as essential healthcare and as a human right.
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The 2022 theme is Abortion in Uncertain Times, which resonates globally as COVID19 and rollbacks on hard won gains, leave people frustrated and at risk.
But during tough times, we have to keep rising up, speaking out and taking action until every person, everywhere has the right to make their own decisions about their body, life and future.
Let's
#RiseUpForAbortionRights
Let's be clear - around the world, attitudes to abortion are shifting and support for bodily autonomy is growing.
Despite setbacks, progress is happening. Governments are passing progressive laws guided by overwhelming medical evidence and public demand to secure abortion as essential health care.
We will not let anti-choice groups curtail our efforts or set the narrative when it comes to our bodies.
Using #RiseUpForAbortionRights we will come together and counter by celebrating our rights and the exciting progress being made worldwide. We are on the right track!
Get involved
Join activists across the globe and speak out for abortion rights this International Safe Abortion Day.
Download the #RiseUpForAbortionRights Toolkit – it contains template social media posts and graphics you can adapt and use to raise awareness and inspire others.
Remember to use #RiseUpForAbortionRights and tag @SheDecidesGFI in your posts.
Why we use the colour green?
In recognition of the urgency of the cause and as a salute to our sisters, the inspiring abortion rights activists of Latin America, #RiseUpForAbortionRights will invoke the colour of the Green Tide for Legal and Safe Abortion, and help to take it worldwide.
Blog
Navigating the Storm: Youth SRHR in a Challenging World
12th August 2025
Young people are at the forefront of driving change. With persistent and new challenges impacting their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), they are navigating the storm in innovative and impactful ways. This International Youth Day, we’re speaking with three members of SheDecides Youth Advisory Panel – David, Dina and Joweri - about what it will take to realise meaningful progress for youth SRHR.
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Youth SRHR Research Digest: Reflections from the Researcher
14th July 2025
Last week, SheDecides published its Youth SRHR Research Digest: an overview of the latest evidence on youth sexual and reproductive health and rights. We’ve invited its author and lead researcher, Lara Cousins, to share reflections on what makes this the perfect resource to have on hand for policy and advocacy efforts on youth SRHR.
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Government leaders, it’s time: speak out for the right to decide
13th September 2022
By Lindiwe Zulu, Minister for Social Development, South Africa and Meryame Kitir, Minister for Development Cooperation and Major Cities Policy, Belgium.
Statement from the SheDecides movement: Roe v Wade
24th June 2022
The United States Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v Wade and roll back 50 years of safe abortion access is a catastrophic blow that will impact millions.
UNSAFE ABORTIONS DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
17th June 2020
Written by Tshiamo Wilson, Founder of SheSpoke Organisation and Saidy Brown, SheDecides 25x25 Young Leader
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