
Guttmacher Institute
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Advancing sexual & reproductive health & rights worldwide for more than 55 years.
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Itās #FreeThePill Day! One year ago, the first OTC birth control pillā#Opillābecame available across the US, thanks to Free the Pill & many others! This was a critical step toward ensuring that everyone has affordable access to the contraceptive method that works best for them. š




Anti-abortion lawmakers want to ādefundā Planned Parenthood & claim that federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) could absorb PP's patients. Our data shows it's unrealistic to expect FQHCs to serve millions who rely on Planned Parenthood for contraceptive care: gu.tt/4jbE00U



Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of individuals and families living with low incomes across the US. Guttmacher Director of Federal Policy Amy Friedrich-Karnik explains why protecting Medicaid means protecting reproductive health. ā¬ļø #ProtectMedicaid

Thank you Rep. Diana DeGette for uplifting evidence & fighting to protect contraceptive access. Anti-abortion lawmakers who want to ādefundā Planned Parenthood are putting millions of US women are at risk of being unable to get the high-quality reproductive health care services they deserve.


Our experts Anna Bernstein & Kelly Baden spoke with Mother Jones about conservative lawmakers' efforts to restrict insurance coverage for abortion in the budget reconciliation bill. Further limiting abortion coverage will escalate the SRHR crisis in the US. motherjones.com/politics/2025/ā¦


#May28 is International Day of Action for Womenās Health: Our new research shows that where women have greater education and income, undesired pregnancy rates are lower. Learn more in our article BMJ Global Health: gu.tt/4jU4wfL





#FamilyPlanning is part of a comprehensive package of #SRHR services and is critical in countries where health systems are under strain. Our analysis with @msichoices & Plan International UK shows the impacts of UK aid commitments & the cost of disinvestment. Read more: gu.tt/3SVSJ5c


Conservatives in Congress are trying to pass a bill that would drastically cut Medicaid and shutter Planned Parenthood health centers. Guttmacher VP for public policy Kelly Baden breaks down why we can't afford to lose Planned Parenthood. Learn more: gu.tt/4jbE00U