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For more than 55 years, Guttmacher has been the leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide.
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The Trump administration’s #Medicaid cuts could strip coverage from millions of people nationwide.

Medicaid is the backbone of repro health coverage in the US. Without it, access to affordable birth control, pregnancy care & STI testing is at risk.

Read more: https://gu.tt/4qNHc7X
Navy, white and green text on a violet background says, "Impact of the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill,' Medicaid cuts could strip coverage from up to 6 million women of reproductive age. Additional slides explain Medicaid's critical role in covering SRH care, consequences of cuts, and how policymakers can still take action to prevent loss of coverage.
November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Everyone deserves access to the full range of high-quality, affordable birth control methods that work best for them. We stand with @powertodecide.bsky.social and advocates everywhere in the fight to ensure reproductive freedom for all.

#ThxBirthControl
White text on a violet and navy background says, “Contraception helps people in many ways: completing school, getting or keeping a job, caring for self and family, being financially secure.” At the bottom, the hashtag #ThxBirthControl appears in yellow.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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At #ICFP2025, we joined FP2030, MSI Reproductive Choices and the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition for a strategy session shaping a global advocacy blueprint to boost financing for family planning and reproductive health, uniting evidence and expertise to drive sustainable progress. #AddingItUp
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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New Guttmacher data from Adding It Up 2024 shows what it would take to meet SRH needs across 128 LMICs: 928M women want to avoid pregnancy, 214M aren’t using modern contraception, and every $1 invested saves $2.48 in health care costs. Learn more: https://gu.tt/4qVHXfc
Text on a white background reads: "Adding It Up 2024 uncovers evidence on the need, impact and cost of sexual and reproductive health services in 128 low- and middle-income countries." In the middle of the graphic is a map with LMICs indicated. Text on a white background reads: Of the 928 million women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who want to avoid pregnancy, 214 million are not using modern contraception, 78 million women say they intend or are open to using contraception. It is essential to prioritize meeting this unmet demand. Text on a white background reads: $104 billion per year could meet all sexual and reproductive health needs in LMICs. That amounts to $15.56 per person per year. This investment would help women stay in school longer, participate more fully in the workforce, and contribute to stronger economies. Text on a white background reads: Every $1 spent on contraceptive services saves $2..48 in pregnancy-related and newborn care costs. Investments in SRH care pay off, reducing maternal, newborn, and abortion-related costs while improving health and well-being across communities.
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Two new papers in The Lancet co-authored by Guttmacher experts highlight how innovation & investment in SRHR expands contraceptive choice, advances equity, and saves lives. Learn more ⬇️

Innovations in contraception
https://gu.tt/3LgGpMw

Who pays & what pays off in SRH?
https://gu.tt/4qAKDyB
Green text on a navy blue background reads "New findings published in The Lancet - Innovation and Investment are key to advancing SRHR worldwide." Text on a blue and white background reads "Contraceptive innovation has stalled for 25 years. Expanding options for men and adopting inclusive, rights-based approaches can reduce unintended pregnancies and advance gender equity." Text on a blue and white background reads "Investment in SRHR saves lives and money. Every $1 invested in contraceptive care saves $2.48 in health costs and prevents thousands of maternal deaths each year."
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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#ICFP2025 is more important than ever: a space to champion evidence-based action and defend #SRHR. Connect with our researchers and join our side event on November 5th.

🔗 Guttmacher’s program: https://gu.tt/4737XvM
🔗 Side event registration: https://gu.tt/4owlSSi
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October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Affordable access to person-centered reproductive health care—including contraception—is crucial to bodily autonomy for all.

#ReproRights101
A definition of person-centered health care in violet and black text says, “A comprehensive approach that prioritizes the individual’s unique needs, values, preferences, and active participation in their own care. It emphasizes respectful, compassionate partnerships between patients and providers to support better health outcomes and overall well-being.”
October 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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High-quality evidence is vital to shaping policies that defend and advance reproductive freedom.

Our new research roundup highlights the latest Guttmacher data on #ReproHealth in the US.

Share to put facts front and center.
Navy blue and white text says, "Guttmacher Research Roundup: Our latest findings on sexual & reproductive health in the US." Below, four bullet points describe findings from recent studies, which can be found at guttmacher.org.
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Don’t miss Guttmacher at the #ICFP2025! Join our side event on Adding It Up & the FP Impact Consortium to explore how investing in #familyplanning saves lives, improves health and drives cost savings. Register now: https://gu.tt/4hbwrYB

#FPImpact
Flyer graphic on a light blue background reading “Health & Beyond: The Transformative Impact of Family Planning,” November 5, 19:00–21:00, Ágora Bogotá Convention Center, Room A. Includes QR code to register.
October 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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All people should be able to make decisions about their lives and futures with dignity.

#ReproductiveHealth #ReproductiveRights
A tweet screenshot on a violet background says, “Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care for everyone, everywhere.”
October 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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We’re thrilled to be attending the #ICFP2025 from Nov 1–6 in Colombia! Our team will unveil new research to advance global action for #SRHR. Stay tuned on our socials for exciting updates throughout the week and check out what we’ll be sharing at the conference: https://gu.tt/4737XvM
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Birth control is a core component of reproductive freedom. Affordable access to a full range of methods should be non-negotiable.

#ReproRights101
A definition of contraception in violet and black text says, “Any medication, device, behavior or procedure that allows an individual to choose if and when to become pregnant. Some contraceptive methods can also be used to address a variety of medical conditions that are not pregnancy related.”
October 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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We will never stop fighting to ensure abortion access for all.

#AbortionIsEssential #AbortionIsHealthCare
Yellow and white text on a violet background says, “Everyone deserves access to abortion when they need it, in their communities and on their own terms.”
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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New analysis: Guttmacher experts Anna Bernstein, @kimyaf.bsky.social & @emmas-e.bsky.social examine how the anti-abortion campaign against state shield laws is part of longstanding efforts to ban abortion nationwide and criminalize patients and providers. gu.tt/3HTgU2t
Navy blue text says, "Which states have enacted shield laws? 22 states and DC have shield laws for reproductive health or gender-affirming care, and 8 of these states protect telehealth provision." A map of the US shows states with shield laws in yellow and states with shield laws that extend to out-of-state telehealth in orange.
October 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The #EACHAct offers a bold vision: Ending the Hyde Amendment & guaranteeing abortion coverage for all—no matter how much someone earns, how they're insured or where they live.

Everyone deserves the right to make decisions about their health & futures without political interference. #ReproRights101
A definition of the EACH Act says, “The Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act is a US federal bill that would end the harmful Hyde Amendment and ensure abortion coverage for people who have private or public health insurance.”
September 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Abortion and contraception played critical roles in the 46% decline in unintended pregnancies worldwide over 30 years. Access to quality abortion care reshapes health and futures. Choice matters. #InternationalSafeAbortionDay
September 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Guttmacher data scientist @imaddowzimet.bsky.social explains how state abortion bans are reshaping access across the US, forcing many people to cross state lines for care.

No one should have to leave their community, let alone their state, to get abortion care.

Learn more: gu.tt/4dnYPED
September 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Abortion access shouldn’t depend on income or insurance status.

But for 49 years, the #HydeAmendment has blocked insurance coverage of abortion for people enrolled in Medicaid and other federal programs.

Congress must end Hyde now.

#ReproRights101
A definition of the Hyde Amendment in violet and black text says, “An unjust and coercive US policy that prohibits federal insurance programs from covering abortion—pushing access to affordable care out of reach for people enrolled in Medicaid in more than half of US states."
September 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A new Guttmacher analysis of data from 132 countries shows that higher gender inequality is linked to higher unintended pregnancy rates: gu.tt/46xtSuK
Under a header, “New Analysis”, highlighted in yellow, white text on a violet background says, "Higher gender inequality is linked to higher unintended pregnancy rates."
September 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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We joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov in support of @reproductivefreedomforall.org and a future where abortion is accessible to everyone.

Gov. Pritzker and IL advocates have worked tirelessly to protect and expand abortion care in the state. More states must take action to ensure access for all!
Photo of Guttmacher's co-president and CEO Destiny Lopez and vice president for public policy Kelly Baden with Illinois governor JB Pritzker.
September 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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#Illinois remains a key access point for abortion patients from the South & Midwest.

Meeting this need for care has been possible due to efforts by IL's state government, providers & orgs like @chiabortionfund.bsky.social to ensure support for out-of-state patients. https://gu.tt/4dnYPED
White and green text on a navy blue background says, “In 2024, about 37,000 people traveled to Illinois for an abortion, many from the South & Midwest.” Below, a map of the US with orange arrows shows travel into Illinois from various states.
September 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Data is a powerful tool for centering equity, driving change & strengthening your brand.

On September 9, we’ll join @bigduckcoop.bsky.social to explore how to align data practices with your values & mission—especially for those working in #ReproHealth & #PublicHealth.

Register now: gu.tt/4nc8F0a 📅
White text on a violet background says, "Webinar: Centering data at the core of a reproductive health, rights, and justice-focused brand." Below are the names and photos of two speakers, Jennifer Hoffmann of Guttmacher Institute and Claire Taylor Hansen of Big Duck, and a screenshot of Guttmacher's rebranded social media posts.
September 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Too many aspects of sexual & reproductive health go unmeasured, leaving needs unmet & rights ignored.

A rights-based, inclusive approach to data must include: STIs, reproductive cancers, GBV, sexuality education & well-being.

#WorldSexualHealthDay

More: https://gu.tt/40o2NZ1
White text on a navy background says, Strong health systems are built on robust sexual health data. #WorldSexualHealthDay
September 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Imagine needing to travel out of your state—or across the nation—to get basic health care. That was the reality for tens of thousands of Texans seeking abortion care in 2024, according to our research.

Everyone deserves #AbortionAccess in their community.

Learn more: https://gu.tt/4dnYPED
White and green text on a navy blue background says, “In 2024, more than 28,000 Texans were forced to leave the state for abortion care.” Below, a map of the US with orange arrows shows travel out of Texas to various states.
September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Guttmacher data scientist @imaddowzimet.bsky.social joined #BBC to break down the latest findings from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study. Hear about key trends shaping access in the US and what's driving an increase in out-of-state travel for care since #Dobbs.

More: https://gu.tt/469xHaw 🎧
August 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM