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We’re thrilled to kick off a series highlighting the incredible advocates, providers, and academics shaping and advising our work on VITAL. #AbortionIsVITAL #ElAbortoEsVITAL Our first spotlight, @serrasippel—listen to why she’s excited to be part of VITAL!
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Which strategy do you think is most critical for advancing abortion rights? #AbortionIsVITAL A) Creating networks for safe access B) Empowering youth and new advocates C) Building transregional movements to share lessons and resources D) Fighting misinformation about abortion
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1/ Las activistas latinoamericanas han construido durante mucho tiempo poderosas redes para resistir las prohibiciones del aborto: ofreciendo apoyo, compartiendo conocimientos y creando redes para el aborto autogestionado (SMA, por sus siglas en inglés).
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3/ ... en las Américas Desde Argentina hasta Kansas, las redes comunitarias están asegurando el acceso seguro al aborto, a pesar de las crecientes amenazas legales. Este inspirador artículo de Truthout destaca cómo Estados Unidos...
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4/ ...y América Latina pueden aprender mutuamente a navegar restricciones y defender la autonomía corporal. 💬 ¿Cómo podemos construir alianzas más fuertes por la justicia reproductiva sin fronteras? #ElAbortoEsVITAL drive.google.com/file/d/1hPN…

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Latin American activists have long built powerful networks to resist abortion bans. These models of care are now inspiring U.S. advocates navigating post-Roe restrictions. 💬 How can we build stronger alliances for reproductive justice across borders? truthout.org/articles/us-fem…
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At VITAL, we’re tapping into these lessons to foster cross-regional collaboration and strengthen abortion rights movements across the Americas. From Argentina to Kansas, community-led networks are ensuring safe abortion access, despite mounting legal threats. #AbortionIsVITAL
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International Center for Research on Women retweeted
In their op-ed, Tim Curtis, Director, UNESCO South Asia & Ravi Verma, Executive Dircetor, ICRW Asia, highlight how men & boys can challenge traditional gender norms and foster inclusion. Read here: thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/t… @ICRW @ICRWAsia @UNinIndia @UNESCO #GenderEquality
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🎙️ What’s Inspiring Us in 2025? Our VITAL project is building a platform to connect abortion rights movements across the Americas. One source of inspiration: @greentiderising. 💚 This podcast highlights the Green Wave—a movement making historic strides for abortion rights.
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Reproductive justice knows no borders. 🔗 Listen now and join us in exploring the insights shaping the fight for abortion access across the Americas: greentiderising.com/

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🌊 What is the Green Wave (Marea Verde)? It is a powerful reproductive rights movement that originated in Argentina and later spread to other countries in Latin America. Activists, health providers, and allies have achieved historic victories ... (1/4) washingtonpost.com/world/int…
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4/ VITAL— an ICRW-led initiative—is gathering stories and experiences from this movement to cultivate cross-regional learning and strengthen abortion rights movements across the Americas. 💚 📢 Learn more by following #AbortionIsVITAL and #ElAbortoEsVITAL.
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International Center for Research on Women retweeted
🚨 Request for Proposals. ICRW seeks a consultant or firm to support VITAL—Voices to Inspire Transnational Abortion Liberation—with promotional communications and virtual event coordination. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: Dec. 18, 2024 canva.com/design/DAGXI7EcU5w…
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VITAL (Voces para Inspirar la Liberación Transnacional del Aborto) es un proyecto de investigación innovador que está transformando la manera en que los grupos por el derecho al aborto colaboran a lo largo de las Américas.
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...por qué funciona y compartir estas estrategias para fortalecer los movimientos por el derecho al aborto en América Latina y los Estados Unidos—desde la #MareaVerde hasta #RestoreRoe.
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Con historias y datos, VITAL está construyendo las herramientas y la evidencia necesarias para garantizar que el acceso al aborto sea universal, equitativo y libre de estigmas. 💚 #ElAbortoEsVITAL
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