Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights

We're here to learn about, discuss, and campaign for reproductive rights! We're more active on Instagram - find us there!

[Emma Munday @emma_munday__]

Great to attend the launch of 'From Coercion to Choice: The Case for Liberal Natalism' by @CamReproRights @TWSCambridge!

Natalist policy is often seen as clashing with women's autonomy—here’s the data-driven case for a choice-based alternative.

Thanks @helenakic for convening!

[Rachael Clarke @rachaelfrclarke]

In Scotland, there are no second trimester surgical abortion services and no abortion services for most indications beyond 20 weeks (despite the legal limit being 24 weeks). @backoffscotland's Lucy Grieve has published research done with abortion providers to find out why 👇

[MSI Reproductive Choices @MSIchoices]

We have a fight ahead of us to prevent another Trump presidency from reversing our hard-won progress. But we won't back down.

Read our blog to learn how the Global Gag Rule could impact MSI’s frontline programmes, and the women who depend on them ⤵
https://t.co/VQlEbVZq7M

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

Amazing panel - thank you so much. Inspired and energised 💜

[Dr Sonia Adesara 💙 @SoniaAdesara]

Really enjoyed speaking to Cambridge University students last night about what we need from this government to improve gender equality

Alongside @RupaHuq who has been a relentless campaigner for buffer zones (which finally began last week 🥳)

And @rachaelfrclarke chief of staff for @BPAS1968 and reproductive rights campaigner

It was so lovely to meet so many young people, dedicated and passionate about politics and human rights

Fills me with optimism 🥰

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

@richardmarcj @demsabroaduk @DrKatieGaddini Thank you for coming!! We've put money on your electoral college prediction, so don't let us down...

[Richard Johnson @richardmarcj]

It was great to speak at @CamReproRights last week on the topic of 'The US Election: What's at Stake for Reproductive Rights?'. I welcomed the opportunity to talk about substantive due process!

Lovely to be in the Old Divinity School and to be with @demsabroaduk @DrKatieGaddini

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

Buffer zones will shortly commence in England and Wales, establishing a ban on protests within 150m of clinics to protect patients and staff.

But are they here to stay? Here's why anti-abortion legal challenges in court will likely be unsuccessful 🥳: https://t.co/ZdTpiS81vJ

[Richard Johnson @richardmarcj]

A busy weekend ahead!

Recording 2 podcast interviews: @PSA_APG's 'A Chicken in Every Pot' & @spectator's 'Americano'

Panel about abortion & the US election tonight at @CamReproRights

Electoral reform debate (against PR advocate @TiceRichard) & US election panel at #battlefest

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

@richardmarcj @demsabroaduk @DrKatieGaddini excited to host you!

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

If Harris wins, could abortion access be restored? If Trump wins, how could the situation get even worse - both within the US, and around the globe? Join us to hear from three expert speakers on what's at stake this election.
📍Friday 18 Oct, 7.30pm, St John's Old Divinity School

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

Reproductive rights in humanitarian crises - a panel discussion.
Conflicts and climate disasters bring huge spikes in rates of miscarriage, maternal mortality, and sexual violence. How can we guarantee the rights of those affected?
14 Oct 7.30pm @ St John's. Free & open to all.

[Rachael Clarke @rachaelfrclarke]

What those 'many other people' amount to -

YouGov, September 2023
"Would you support or oppose banning people from protesting in the immediate surroundings of abortion clinics?"

ALL
Support ban - 77%
Oppose ban - 14%

WOMEN UNDER 40
Support ban - 85%
Oppose ban - 6%

[Emma Munday @emma_munday__]

Yes and no. It's important to understand how restrictions to bodily autonomy are driven by misogyny & transphobia.

That these attacks target certain groups is not a coincidence, but stem from reactionary ideas of 'reproductive essentialism' found in religion & naturalism.

[BPAS @BPAS1968]

Whenever clinic protesters tell you standing outside a clinic and approaching women, nurses, and doctors is 'just about silent prayer', look at replies to innocuous posts like this and remember what they say to abortion providers when they think no one's watching.

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

Donald Trump has made his stance on reproductive freedoms clear.

To put it bluntly: He doesn’t trust women.

[Abortion Rights @Abortion_Rights]

Thank you to everyone one who stood with us against the anti-abortion movement’s annual rally yesterday, shout out to our great speakers and fantastic team of volunteer stewards. We stood up to the anti-choice bullies and reasserted loud and clear that abortion *is* healthcare.

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

Our members were proud to join this counter-demonstration.

These zealots don't just want a total ban on abortion, taking ownership of our bodies from us - their mantra of 'life from conception, no exception' would ban IVF and even contraception like IUD.

[Abortion Rights @Abortion_Rights]

Thank you to everyone one who stood with us against the anti-abortion movement’s annual rally yesterday, shout out to our great speakers and fantastic team of volunteer stewards. We stood up to the anti-choice bullies and reasserted loud and clear that abortion *is* healthcare.

[Center for Reproductive Rights @ReproRights]

In Louisiana, a new law is reclassifying the safe and effective drug misoprostol as a "controlled dangerous substance", making it harder for doctors to treat severe bleeding after childbirth. Over 200 doctors have warned that this could be a death sentence for some patients.

[Center for Reproductive Rights @ReproRights]

Exceptions don't work.
Exceptions don't work.
Exceptions don't work.
Exceptions don't work.
Exceptions don't work.

How many more times must we watch this play out?
EXCEPTIONS. DON'T. WORK.
https://t.co/ZUsomQfko6

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

END. Make sure you vote tomorrow!

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

#GE2024
Where do the main parties stand on reproductive rights? A thread 🧵

[Cambridge University for Reproductive Rights @CamReproRights]

@shanemanning (CON Cam), @SarahNicmanis (GRN Cam), @Chris4SCambs (LAB S Cam), @AnthonyBrowneMP (CON St Neots), @MariannaMasters (LAB St Neots) - it's not too late to respond and let your potential voters know where you stand on these issues!