Kirsten Sherk (@meeloise) 's Twitter Profile
Kirsten Sherk

@meeloise

Repro justice. Human rights. Cooking. Music. Yoga. Gardening. Director of Global Communications at @guttmacher but the opinions here are my own.

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One of the first ways that President-Elect Trump could restrict SRHR is through the #GlobalGagRule. This devastating policy severely impacts people’s access to repro health care around the world. Learn more: guttmacher.org/report/evidenc…

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Guttmacher has joined over 100 international organizations to denounce the #GlobalGagRule. This policy threatens the health and lives of women and their families globally by dismantling health care systems. We demand a permanent end to this deadly policy: bit.ly/3DYUKtf

Guttmacher has joined over 100 international organizations to denounce the #GlobalGagRule. This policy threatens the health and lives of women and their families globally by dismantling health care systems.

We demand a permanent end to this deadly policy: bit.ly/3DYUKtf
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Today, we mark what would have been #Roe’s 52nd anniversary. 12 US states now have total abortion bans in effect, and many others are enforcing severe restrictions that make care difficult or impossible to get. Learn about your state's abortion policies: gu.tt/4985P4S

Today, we mark what would have been #Roe’s 52nd anniversary. 12 US states now have total abortion bans in effect, and many others are enforcing severe restrictions that make care difficult or impossible to get.

Learn about your state's abortion policies: gu.tt/4985P4S
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Immediately following Trump's return to office, the US government's official website on #ReproRights was shut down, removing a critical source of information & care for abortion seekers. Orgs like ineedana.com & AbortionFinder are here to help. gu.tt/3E5kHaB

NOH8 Campaign (@noh8campaign) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Trump halts U.S. foreign aid, including funding for HIV/AIDS programs providing life-save medications to over 20 million people across 55 countries #NOH8

Trump halts U.S. foreign aid, including funding for HIV/AIDS programs providing life-save medications to over 20 million people across 55 countries #NOH8
Sarah McBride (@sarahemcbride) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The White House either won't or can't confirm whether Medicaid is impacted by this freeze. Medicaid covers nearly 1 in 5 Americans. Either they don't want you to have coverage or they don't care if you have coverage. Unless you donate millions of dollars or stage an

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The Trump Administration’s suspension of foreign aid has halted critical global health programs, putting millions at risk. The US must defend, not defund, its global health legacy.

The Trump Administration’s suspension of foreign aid has halted critical global health programs, putting millions at risk. The US must defend, not defund, its global health legacy.
Jennie Wetter (@jennieindc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We know this denial of care with have real impacts on people's lives. Just looking at family planning after one week of the foreign aid freeze, 912,720 women & girls will have been denied care, & after one month, the figure will reach about four million.

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Demand an end to the freeze on US foreign aid that could result in an estimated 4.2 million unintended pregnancies and 8,340 maternal deaths. Resuming work tomorrow would restore access to essential health care for millions. More in our policy analysis: gu.tt/3EkEpz6

Demand an end to the freeze on US foreign aid that could result in an estimated 4.2 million unintended pregnancies and 8,340 maternal deaths. Resuming work tomorrow would restore access to essential health care for millions. 

More in our policy analysis: gu.tt/3EkEpz6
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I am sorry not to be in DC today with the hundreds of protesters, members of congress and diplomats protesting the illegal attack on our foreign aid structure, but I’m definitely with them in spirit. Here’s how this will affect repro health care. #stopthefreeze

Atul Gawande (@atul_gawande) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rubio claims that USAID lifesaving assistance for health and humanitarian needs will continue. But his team just communicated that the entire agency will be imminently reduced from 14,000 to 294 people. Just 12 in Africa.

Rubio claims that <a href="/USAID/">USAID</a> lifesaving assistance for health and humanitarian needs will continue. But his team just communicated that the entire agency will be imminently reduced from 14,000 to 294 people. Just 12 in Africa.
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Abortion is health care, not a crime. The Constitutional Court of Ecuador must consider scientific evidence to protect the lives and rights of women and girls in Ecuador. #AbortarNoEsDelito #LeanLosAmicus #FalloPorJusticia #JustaLibertad Corte Constitucional Justa Libertad Ecuador

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As of today, more than 2.6 million women and girls have been denied contraceptive care because of the US foreign aid freeze. gu.tt/3QhCSfR

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Join us for this Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters panel today. Onikepe Owolabi, our Director of Int'l Research, will be discussing the global impact of the Trump administration's executive orders on #SRHR, alongside other experts: gu.tt/43cfBUr

Join us for this <a href="/SRHMJournal/">Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters</a> panel today. <a href="/Onykepe/">Onikepe Owolabi</a>, our Director of Int'l Research, will be discussing the global impact of the Trump administration's executive orders on #SRHR, alongside other experts: gu.tt/43cfBUr
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So just to be clear, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, is openly calling for the suppression of free speech by US residents, a violation of the 1st Amdt. and one more example that this is an authoritarian regime, not a democratic govt for the people.

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We #CelebrateAbortionProviders for their compassion, brilliance, and bravery. They are guiding stars who help us shape our futures ✨ Happy Abortion Provider Appreciation Day!

We #CelebrateAbortionProviders for their compassion, brilliance, and bravery. They are guiding stars who help us shape our futures ✨

Happy Abortion Provider Appreciation Day!
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As of today, 7 million people have been denied access to contraceptive care because of the Trump administration’s #ForeignAid shutdown. 📢 Read our new op-ed for Ms. Magazine, where we explain the devastating consequences & call on policymakers to act: gu.tt/4kEn9Wo

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The evidence is clear: The ability to determine one’s own future is key to gender equality, and this is inextricably linked to progress on sexual & reproductive health & rights. We’re sharing timely research this year to advance #GenderEquality and #HealthForAll. #CSW69