Why does data matter? Did you know that 45 - 50% of all abortions globally are unsafe? In restrictive legal settings, only 25% of abortions are safe, compared to 87% in less restrictive environments. In Rwanda, unsafe procedures cost the government $1.7 million every year. Day

Closing out #Day2, the #VCAT2025 Training invited providers to look inward on themselves, navigating personal values versus professional responsibilities, and discussing real-life abortion care scenarios. Through the interactive Four Corners & Cross the Line VCAT exercise, we

Can abortion care truly be ethical if we ignore the psychological realities clients carry? We started #Day3 of #VCAT2025 with a recap of #Day2, reflecting on how values, stigma, and social norms influence abortion care, and why integrating clinical psychology is not optional,

As a network of providers, staff, partners, and stakeholders, MDFC pauses at the close of the year to reflect with gratitude on the collaboration, trust, and shared commitment that have shaped our work. We wish you a peaceful festive season and a hopeful year ahead, as we move

Wishing You a Healthy and Joyful Festive Season 🎄 Women Doctors For Reproductive Justice extend heartfelt wishes to our valued beneficiaries, partners. May this festive season bring you good health, joy, peace, and renewed hope. Thank you for standing with us in advancing reproductive justice and

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our partners, investors, and the community who made this work possible. We wish you a peaceful festive season & a #HappyNewYear2026, by continuing to strengthen the connections & improving access to #SRH services timely, legal, and safe.🎄✨

The enthusiasm in the room was palpable, with thoughtful discussion and strong engagement throughout the #BBL session. Today, MDFC was pleased to join the Embassy of Sweden in Kigali Sweden in Rwanda for a Brown Bag Lunch #BBL, where we shared an overview of the current #SRHR

🚨 We are back with the 2nd cohort for 5-day #VCAT & #CAC Training nationwide! We are thrilled to announce the kickoff of the 2nd cohort tomorrow. This time, we're welcoming a new group of passionate health providers from 9 health facilities, building the capacity and

#VCAT2026 Training Cohort II has officially started! This whole week, healthcare providers from 9 health facilities, including hospitals and medicalized health centers, are coming together with MDFC to engage in 5-day Values Clarification and Attitude Transformation (VCAT) &

Do the values occur when the head and heart unite in the direction of action? In the opening session of #VCAT2026, providers explored how values are formed, clarified, and applied in #SRHR care services. The discussion emphasized that VCAT is not about thought persuasion, but

"Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 11 of this Order, the person requesting an abortion is not required to produce evidence of the grounds she invokes "_ Ministerial Order 2019. Facility-by-facility, providers shared their clients' trajectories in accessing safe

“This was my first time hearing about VCAT. It made me pause and look inward, and that changed how I see my role as a provider.”_Provider's reflection As healthcare providers revisited Day 1, they shared how understanding the purpose of Values Clarification is the first step

They asked tough questions: 1️⃣ Where did my beliefs about abortion come from? 2️⃣ How do I separate my personal values from professional obligations? 3️⃣ How do I ensure my clients ' care is rights-based, respectful, and stigma-free? In our following session, Providers took a

Day 3 of the #VCAT2026 Cohort II started with reflections from Day 2, healthcare providers shared key learnings on listening to clients without judgment, following legal frameworks and putting client-centered care first. The session emphasized teamwork in decision-making,

During the second session, we explored Rwanda’s progress in using digital technology like telemedicine to expand access to #SRHR services, in line with the New Rwanda Health Services Law n° 026/2025 of 17/09/2025. The facilitator highlighted that telemedicine is expanding beyond

According to World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 25,000 unsafe abortion occur annually. Concluding #Day3, providers explored the impact of the SNAP referral system model in Rwanda. Through a practical demonstration, providers understood how the referral system model bridges health access and

Day 4 of #VCATTraining started with hospital-by-hospital group discussions. Facilities shared their real-life experiences and clients’ journeys, highlighting structural, social, and geographical barriers that affect access to safe and timely SRHR services. Providers are

When providers practice by guidelines, does care truly become consistent and right-based? During the #VCAT2026 Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) & Post Abortion Care (PAC) session, providers explored the available #SRHR national guidelines, reflecting on how policies are