A study designed to test "abortion pill reversal" had to be stopped early because of severe bleeding, Most OB-GYNs say this practice isn't supported by science. Now there's evidence that it could cause harm. Our scoop below NPR Health News: n.pr/34SDXS1

In 2018, 90% of the references to women’s rights in reports of #peaceoperations were focused on SGBV specifically, accounting for 45% of all references to WPS. Analysis of Women’s Rights references begins on pg 25 of the 2018 policy brief #UNSCR1325 bit.ly/WPSin2018

Spend some time this week: 1. Building and/or participating in coalitions for justice work and peace making 2. Affirming people in their purposes 3. Conditioning yourself to not allow others’ inhumanity to dictate your standards for communication and care 4. Practicing self-care

Today marks #InternationalHumanRightsDay! We are proud to launch our new AFC on The Right To Sexuality, featuring diverse voices of those sharing their stories and lived experiences as they speak out for the right to sexuality in all forms READ IT HERE 👇🏽 arrow.org.my/publication/th…

Your regular reminder that the Donald J. Trump Administration and GOP officials are suing to eliminate health care coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Dems, on the other hand, are fighting to protect care and to lower costs. #ForThePeople #WednesdayWisdom

The number of independent abortion clinics has been reduced by more than 32 percent over the past seven years, threatening access to the care that #IndiesProvide Abortion Care Network

Call for applicants: the WORTH Initiative is now open for applications until January 15th 2020 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Apply here: worthinitiative.org/apply/

Coal execs are using bankruptcy proceedings to abandon worker pensions. Yet they portray themselves as champions of coal miners when fighting climate regs. They treat workers as they treat the earth: something to extract value from, then discard. My latest inthesetimes.com/article/22202/…

The wonderful feminist scholar @Crimsoniyat wrote a piece onthe impact of toxic masculinities on Lebanon and uses the framework of consent to illustrate the oppressive nature of the current regime. It is a must read. My friends are too brilliant for words.jadaliyya.com/Details/40345

Greta Thunberg in a speech before the UN climate summit: "The real danger is when politicians and CEOs are making it look like real action is happening, when in fact almost nothing is being done, apart from clever accounting and creative PR." wired.trib.al/6zd9Gqa

Immigrants held in ICE jails received medical care so bad it resulted in 2 preventable surgeries, inc. an 8-yr-old who had to have part of his forehead removed, & contributed to 4 deaths, according to a complaint from a whistleblower. My investigation: buzzfeednews.com/article/hameda…

When healthcare providers are properly trained to address violence against women, they can make a big difference: not only to physical injuries, but also the mental, sexual and emotional hurt violence causes. Read and share this powerful resource: #EndVAW

There’s no time to waste! Go to healthcare.gov to sign up for a health plan before time is up! The deadline to enroll in a health plan for 2020 is this Sunday, DEC. 15! Call 1-800-965-7476 for assistance. #GetCovered #EnrollByDec15 #rwv #Maine

🚨 BREAKING: Women and Gender Groups Applaud Gender Action Plan at #COP25! See our full reaction to the adoption of the GAP, including areas of progress and work ahead ▶️ womengenderclimate.org/advances-for-g… ⬅️ #FeministsWantSystemChange #COP25Madrid #Cop25Madrid2019

In 2019, 9 states and DC expanded the scope of their sex education legislation to provide information on sexual consent, include LGBTQ students, and promote healthy and violence-free relationships. gu.tt/StatePolicyTre… #SexEdForAll

The House vote to dramatically lower the cost of prescription drugs for people across the country is a major step forward to address one of people’s chief health care concerns. The Senate should move quickly to follow their lead. bit.ly/2PGUwKj

They did everything right — and still hit the glass ceiling. vox.com/the-highlight/…

“If we’re trying to center the experiences of the most marginalized, then they also need to be at the forefront of research. We need to be working in tandem with them.” Dara D. Mendez, PhD, MPH says in New Pgh Courier piece on racial disparities in maternal mortality bit.ly/2LRFEHQ

Thank you António Guterres for your support of universal health coverage. Read the Secretary-General's full statement on why we need to keep up the momentum for #HealthForAll: bit.ly/2EddIdq #UHCDay

Many shitty tax-related things happened in Utah this week (including hiking a grocery tax 🤬), but this was one of the good things. TY Jennifer Weiss-Wolf & all who worked hard on this! newsweek.com/even-utah-endi…