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For more than 55 years, Guttmacher has been the leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide.

Map of the United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a navy blue bar at the top says, "Abortion policies in effect as of July 16, 2026."

Navy blue and violet text on a light grey background with line details reads, “A new policy proposed by the Trump administration would use federal funding as a weapon against abortion and contraception access, gender-affirming care, and health equity.” Below, highlighted in yellow, navy blue text attributes the quote to Jonathan Wittenberg, Guttmacher President and CEO.

White and yellow text on a navy-blue background says, “New data on contraceptive use & preferences: Millions of women in the United States use birth control, but do they use their preferred method?”

Navy blue text on a violet background says, "What does it mean to provide trans-inclusive care? Publicly supported clinics in the US can meet the needs of transgender patients by following practices that affirm gender identity." Below is a list of 6 clinical practices, including the use medical records reflecting gender identity, training staff and offering gender-inclusive educational materials.

In violet and black text on a white background, a definition of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization says, “The June 2022 US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the federal constitutional right to abortion. Dobbs cleared the way for states to pass total abortion bans and bans on abortion beginning early in gestation, accelerating the loss of abortion access in many states.” In the top right hand corner, a yellow circle with navy blue text says, "Repro Rights 101."

White and yellow text on a navy and violet background reads, "The Trump administration is harming people and wasting US taxpayer dollars. The administration has blocked $9.7 million in already paid-for, vital contraceptive supplies intended for women in low-income countries."

White and yellow text on a violet banner says, "Trans rights & reproductive rights are inextricably linked in the fight for bodily autonomy." Below is a map of the US with color coding to show that 26 states ban gender-affirming care for youth, and 13 of those states also have abortion bans.

White and yellow text on a violet gradient background says, "Countering 10 false narratives from anti-abortion policymakers & activists in the US. Above the text is a photo of two hands holding a tablet with a news article on screen.

Screenshot of four people on a Zoom call, including experts from Guttmacher and Ibis Reproductive Health and a staff member from the office of US Senator Markey.

Screenshot of four people on a Zoom call, including experts from Guttmacher and Ibis Reproductive Health and a staff member from the office of US Representative Clarke.

Screenshot of four people on a Zoom call, including experts from Guttmacher and Ibis Reproductive Health and a staff member from the office of US Senator Van Hollen.

In violet and black text, a definition of Griswold v. Connecticut says, “In 1965, this landmark US Supreme Court decision established the right of married couples to use contraceptives and prevented states from making this use illegal. Before this case, a Connecticut law from 1879 banned the use of any drug, medical device, or other instrument in furthering contraception.”

A white billboard on top of a building features navy blue text that says, “LGBTQ+ rights = reproductive rights = human rights.

Navy blue and white text on a blue background says, "Guttmacher Research Roundup: Our latest findings on reproductive health in the US." Below, four bullet points with violet and blue text summarize findings from recent Guttmacher studies.

Map of the United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a navy blue bar at the top says, "Abortion policies in effect as of May 29, 2026.”

White text on a purple background reads, "The research is clear: sex education supports..." Below is an illustration of person holding a chalkboard where the text continues and says, "1. healthier relationships, 2. better health outcomes, 3. safer communities. Plus parents support it, young people need it, and every community should have access to it." The hashtag #SexEdForAll appears in white text at the top of the image.

Map of the United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a navy blue bar at the top says, "Abortion policies in effect as of May 20, 2026.”

Four colorful bars in the center of the image feature white text that reads, "Teens deserve bodily autonomy." Green text at the bottom features the account handle for Youth Reproductive Equity (@youthrepro).

White and yellow text on a navy blue background reads, "On top of the lasting impact of Dobbs, the past several weeks have already caused real disruptions in care—keeping patients & providers at the mercy of judges." At the bottom, white and yellow text in a violet box reads, "As the case continues in lower courts, access to abortion care remains fragile across the US. But the science hasn’t changed: mifepristone is safe and effective, whether it is provided in person or via telehealth."

White and yellow text on a navy blue background provides an update on Louisiana v. FDA and reads “The US Supreme Court has ruled to allow telehealth, mailing and pharmacy provision of mifepristone to continue. What you need to know as the case continues in lower courts.”

Navy blue and white text on blue gradient background reads: “All mothers deserve access to high-quality sexual & reproductive health care.”

Two hands forming a heart shape around a pack of birth control pills on an orange background. The text reads: "Birth control is basic health care. And it should be easy to access. Free the pill." Text at the bottom says, #FreeThePill Day.

A map of the US highlighting states with bans on gender-affirming care (GAC) for youth. The headline reads: "26 states currently enforce bans on GAC for young people. 13 of these states also have total abortion bans. KFF is the source cited for data on GAC bans.

An infographic titled "New Research Findings" shows three pie charts showing that: 95% of Planned Parenthood clinics reported providing GAHT, 33% of clinics in states that allow young people to access GAC provided hormone therapy, and 14% of clinics in states that do not allow young people to access GAC provided hormone therapy.

On a navy blue background, white and yellow text reads: "Millions of people in the US receive free or reduced-cost contraceptive care at publicly supported clinics. Below are three key points about these clinics, including that they are uniquely suited for providing gender-affirming care.

On a navy blue background, white and yellow text reads: "New research & policy insights. Publicly supported clinics in the US provide critical reproductive health services, including gender-affirming care. Evidence shows what’s at stake as this care faces escalating political attacks."

A brown background features a photo of the White House with the text "End the #GlobalGagRules" at the center. Below, additional text reads, "Ensure U.S. foreign assistance reflects people's needs, not ideological politics."

White text on a navy blue background reads, “Safe Abortion Calculator - A New Tool for Safe Abortion Advocacy. Calculate the health and economic impacts of expanding access in low- or middle-income countries. Build the case for investment in safe abortion care.” Below, navy blue text on a white background reads, “The Safe Abortion Calculator is an interactive tool that estimates the impacts of changes in the proportion of abortions that are safely provided within the health system in low- and middle- income countries. It is designed for advocates, policymakers, researchers and anyone interested in better understanding the impacts of expanding access to safe abortion care.” Next to that text is a bar chart showing the change in estimated abortion care costs in low- and middle-income countries with different investment in safe abortion care. Near the bottom of the graphic, white text on a violet background reads, “Use the calculator at guttmacher.org”

Map of the United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a navy blue bar at the top says, “Abortion policies in effect as of April 27, 2026.”

White and yellow text on a navy blue background reads, "The Impact of Australia's SRHR Investments - In a time of global funding uncertainty, sustained investment is critical to protecting and expanding access to essential care." Logos for the SRHR consortium, IPPF, and Guttmacher are featured in the bottom right corner.

Map of the United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a navy blue bar at the top says, "Abortion policies in effect as of April 21, 2026."

White and yellow text on a blue background reads, "Environmental justice & reproductive justice are deeply connected." Below, blue text in a yellow box says, "Earth Day 2026" and a globe image appears in the bottom right corner.

Navy blue and violet text on a light grey background with line details reads, "Let us be clear: the politicization of health interventions is detrimental to population wellbeing; it threatens rights and puts lives at risk." Below, highlighted in yellow, navy blue text reads "Guttmacher statement at the 59th Session of the UN CPD; Floriane Borel, Senior Global Policy Associate."

White text on a black background features the title of an Advocate article co-authored by Guttmacher expert Kimya Forouzan and National LGBTQ Taskforce expert Meera Rajput and reads, "Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked." Below is a photo of people holding signs that say, "My body, my choice" and "Trans rights are human rights."

Black text on a white background features the title of an NPR 1A podcast episode hosted by Michelle Haven and reads, "The state of abortion access in 2026." Below is a photo of the US Supreme Court building.

An image divided into four color blocks of yellow and light gray features the phrase “Investing in sexual and reproductive health works” in four languages: Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish. A violet banner across the center reads “#WorldHealthDay."

Text on a violet background reads, "Follow Guttmacher at Women Deliver. Get the latest research updates and product launches happening at WD2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia." Logos for the Women Deliver conference and Guttmacher appear on the image.

Black text on a white background features the title of a HuffPo article by Alanna Vagianos and reads, "Republicans Introduce Absurd Bill To Stop 'Pollution' Of Drinking Water With Fetal Remains." Below is a photo of bill sponor Rep. Mary Miller and President Trump. Two additional slides feature excerpts from the article, including quotes by Guttmacher expert Anna Bernstein.

White text on violet gradient background reads, "Fertility tracking must be part of an evidence-driven vision of reproductive health care for all." Below is a photo of a fertility chart, pills and a thermometer.

Black text on a white background features the title of an NPR article by Selena Simmons-Duffin: "Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady." Below, a photo shows 3 bottles of mifepristone tablets against a blue background.

White and green text on a navy blue background reads, "Findings from our Monthly Abortion Provision Study: In 2025, there were 1,126,000 clinician-provided abortions in the United States."

On a navy blue background, text reads “Webinar — Adding It Up: What the Latest Data Mean for Policy, Funding and Advocacy. March 26, 8:30–10:00 AM EDT.” Headshots of the five panelists appear below the text, along with their names: Onikepe Owolabi, Elizabeth Sully, Chelsea Polis, Amos Mwale, and Aparajita Ramakrishnan.

Black text on a white background features the title of a Huff Post article by Alanna Vagianos: "Sen. Josh Hawley Again Cites Junk Science to Argue for Banning Abortion Pill." Below is a photo of Sen. Hawley speaking.

White text on a navy blue background reads "New Analysis - Weaponizing US Foreign Aid: Trump's New 2026 Global Gag Rule." In the background there is a faint image of a person's foot stepping on a depiction of the globe.

Black text on a white background features the title of a St. Louis Public Radio article by Sarah Fentem and reads, "Josh Hawley calls on Congress to ban abortion pill mifepristone." Below is a photo of 4 orange boxes of mifepristone tablets.

Navy blue and white text on a blue background says, "Guttmacher Research Roundup: Our latest findings on reproductive health in the US." Below, four bullet points with violet and blue text summarize findings from recent Guttmacher studies.

Map of the United States with color-coding to show how each state is categorized by abortion policies, ranging from most restrictive to most protective. White text on a navy blue bar at the top says, “Abortion policies in effect as of March 10, 2026.”

White and yellow text on a navy blue background says, "Brick-and-mortar clinics are critical to abortion access, but continue to decline across the United States." Below, 3 bullet points list data on the decline and its impact on abortion provision, including that 12 brick-and-mortar clinics in states without total bans stopped providing abortion care between March 2024 and December 2025 (a 2% decline).

White text at the top reads, "Celebrate Abortion Providers." Below is a collage of photos of abortion providers and patients surrounded by a sun, clouds, and colorful flowers.

Image description: Text on a pink background reads, "March 8th: Special Report, 'The evidence is clear: investments in sexual and reproductive health care save lives, reduce health system costs, boost women's empowerment and support sustainable development.' Read Floriane Borel's full interview on Focus2030.org." To the left of the text is a picture of Floriane Borel accompanied by her title, Senior Global Policy Associate at the Guttmacher Institute.

Navy blue text in a yellow box reads, “A new approach to measuring contraceptive need in the US.” Below, white text on a violet background says, “Health care systems should be designed to provide the care people need and want.”