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Stop Censoring Abortion: The Fight for Reproductive Rights in the Digital Age

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With reproductive rights under fire across the U.S. and globally, access to accurate abortion information has never been more critical—especially online. 

That’s why reproductive health and rights organizations have turned to online platforms to share essential, sometimes life-saving, guidance and resources. Whether it’s how to access information about abortion medication, where to find clinics, or the latest updates on abortion laws, these online spaces have become a lifeline, particularly for those in regions where reproductive freedoms are under siege. But there’s a troubling trend making it harder for people to access vital abortion information: social media platforms are increasingly censoring or removing abortion-related content—often without clear justification or policy basis. 

A recent example surfaced last month when a number of Instagram posts by Aid Access, an online abortion services provider, were either blurred out or unable to load entirely. This sparked concerns in the press about how recent content moderation policy changes by Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, would affect the availability of reproductive health information. The result? Crucial healthcare information gets erased, free expression is stifled, and people are left in the dark about their rights and healthcare options.

This censorship is alarming, and we’re seeing it take place across popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, where abortion-related content is often flagged or removed under vague “community guideline” violations, despite the content being perfectly legal and factual. This lack of transparency leaves organizations, influencers, and individuals in the dark, fueling a wider culture of online censorship that jeopardizes public access to vital healthcare information.

#StopCensoringAbortion: An EFF and Repro Unc

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