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.
In response to this growing issue, EFF has partnered with the Repro Uncensored coalition to call attention to instances of reproductive health and abortion content being removed or suppressed by social media platforms.
We are collecting stories from individuals and organizations who have faced censorship on these platforms to expose the true scale of the issue. Our goal is to demand greater transparency in tech companies' moderation practices and ensure that their actions do not silence critical conversations about reproductive rights.
We are not simply raising awareness—we are taking action to hold tech companies accountable for their role in censoring free speech around reproductive health.
Not everyone has experienced censorship, but that doesn’t mean you can’t contribute to the cause. You can still help by spreading the word.
Together, we can amplify the message that information about reproductive health and rights should never be silenced—whether in the real world or online.
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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.
In response to this growing issue, EFF has partnered with the Repro Uncensored coalition to call attention to instances of reproductive health and abortion content being removed or suppressed by social media platforms.
We are collecting stories from individuals and organizations who have faced censorship on these platforms to expose the true scale of the issue. Our goal is to demand greater transparency in tech companies' moderation practices and ensure that their actions do not silence critical conversations about reproductive rights.
We are not simply raising awareness—we are taking action to hold tech companies accountable for their role in censoring free speech around reproductive health.
Not everyone has experienced censorship, but that doesn’t mean you can’t contribute to the cause. You can still help by spreading the word.
Together, we can amplify the message that information about reproductive health and rights should never be silenced—whether in the real world or online.
To make things more infuriating, Meta was found "unable" to stop or censor hate speech in many opportunities..
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