'A Win for Reproductive Freedom': Rights Advocates Applaud After Biden Rescinds Global Gag Rule

Reproductive rights advocates praised U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday after he rescinded the global gag rule, which blocks foreign organizations that provide information, referrals, or services for abortion, or advocate for decriminalization or expanding access, from receiving federal government funding. Initially implemented by former President Ronald Reagan as the Mexico City policy, the anti-choice rule was reinstated and expanded by former President Donald Trump.

'I'm hoping this will allow many clinics to reopen across Africa and save thousands of women's lives.' Stateside, advocates similarly applauded the president's action while also emphasizing there is still much work to be done to safeguard and increase reproductive freedom.

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