GJC sends a mid-term report submission for the Universal Periodic Review of the United States of America. The report examines the restrictions that the US puts on foriegn aid regarding the provision of abortion services and the ways those restrictions violate international law.
Global Justice Center Blog
State Department Releases Flawed and Premature Review of the Global Gag Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2018
[NEW YORK] On Wednesday, the State Department released a six-month review on the impact of the Global Gag Rule (or as the White House calls it, the “Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance” policy.) This review is both limited in scope and extremely premature, as insufficient time has passed to assess the impact of the policy and draw conclusions.
January News Update: Thank You for Marching With Us
Thank you for marching with the Global Justice Center in honor of our fearless founder, Janet Benshoof. Janet fought her entire life to advance women's equality and we are grateful to you for honoring her with us and for carrying on her powerful legacy.
- You can see a slideshow of selected images from the march on GJC's Facebook page.
- You can also see the full album of pictures on our Flickr page.
Thank you again. It was wonderful to march alongside you and we hope to see you again soon!
FAQ: How US Abortion Restrictions on Foreign Assistance, including the Global Gag Rule, Violate Women Rights & Human Rights
On January 23, 2017, his second day in office, President Trump issued an executive order reinstating the Global Gag Rule (“GGR” or “Gag Rule,” now termed “Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance”), restricting US funding for organizations that provide abortion services as a method of family planning. The GGR joins a multitude of other restrictions on family planning and abortion imposed on US foreign assistance that permit the US government to dictate the care provided to women around the world. This FAQ explores commonly asked questions about these policies—what they are, what they mean, and their impact is—including on women’s and human rights.
January News Update: Join us Tomorrow at the Women's March!
Join GJC this weekend as we celebrate the incredible life of our founder, Janet Benshoof.
- This Saturday, GJC will be leading a delegation in Janet's honor at the Women's March in NYC. You can join us as we walk in Janet's footsteps. For more details and to RSVP click here.
- This Sunday, starting at 11 AM, you can watch a livestream here of the memorial service for Janet, featuring speakers from all aspects of her life.
- Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates.