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Jan 28, 2021
Joe Biden Repeals Donald Trumpâs Anti-Abortion Global Gag Rule
The president also directed the Department of Health and Human Services to consider repealing certain regulations under the family planning program Title X.
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The global gag rule destroyed entire health systems, one reproductive health advocate said. President Joe Biden has revoked the rule.
President Joe Biden issued a presidential memorandum repealing the global gag rule on Thursday, a step in reversing anti-abortion policies implemented by former President Donald Trump that put womenâs lives at risk around the world.Â
âWomen should have access to the healthcare they need. For too many women today, both at home and abroad, that is not possible. Undue restrictions on the use of Federal funds have made it harder for women to obtain necessary healthcare,â the memorandum reads. âThe Federal Government must take action to ensure that w
Abhina Aher (Trustee member of the committee)
An external candidate, Abhina Aher has been Associate Director for Gender, Sexuality and Rights at the India HIV/AIDS Alliance since 2010. She has been a global activist on LGBTI issues for the last 24 years and has worked with organisations such as The Humsafar Trust (Mumbai), Family Health International (FHI), and the Johns Hopkins University Centre for Communication Programme (CCP). Amongst the skills required for the Board of Trustees, Abhina can point to knowledge of safeguarding; programme delivery experience; and peer-to-peer service delivery. She is from South Asia, currently located in India.
Dr Josephine Obel (Trustee member of the committee and currently on leave of absence )