‘She Decides’ Initiative Announces More Than $300M Raised For Women’s Reproductive, Sexual Health Programs In Developing Countries

Associated Press: Dutch fund for women’s sexual health tops $300 million
“The Dutch government says a campaign to raise funds for access to birth control, abortion, and women’s sexual health programs in developing nations has so far raised more than 260 million euros ($305 million)…” (7/28).

The Independent: International campaign raises more than $300m for women’s sexual health programs in developing countries
“…Lilianne Ploumen, the Dutch minister for foreign trade and development cooperation, started the ‘She Decides’ campaign … [which] was launched in January…” (Shugarman, 7/28).

NPR: Dutch-Led Fund Raises $300 Million To Replace U.S. Funding For Sexual Health
“…The fundraising effort began after President Trump reinstated the Mexico City policy. That’s a rule that says U.S. foreign aid cannot be sent to any organization that provides or ‘promotes’ abortion, which can include providing information about abortion…” (Domonoske, 7/28).

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