As Canadians, we are proud to lead on abortion care and rights. This includes contraception, comprehensive sexuality education, maternal health, and human rights. Our global work on this front is Canadian values turned into action, and it makes a real difference.
In just one year, Canada’s commitment to global sexual and reproductive health and rights prevented 1.6 million unintended pregnancies, 478,000 unsafe abortions, and 2,100 maternal deaths. These aren’t just numbers. They represent millions of people who have the opportunity to make free and safe decisions about their health, their bodies, and their futures.
And the vast majority of Canadians say they want to keep investing in a healthier and safer world. That’s why Action Canada has launched a campaign to promote Canada’s leadership on sexual health and reproductive rights: togetherforhumanrights.ca
At a time when leaders are walking away from global sexual and reproductive health and rights, Canada has a chance to lead and standup for our values.
Progress doesn’t happen on its own. Progress takes people. Together, if we make our voices heard, we have the power to decide how we want Canada to show up