Our Mission
The International Network for the Reduction of Abortion Discrimination and Stigma (inroads) builds cross-movement collective power, provides flexible resources, and strengthens movements across the global abortion justice ecosystem to build a world where everyone is free and able to access their inherent right to stigma-free abortion care.
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ABORTION JUSTICE MOVEMENT LEADERS IN OUR NETWORK
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COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD
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OF OUR COMMUNITY AND TEAM ROOTED IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
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(USD) TO SUPPORT STIGMA-BUSTING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AROUDN THE WORLD
Our work
Community Resourcing
Through a participatory and community-centric grantmaking model, we provide flexible funding that supports local, regional, and global abortion stigma busting work and the reproductive justice movement.
Solidarity and Power Building
We co-create and support community spaces for healing, mutual learning, reflection, joy, and accompaniment across territories, topics, and fields to leverage collaboration, and build solidarity and collective power.
Amplifying
We amplify the dreams, visions, efforts, leadership, and voices of our abortion stigma busting community to raise awareness, increase accessibility, and ensure their participation in strategic spaces and processes.
Shifting Power and Narratives
We actively lead and support efforts that challenge hierarchical power and advocate for more and better resources for abortion stigma busting work and the reproductive justice movement.
Building Collective Power
Supporting the movement leaders and collectives driving stigma-busting change in abortion narratives, practices, and policies across the world.
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HAD IMPROVED CAPACITY TO DISMANTLE ABORTION STIGMA
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FELT BETTER CONNECTED TO THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT
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OBTAINED CONNECTIONS AND RESOURCES THAT INFLUENCED THEIR WORK
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FELT INCREASED COMFORT TO DISCUSS THEIR ABORTION WORK
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FOUND COMMUNITY CARE AND SOLIDARITY TO NURTURE THEIR EFFORTS
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INCREASED ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR IMPACT
In their own words
Media & Events
Virtual event 💚 Our Stories, Our Power: Exploring Community Values Around Abortion
Join us for a powerful gathering of storytelling, co-creation, and collective strategy as we celebrate the release of our new community workbook to tackle abortion stigma. inroads and the Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU) invite you to this community space marking the launch of Our Stories, Our Power: Exploring Community Values Around Abortion – […]
Updates & News
Applications Open! Feminist Co-Creation for Abortion Justice Fellowship
The Feminist Co-Creation for Abortion Justice Fellowship: Dismantling the Roots of Oppression and Abortion Stigma is open for applications now! Updated deadline: October 19. We invite applications from inroads members who are passionate about:📝 Narrative strategies🎨 Liberatory learning💜 Feminist values of accessibility & education design Especially for those who are eager to share tools, wisdom, […]
2024 Report: Tapestry of Resistance for Abortion Justice
Dear inroads community, 2024 asked us to weave with courage. Threads of funding thinned, right-wing forces tightened their grip, and spaces grew more hostile. Yet together, we created a tapestry of resistance and care for abortion justice around the world. We invite you to explore the journey illustrated in our 2024 report here. Excerpt from […]
Research & tools
Keeping Each Other Safe Online: A Digital Guide for Abortion Justice Activists
In the face of escalating attacks on reproductive justice and increasing digital surveillance, abortion justice activists and seekers must take proactive steps to safeguard their online presence. Digital platforms play a vital role in activism and information-sharing, but they also expose users to risks such as doxxing, surveillance, misinformation, and censorship. This guide outlines essential […]
Supporting vital abortion justice work across the world!
Funding is key to nurture the resistance, creativity, and sustainability of the people powering the Reproductive Justice movement. Currently, less than 2% of traditional philanthropic funding goes to feminist and gender justice causes, and within that group, only a few cents go to abortion justice efforts.
At this critical moment in history, when we face oppressive stigma-driven efforts pushing for criminalization and restriction of abortions and bodily autonomy worldwide, we believe in strengthening our collective commitment to nurturing and funding vital abortion justice work. Join us!