GDC-South Africa

Global Doctors for Choice proudly congratulates GDC/South Africa’s Co-Lead Doctor, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, on her appointment to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right of Everyone to the Enjoyment of the Highest Attainable Standard of Physical and Mental Health. Read more about Dr.  Read More

GDC-Brazil: Maintenance of Family Planning during COVID-19 Pandemic

The Global Doctors for Choice – Brazil (Rede Médica pelo Direito de Decidir) team has released a new position statement regarding concern over the potential loss of family planning services during the COVID-19 pandemic and providing a series of recommendations to protect these essential services.  Read More

GDC-Colombia: Abortion is a Fundamental Right, including during Pandemics

The Global Doctors for Choice – Colombia (Grupo Médico por el Derecho a Decidir) team released a statement reasserting that voluntary pregnancy termination is a fundamental right, even in pandemics like COVID-19. The team also declared their support for access to remote abortion services in Colombia as both safe and necessary.  Read More

GDC-Brazil: Maintenance of Legal Abortion Services in Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Global Doctors for Choice – Brazil (Rede Médica pelo Direito de Decidir) team released a statement regarding the suspension of legal abortion services in Brazil in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The statement reiterates that abortion is essential health care and provides a series of recommendations for their Ministry of Health to restore and improve access to services.  Read More

Advocating for access to safe reproductive health care for all.