UNICEF Data Portal: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

This report from the Guttmacher Institute examines the need for, impact of, and cost of investing in sexual and reproductive health care services in 132 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Estimates for 2019 showed that reproductive health services fell short of needs in LMICs; over 200 million women of reproductive age have an unmet need for modern contraception, and as a result, 49% of pregnancies in LMICs are unintended. Of the 127 million women who…

This data interactive by the Center for Reproductive Rights shows the legal status of abortion in every country. The map colorfully shows data for 11 indicators and five categories of legality, ranging from severe restrictiveness—being prohibited altogether—to relative liberality, where abortion is possible upon request, often with gestational limits. Supplemental resources include a PDF version of the data represented in this data interactive, two fact sheets, and a brief about abortion laws worldwide. 

The Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), maintained and updated by the Human Rights Campaign, is a national benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities’ policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) patients and employees. The HEI was created over a decade ago in response to landmark survey data indicating LGBTQ individuals report experiencing discrimination from medical personnel due to their LGBTQ status. Such experiences included denial of care,…