With reproductive rights under fire across the U.S. and globally, access to accurate abortion information has never been more critical—especially online. That’s why reproductive health and right...
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Discussion Points
- The impact of social media censorship on access to abortion information and the importance of transparency in moderation practices.
- The role of tech companies in silencing critical conversations about reproductive rights and the need for accountability.
- The consequences of online censorship on public health and the need for a nuanced approach to regulating online content.
Summary
Reproductive health and rights organizations are turning to online platforms to share essential information, but social media platforms are increasingly censoring oemoving abortion-related content without clear justification. This is fueling a culture of online censorship that jeopardizes public access to vital healthcare information.
Organizations like EFF and Repro Uncensored are taking action to hold tech companies accountable for theiole in silencing critical conversations about reproductive rights. It's essential to demand greater transparency in moderation practices and ensure that social media platforms stop restricting access to critical reproductive health information.
Public health is at stake.