With your support, in 2018 Marie Stopes International was able to serve almost 10 million people worldwide. Over 30.2 million women worldwide are using a contraceptive provided by us. This …
Policy watch: which party is promising the most for women and girls in our region
We know that policy can have a big impact on the lives of women around the world. Trump’s latest cuts to US foreign aid are having a devastating effect on …
Why contraception matters in climate change planning
There’s a clear link between family planning, contraception and climate change vulnerability. Marie Stopes International has joined our partners in the global sexual and reproductive health and rights community to call for …
A surplus-at-all-costs budget
This year’s federal budget has returned a surplus at the expense of our region’s most vulnerable people. The Government’s foreign aid budget is the least generous it has ever been, …
Latest interpretation of Trump’s Global Gag Rule puts women’s lives at risk
The Trump Administration has announced a new interpretation of the Global Gag Rule on abortion – officially called the Mexico City Policy – risking the lives of millions of women …
Addressing and Responding to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
At Marie Stopes International Australia, we recognise that all forms of violence against women and girls are barriers to gender equality and constitute a violation of their fundamental rights and …
End of Financial Year Giving
With the end of financial year approaching, do you ever wonder what your donation actually means? The donations we received in the last calendar year have contributed to our some of our …
Press Release: Foreign Aid Budget 2018
While $35 billion dollars of additional revenue will help fund tax cuts and infrastructure investment in the next three years, Australia’s commitment to those less fortunate in the region is …
Climate Change: A Practical Solution
At Marie Stopes International Australia, we’ve been exploring the relationship between climate change and sexual and reproductive health. Inspired by Project Drawdown, we recognise that family planning and education for women …
Mexico City Policy: One Year On
Reinstated on 23 January 2017, the Mexico City Policy (also known as the Global Gag Rule) is a US Executive Order that prohibits any international organisation from receiving US Government …