The Center for the Economics of Reproductive Health
The Center for the Economics of Reproductive Health at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks to advance public understanding and awareness of the link between access to reproductive health care services for women and their long-term economic security and well-being. We conduct original research and policy analysis at the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, and reproductive health to improve economic outcomes, and educational and employment opportunities for all women.
Data in Danger: The Disappearing Infrastructure of Maternal Health Research
This brief is the sixth and final in IWPR’s series Birthing While Black: The Urgent Fight for Maternal Health Reform. It reviews the historical and current mechanisms for collecting and disseminating maternal health data, describes the flaws and complexities that have emerged in those [...]
New Study Shows Brain Drain In States With Abortion Bans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2025 Media Contacts: IWPR: Chandler Rollins 202-785-5100 Center for Reproductive Rights: center.press@reprorights.org NEW STUDY SHOWS BRAIN DRAIN IN STATES WITH ABORTION BANS A critical part of the workforce—young people who want to have families—are leaving states with abortion bans [...]
Connect for Success Initiative: Expanding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Supports for Community College Students
Connect for Success Initiative: Expanding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Supports for Community College Students About the Grantmaking Program The purpose of the Connect for Success grantmaking program is to engage with existing community college sexual and reproductive health programs [...]
