Marie Stopes

About Marie Stopes

Marie Stores International is a global non-governmental organization dedicated to delivering contraception and safe abortion services across 37 countries worldwide. Advocating for expanded access to abortion, the organization offers comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare, including consultations, vasectomies, and abortion services in regions where such care is legally permitted.

In 2015, Marie Stores International’s contraception programs reached an estimated 21 million women globally. The organization’s efforts that year prevented 6.3 million unintended pregnancies, 4 million unsafe abortions, and 18,100 maternal deaths.

Key services provided by the organization encompass family planning; safe abortion and post-abortion care; maternal and child health, including safe delivery and obstetric care; diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; and HIV/AIDS prevention.