In short: Olivia Rodrigo has announced a new initiative raising money for reproductive rights and has partnered with the National Network of Abortion Funds for the US-leg of her world tour.NNAF has welcomed the move, saying supporting abortion funds "has never been more critical".What's next? The Grammy winner is touring Texas, a key battle ground for abortion rights. NNAF partners will be on the ground at her concerts sharing information on the issue.

As she prepared to take the stage in California for her Guts World Tour, Olivia Rodrigo paused for a moment to share some news with her followers on social media. 

The 21-year-old three-time Grammy award winner said she has set up a new charity called Fund 4 Good, aimed at supporting reproductive rights.

"The Fund 4 Good works to support all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom," Rodrigo said, in a video posted to TikTok.

"The fund will directly support community-based non-profits such as things like girls' education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence.

"A portion of all of the proceeds from ticket sales from the Guts World Tour will go to the Fund 4 Good, which I'm very excited about.

 "And for the North American leg of the Guts World Tour, I'll be partnering with the National Network of Abortion Funds [NNAF] to help those impacted by health care barriers and getting the reproductive care they deserve."

Rodrigo wrapped up the video by saying thanks to her fans — referred to as Livies.

"Thank you so much for supporting this cause that I care so deeply about," she said.

"I can't wait to see you all on tour."

A history of activism It isn't the first time Rodrigo has spoken up on abortion.(Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Rodrigo is currently in Texas — a central battleground when it comes to abortion rights in the United States.

The pop star, whose hits include Drivers License, Vampire and Can't Catch Me Now from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, has previously spoken out about reproductive rights.

Rodrigo notably took a stand against the US Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe versus Wade when in 2022 she dedicated a duet of Lily Allen's F*** You to the US Supreme Court justices behind the decision when she performed alongside Allen in Glastonbury.

"I'm devastated and terrified that so many women and so many girls are going to die because of this," she said at the time.

More recently, an Alabama Supreme Court ruling over frozen embryos has prompted questions about whether IVF could become the next battleground in America over reproductive rights.

The reaction

NNAF executive director Oriaku Njoku said the funds would provide direct assistance to people seeking abortions across America.

NNAF had 100 member organisations who would share in the funding, with local groups on the ground at the Guts tour "sharing information about legislation currently affecting local communities, how abortion funds work, how to get support for accessing abortions, and how to support abortion access for all", she said.

The NNAF said abortion was now banned or restricted in more than 21 states across America, meaning people had to travel longer distances to access procedures "causing physical, psychological, and financial harm".

Rodrigo is not the only star to support the cause.

Singer Demi Lovato announced a new single Swine in June last year and with it said she would be making a $US5,000 donation to NNAF, plus a proceed of sales.

Lizzo pledged $US500,000 from her 2022 tour to abortion access when Roe v Wade was overturned, a figure she said was matched by Live Nation.