The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has recognised care (including access to sexual and reproductive health services) as a human right.
South Africa confirms pharmacists cannot block access to abortion medication
SAAF grantee partner has successfully appealed for pharmacists to provide abortion medication without prejudice.
Global Gag Rule impacts African abortion activists
SAAF grantee partner KELIN in Kenya reports a loss of funding due to their support for the right to safe abortion.
SAAF comments on the impact of the Global Gag Rule
“Abortion stigma will increase” stated Women’s Action Group in Zimbabwe, in response to a survey being conducted by the Safe Abortion Action Fund.
Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws
Abortion is highly restricted in Uganda. Both the women who seek it out and the doctors who provide it can face criminal prosecution.
Changes to the abortion law in Indonesia
In Indonesia, abortion is legally restricted and only permitted in specific circumstances.
Feminist networks supporting abortion access across Latin America
SAAF grantee partner Las Comadres supports a regional network of abortion accompaniment groups in Latin America and the Carribean.
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‘Abortion is my right’ website launched in Turkey
SAAF grantee partner Women for Women’s Human Rights launches new abortion information source in Turkey.
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Zimbabwe introduces new Comprehensive Abortion Guidelines
“These guidelines will go a long way in saving many women and girls’ lives in Zimbabwe through comprehensive abortion care.”