“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.”
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Abortion decriminalized across Mexico
Mexico’s Supreme Court has deemed the criminalisation of abortion to be ‘unconstitutional’ and removed penalties.
SAAF calls for evidence-based pregnancy support
SAAF joins calls to ensure that pregnancy support services offer accurate and unbiased information on abortion.
The cost of legalising abortion in Haiti
SAAF grantee partner Nègès Mawon supports women to receive reproductive health support in Haiti.