Many countries introduced progressive laws and policies around abortion in 2022 – we give some examples to celebrate.
Feminist victory in Brazil
A bill to further restrict abortion rights in Brazil has been removed from the agenda thanks to feminist advocacy.
SAAF welcomes new board member
SAAF welcomes Marevic (Bing) Parcon to our board. Marevic is the Director of SAAF grantee partner organisation WGNRR.
Indonesia’s new Criminal Code strengthens abortion provisions but threatens democracy and human rights
Indonesia recently introduced a new Criminal Code which restricts promotion of contraception and criminalises sex outside of marriage.
Abortion, sex and pleasure
SAAF has endorsed the Pleasure Principles as we believe it’s crucial to think about sex, and pleasure, when it comes to abortion.
Women’s Groups Fight for Better Access to Abortion in Thailand
SAAF grantee partner Tamtang works to ensure every person who needs an abortion in Thailand can access the care they need.
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Safe abortion is legal – but still inaccessible – for young people in India
The YP Foundation carried out an audit of abortion services in India and found that young people are still not receiving the high-quality, unbiased care they deserve.
In Morocco, feminist activists demonstrate for the right to abortion
New SAAF grantee partner ADFM-Rabat is quoted in Le Monde calling for the decriminalisation of abortion in Morocco. Fouzia from …
International Safe Abortion Day
On International Safe Abortion Day we are pleased to announce new grantee partners who will be working to improve access to abortion.