SAAF’s interviews with grantee partner Tamtang Group in Thailand have been featured in Ms Magazine. Personal accounts with five staff members/volunteers are shared to show the progress which has been made regarding access to safe abortion in Thailand.
Abortion in Thailand has long been stigmatized and restricted by law. But the country has made significant strides in recent years: In January 2021, Thailand decriminalized the termination of pregnancy during first 12 weeks, and in October 2022, the country extended the law, legalizing abortions up to the 20th week of pregnancy.
This remarkable change was a result of advocacy efforts led by a queer feminist organization, Tamtang, which champions access to safe abortion and provides practical support through a chat line.
The organization’s work exemplifies the powerful intersection between LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights, highlighting the shared struggle for bodily autonomy and social justice.
The work of Tamtang and its co-founders is a beacon of hope and a call to action for all who believe in the fundamental right to choose.