Why a woman’s right to choose still needs to be campaigned for
A Feminist Lens podcast interview with Abortion Rights Chair Kerry Abel.
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Decriminalise Abortion Now
Decriminalisation doesn’t mean deregulation of abortion. There are many medical guidelines which doctors have to follow to carry out safe and legal abortions, but when gate-keeping access to abortion comes from Victorian legislation, it’s time to update it.
Abortion campaigners need our solidarity in the face of backlash
A round up some of the key struggles and protests for abortion rights around the world.
Our Bodies – Our Choice – Our Decisions – online event 4 March 5pm
A Webinar discussion on women’s rights to choose, following the recent ban on abortion introduced in Poland compared to the successful struggles of women in Ireland and Argentina.
Polish government acts to ban abortion despite overwhelming public opposition and protests
Despite demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people, Poland has now introduced an almost complete ban on abortion. The population is broadly pro-choice – 69% of Polish people support the Women’s Strike – an organisation that campaigns in defence of abortion rights. The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have been intent on banning even the limited abortion rights Poland previously had.
Abortion at home – the case for improving abortion access has been made
The home use of the early medical abortion pills during the pandemic has been better and safer for women, it has levelled the playing field and made the NHS more efficient. It should continue.