Can having an abortion have consequences on my mental health?
Did you know that there is actually no evidence that induced abortion affects your mental health? On the contrary, stigma, social prejudice and lack of access to abortion have been found to be factors that can trigger emotional distress in some people who terminate their pregnancies.
The importance of having safe and reliable information to decide whether or not to have an abortion
In the context of September 28th, Global Day of Action for Safe and Free Abortion, Latin America presents a diverse framework in the advance towards the defense of the right to decide. We observe in Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Uruguay more progressive laws that facilitate access to abortion and reflect the commitment to reproductive rights; as well as important initiatives in Chile and Ecuador, which seek the eradication of abortion from their penal codes. On a par with countries such as El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, which maintain a position that criminalizes abortion in all circumstances.
Technological innovation, a new avenue for access to safe abortion
At Ipas Latin America and the Caribbean (Ipas LAC), we believe that new and effective ways of accessing sexual and reproductive rights can be developed through the use of technology, which is why we created the area of Technological Innovation in Safe Abortion...
Organizations launch Chabot on sexual violence and safe abortion for migrants
– This new platform offers automated conversations on four main topics: migrants in Mexico, sexual violence, safe abortion, and institutions and organizations that offer support. – The creators are a team of 14 institutions and organizations with expertise...
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