Abortion rights defenders facing violence and stigmatization share powerful stories as part of Amnesty’s new podcast
People defending the right to abortion have revealed what it’s like to provide life-saving healthcare in the face of violence, repression, and stigma on Amnesty International’s second season of On the Side of Humanity podcast.
- Mission of the podcast: featuring stories from healthcare workers and activists defending the right to abortion
- Release date: International Safe Abortion Day on 28 September
- Accessible via all podcast apps
What challenges are abortion rights defenders facing?
Anti-abortion narratives and legislation pose risks to those seeking or providing abortions.
- Risks include stigmatization, intimidation, attacks, and unjust prosecutions
- Defenders are healthcare workers, activists, and providers distributing abortion-inducing pills
What stories are highlighted in the podcast?
Featured defenders share their challenges:
- Abuse and imprisonment faced by supporters of abortion rights
- Stories include Venezuelan teacher Vannesa Rosales helping a student access safe abortion after rape
Who are the featured defenders?
Podcast features defenders such as:
- Verónica Cruz Sánchez from Las Libres
- Midwife Sylvia Hamata from Namibia
- Professor Isabel Stabile from Malta
Why is the criminalization of abortion concerning?
About 35 million unsafe abortions occur yearly due to abortion criminalization.
States urged to protect the right to safe and legal abortion for all.
All defenders of abortion rights should be respected and supported.
Summary:
Amnesty International’s new podcast highlights the challenges faced by abortion rights defenders and the importance of protecting safe and legal abortion rights for all.
Source: www.amnesty.org