Maghweb’s Fight for Abortion Access in Italy
Italy was among the first European countries to legalize abortion in 1978, following decades of feminist struggle to affirm the right of women and people to make decisions about their…
Abortion in Tunisia: An Unfinished Struggle
Tunisia is the only country in North Africa where abortion on demand has been legal since 1973 — a progressive milestone that sets it apart in the region. Yet, as…
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Displacement, Unsafe Abortion and Healthcare collapse amid Israeli operations
Between March and May 2024, the Gaza Strip has faced severe challenges due to significant displacement caused by fears of an Israeli operation in Rafah. The mass movement of Palestinians…
Abortion in Iraq: Challenges and New Horizons
Abortion in Iraq is legally permitted only when the health of the pregnant person is at risk, according to Article 417 of the amended Iraqi Penal Code No. 111 of…
Abortion is a right: Launch of new abortion website in Turkey
In an important development for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Turkey, a new website has been launched to support abortion rights and combat the denial of care faced…
Interview with the Sex Talk Arabic
The Sex Talk Arabic is a ground-breaking and award-winning intersectional feminist platform tackling issues of sexual violence in Arabic-speaking societies. We sat with Fatma Ibrahim from the Sex Talk Arabic…
Malta’s abortion reform: A step forward, but short?
Malta has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, and this is still the case after the recent law reform. Malta has long been among the few countries…
Beyond safety: WHO Abortion care guideline
On 8 March 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a new guideline for abortion. The guideline brings together the latest evidence, best practices and recommendations to around abortion care….
Empowering Choice in the Mediterranean
Introducing the Movement for Abortion Rights and Access (MARA) We are thrilled to introduce our groundbreaking movement dedicated to abortion advocacy, rights and access in the Mediterranean, which we launched…
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