URGENT: Make Abortions Legal in PH

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Philippines Learns from the World! How abortion rights could be protected?

Headline: My Body, My Choice checklist: Philippine Edition

Description:

With one of the world's most restrictive abortion laws, the Philippines faces significant human rights challenges. But there's hope, inspired by reforms in New Zealand, Mexico, and France.

The Gritty Details:
In 2023, the Philippine Senate threatened the Commission on Human Rights with a zero peso budget if it didn't back down on decriminalizing abortion. The opposition? Male senators, heavily influenced by the Roman Catholic Church. The result? Over 1,000 women died in 2008 due to abortion bans, with 90,000 suffering complications.

Lessons from the World:

• New Zealand: Decriminalized abortion in 2020, treating it as a health issue.

• Mexico: The Supreme Court declared abortion criminalization unconstitutional in 2021.

• France: Enshrined abortion rights in its constitution in 2024.

The Game Plan:

1. Grassroots Campaigns: Promote abortion rights as human rights.

2. Elect Pro-Choice Candidates: Shift the legislative landscape.

3. Judicial Interventions: Use the courts to challenge unconstitutional restrictions.

Final Takeaway:
The fight for abortion rights in the Philippines is an uphill battle, but with lessons from New Zealand, Mexico, and France, there's a clear path forward.