Several states in America have made it illegal to have an abortion following the reversal of the Supreme Court decision.
The devastating ruling is already having a severe impact on women and trans and non-binary people who can become pregnant across the U.S. The ruling was declared a public health emergency by legal and human rights groups. The loss of bodily autonomy has resulted in protests and outrage across the country.
The Supreme Court's decision has been watched by many people outside of America.
There are differing abortion rights across the globe. The lives of 90 million women have been affected by the prohibition of abortion in 24 countries, according to the center for reproductive rights. 41 percent of women of reproductive age live in countries that don't allow abortions. Abortions are only done to save a person's life.
Women living in countries that allow abortion on broad social or economic grounds are more likely to reside in countries where abortion is available upon request. France, Spain, Canada, Australia, Argentina, and Colombia are included.
According to the CRR, "monumental gains" have been made when it comes to abortion rights around the world. Over the past year, nearly 50 countries have liberalized their abortion laws.
The human right to an abortion is not protected by the constitution in the US. According to a report released by the British Medicine Journal, the impact on the U.S. will be most acutely felt in the rest of the world. The study states that the reversal of the abortion law can have a rippling affect on public health issues around the world.
Many people living outside the U.S. have come together in support of reproductive rights. The UK and Australia have seen protests against the ruling.
There could be a sense of wanting to do more for those who are looking at the wall. There are ways to support reproductive rights both at home and abroad.
There's a lot of information about the ruling that just happened. It's a good idea to educate yourself and read about the decision.
The Supreme Court can be overturned. The ruling has been explained by our reporters.
There is an explainer on how privacy will be affected by the decision of the Supreme Court. The impact this decision will have on mental health is analyzed. The interactive maps show how abortion rights will be affected by state, as well as how crisis pregnancy centers attempt to prevent women from getting abortions.
It is possible to make a difference if you donate to abortion funds and reproductive networks. Chase DiBenedetto has put together a list of various groups. The Black feminist leadership fund is made up of 10 different reproductive justice organizations.
Activists have been preparing for the possible overturn of Wade.
A wide range of digital resources, including activism guides, sample legislation, and a list of practical support organizations are included in the Post-Roe Handbook. There is a guide to finding support networks in your area from the National Network of abortion access funds.
There are documents and resources online that can be used to refer to funds and networks.
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There are also options for American states and regions. You can make a donation to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund in the West and Pacific Northwest. You can make a donation to Fund Texas Choice, Yellowhammer Fund, or Access Reproductive Care Southeast in the South. DC Abortion Fund and Abortion Liberation Fund Pennsylvania can be found in the east. Refer here for the complete list.
It is possible to support reproductive justice accounts by donating. The Abortion Care Network, Sister Song, and URGE are some of the organizations that are included in this list.
The Guttmacher Institute and the Center for Reproductive Rights are valuable resources. There is a lot of information on these platforms.
Stay up to date on reproductive justice conversations. Credit: Vicky Leta / Mashable
There are many protests planned in the U.S. but there are other ways to participate.
It's possible to look up events on social media. It is possible to find protests by searching for #roevwade or relevant phrases on platforms such as Facebook, so be careful.
You can check events by your location on Eventbrite.
Protest tonight at American Embassy in london re roe v wade
— Andy Hollidge (@AndyHollidge3) June 24, 2022
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Organising a protest is an option if you can't find a protest in your area. Building a team of like-minded friends and community members is one of the things the Activist Handbook explains how to do. It's important to decide who you want to reach and who you don't. You can get the word out through social media and word-of-mouth. Ensuring everyone's wellbeing is prioritised is one of the most important things to do.
Working with reproductive justice networks at home is a powerful way to raise reproductive rights.
The BritishPregnancy Advisory Service has supported reproductive help in the UK for decades. People are encouraged to get involved by volunteering, donating, and reading their resources. Following the Supreme Court's decision, the organisation said they are preparing for an increase in anti-choice protests outside their clinics and an assault on UK abortion law. Supporting abortion rights locally is as important as it gets at this time.
There are online groups in Australia like Reproductive Justice Australia.
The European Network is one of the six regional networks. They work in more than one location, with offices in more than one country.
The CRR launched the South Asia reproductive justice and accountability initiative to advance and protect reproductive rights. There is a coalition of organizations in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and more. The Asia Pacific Alliance is a network of national, regional and global organizations that advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Sharing on social media can be beneficial. It's important to use your personal networks to spread awareness because of the impact it can have. It's important to ask yourself why you're posting, contextualise your post, and be open to receiving responses.
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