By the safe2choose counseling team “Stigma feeds silence, and silence feeds myths. Myths that misinform, mislead, and further stigmatize. It’s a vicious and harmful circle that we need to break” [1]. Anyone seeking safe abortion counseling and information about medical and surgical abortion can access these services free of charge on safe2choose.org. Our team of…
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For safe2choose, in collaboration with Find My Method In collaboration with our sister platform, Find My Method, in the next few months, we will be posting pieces that speak to the intersectionality between abortion and contraceptives. We hope to contextualise access to contraceptives as they pertain to abortion rights, in a bid to highlight the…
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Do We Need Abortion Laws? Do we need abortion laws? A controversial question, yes, so before asking us that, we should go back to basics and answer the following: what is abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy for different reasons. It is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies worldwide end in…
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“ANYONE WHO DECIDES TO TERMINATE A PREGNANCY DESERVES THE SAME CARE AS ANYONE WHO DECIDES AND WISHES TO GIVE BIRTH.” [1] By the safe2choose counseling team Anyone seeking safe abortion counseling and information about how to take care of themselves after an in-clinic abortion – such as a Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) – can access…
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Unintended pregnancies are common in Nigeria and a significant number end up in induced abortions. Many women opt for quick, secretive, and mostly, unsafe methods to induce abortion. The Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Nigeria estimates that about 20,000 Nigerian women die from unsafe abortions each year. In 2012, the Guttmacher Institute estimated that…
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safe2choose is about safe choices, but it’s also about the most appropriate safe method that fits each woman’s individual needs and wishes. This means being able to offer its global users a wide range of safe options for their abortions. Some might prefer using the medical abortion pills in the intimacy of their home, while…
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by Hesperian and safe2choose The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all aspects of our lives and limited our access to health care globally. This has been especially harmful for women and girls seeking safe abortions. Lockdown measures prevent women from leaving their homes to access the safe abortion information and services essential to their health. Restrictive…
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By the safe2choose team Abortion at home — also known as medication abortion, medical abortion, or self-managed abortion — is getting more and more popular among women who desire to end their pregnancy. The procedure is non-invasive, doesn’t require surgery, and can be carried out wherever they feel comfortable and safe. To throw some light…
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By safe2choose counseling team. Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, healthcare and reproductive service providers around the world are fighting to maintain abortion as an essential healthcare service and making sure that access to abortion services and information is not compromised. At safe2choose, we continue to provide accurate information about safe abortion via email and live…
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By safe2choose team Women and girls seeking safe abortion counseling and information during COVID19 can access these services free of charge from safe2choose. Following the coronavirus disease (COVID19) outbreak, countries have taken several steps to ensure the safety of their citizens. As these measures take effect, it is important that access to abortion services and…
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