Author Archives: Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

About Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

The Asia Safe Abortion Partnership is a regional network that promotes and advances women's reproductive and sexual rights across Asia. We are a prochoice network that works for women's right to safe abortion across the region.

We’ve moved to a new site.

Posted on 27 March, 2020 by Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

Thank you for visiting The ASAP Blog. We have now moved to a different blog site, so you can check out our latest blogs and pro choice discussions here We’re also on SoundCloud now, where you can listen to our … Continue reading →

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The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Posted on 30 January, 2020 by Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

Many of us greeted the news with cautious optimism when we heard that yesterday the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister had approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Bill … Continue reading →

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How parents explain induced abortion to kids in China

Posted on 29 August, 2019 by Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

My name is Jiawei Hu. I am a teacher of net sexuality education for children and the founder of a social enterprise specializing in child sexuality education. In addition to giving sexuality education classes to these children, I often give … Continue reading →

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SEX—danger or pleasure?

Posted on 12 February, 2019 by Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

When healthcare providers speak of sex, it is usually in the context of danger, pathology, disease, unwanted pregnancies and such very clinical concerns. While that is undoubtedly very important, they also need to learn how to speak to their patients … Continue reading →

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The Youth Assembly at the United Nations

Posted on 22 August, 2018 by Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

– By Neelam Punjani, Youth Champion Pakistan I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in the 20th session of the Youth Assembly at the United Nations as a Youth Delegate. It was a truly transformative experience. … Continue reading →

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