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Why Language Matters!

Posted on 8 August, 2016 by Shweta Krishnan

“Violent.” “Sickening.” “Disgusting.” “Inhuman.” These are all words regularly used by prominent media sources to stigmatize and mislead on the reality of abortion. Such words are often used to smear and shame women who exercise the right to an abortion. … Continue reading →

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Highlighting Youth Projects in Sexual and Reproductive Health on International Youth Day

Posted on 12 August, 2015 by Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

Youth around the world today are tweeting, blogging, posting and using every means available to holler about issues that move them. As the United Nations calls for “Youth Civic Engagement”, we’re reminded once again of how essential the engagement and … Continue reading →

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World Theatre Day 2015

Posted on 27 March, 2015 by Garima Shrivastava

Historically, theatre has been an integral part of activism and this world theatre day we want to talk about a play that has been ground breaking in the history of the women’s movement- Almost two decades ago, Eve Ensler’s Vagina … Continue reading →

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Youth and Unsafe Abortion- Articles and Readings

Posted on 4 November, 2014 by Garima Shrivastava

ABORTION: NOT EASY, NOT SORRY  Nearly one in three American women will have an abortion by age 45. Why are we so afraid to talk about it—or to acknowledge that our lives would have been so much less than we … Continue reading →

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Infographic: Abortions in Pakistan

Posted on 14 June, 2014 by Asia Safe Abortion Partnership

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