Category Archives: Youth

Women don’t need an instruction manual on how to behave in society. We have it memorized.

Posted on 10 December, 2019 by Guest Blogger

We were given that manual when we were mere children, not old enough or even mature enough to understand the sexual nuances of a simple touch. The concern that people have for women’s safety in this country is justifiable, and … Continue reading →

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Awareness: The only approach to abort stigma

Posted on 23 October, 2019 by SUWEETA

When the removal of a foetus can save the life of an adult, therefore avoiding mishaps of sacrificing two lives at a time, termination of pregnancies should gain its approval.  In Malaysia, abortion is permissible when a pregnancy may pose … Continue reading →

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Autonomy and Abortion Access

Posted on 3 October, 2019 by Suchitra Dalvie

  We need more girls to be born they say. We need to stop the ‘gendercide’ that is taking place across the world, they say. For social justice. For women’s rights. For human rights. While this is a compelling argument … Continue reading →

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Abortion should be a women’s right other than a contraceptive method or a population control tool!

Posted on 11 July, 2019 by Yu Yang

Talking about Population Policies and its impact on abortion rights in China -Yu Yang, Youth Champion   As a Chinese youth champion of ASAP, people once asked me: since abortion was already legalized a long time ago in your country, … 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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