News of abortions

‘We are responding to a reality’ – president makes case for abortion reform

21-11-2020 09:44 President Alberto Fernández’s complete message to the nation.

Activists revive struggle for 'urgent' legalisation of abortion in Argentina

31-10-2020 09:15 Campaigners for the legalisation of abortion call on supporters to paint Argentina green; President Alberto Fernández says bill is on the way.

100 DAYS OF QUARANTINE

Socorristas en Red: Activists provide vital lifeline for women seeking abortions

27-06-2020 09:07 For women unable to gain access to legal abortions, the Las Socorristas en Red network is an essential lifeline, providing them with guidance, support and care in their moment of greatest need.

by Julia Logue

ABORTO LEGAL

Fernández confirms he will send Congress bill in 2020 to legalise abortion

01-01-2020 09:59 Issue will be "addressed in 2020," confirms president in radio interview. A bill to legalise the procedure in Argentina failed to clear in the Senate in 2018, after passing the lower house Chamber of Deputies.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Government pulls new protocol for non-punishable abortions amid controversy

21-11-2019 15:21 Macri administration revokes protocol updating guidelines for non-punishable abortions, only a few hours after its publication in the Official Gazette on Wednesday.