The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is calling for countries in the Americas to reinforce protections for women and girls seeking abortions.
MEXICO CITY — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday called for countries in the Americas to reinforce protections for women and girls seeking abortions, after observing measures that “go backwards” last year.
“Both material and formal measures were observed that go backwards in the guarantee of reproductive rights free of all forms of violence and discrimination,” the IACHR said in a statement.imposed on two women last year, despite rights activists saying they suffered miscarriages.anti-abortion laws, bans all terminations even if the pregnancy poses a risk to the woman’s life or results from rape or incest.
Even in countries where abortion is partially legal, the IACHR said girls and teens who became pregnant as a result of rape or incest faced difficulties accessing healthcare. In Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Panama, medical and legal professionals helping provide access to abortions permitted under national laws faced threats of legal action, according to the IACHR.
While many U.S. states protect access to abortion, the body highlighted the overturning of the landmarkThe IACHR praised Colombia’s
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