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Navigating Obstacles : Abortion Access in the State of Mexico
August 2024
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1 Online-Ressource (45 Seiten) S.
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| Einrichtung: | Frauensolidarität | Wien |
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| Körperschaft: | Human Rights Watch |
| Jahr: | August 2024 |
| ISBN: | 9798887081557 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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| Despite nationwide strides towards recognizing access to abortion as a right, current legislation in the state of Mexico continues to criminalize abortion, allowing exceptions only in cases of rape, “negligent abortions,” risk to the pregnant woman’s life, or when the fetus has “serious congenital or genetic alterations.” Navigating Obstacles: Abortion Access in the State of Mexico, documents barriers to accessing abortion care even in the cases state law recognizes as legal. Healthcare providers often deny or delay services, withhold essential information, question survivors of sexual violence, and subject women seeking abortion to mistreatment. Some healthcare institutions impose unlawful requirements, such as requiring parental authorization for adolescents over the age 12 or demanding that survivors of sexual violence report their cases to authorities before accessing abortion care. People with disabilities in the state of Mexico face additional barriers due to the current legal guardianship system, which can prevent them from making autonomous health decisions. Staff shortages, exacerbated by the assertion of conscientious objection to abortion by existing personnel, further limit abortion access. Fear of legal repercussions due to criminalization deters both healthcare personnel and those seeking abortion services. The state of Mexico’s abortion ban with exceptions does not guarantee access to this service even for cases legally eligible under the exceptions. Decriminalizing abortion is a key step toward eliminating these barriers. Health institutions, both at the state and federal level, should ensure that women, girls and other pregnant people have access to abortion services without discrimination. Human Rights Watch calls on the state of Mexico’s Congress to urgently pursue legislative changes to fully decriminalize abortion to ensure access to this essential service. This includes removing abortion from the criminal code and harmonizing state laws with Mexico’s international human rights obligations. | |
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