Posts Tagged ‘Mexico’
Abortion Far More Prevalent in Mexico Than in U.S., Study Shows
Despite the fact that abortion is largely illegal in Mexico, the abortion rate increased by one-third between 1990 and 2006, according to a recent national survey. The 2006 abortion rate in Mexico was more than 40% higher than the U.S. rate, where abortion is broadly legal and accessible. The study, conducted by El Colegio de…
Read MoreReview Finds Global Trend Toward Liberalization of Abortion Laws
Since 1998, 16 countries have adopted more liberal abortion laws, a study published by the Guttmacher Institute reported. The report, released this week, examined changes in abortion laws between 1998 and 2007, and found that 16 countries increased the grounds on which abortions can be legally provided. An additional 10 countries maintained their current laws,…
Read MoreMexico Supreme Court Upholds Legalized Abortion
Today I released the following statement in response to the decision by the Mexico Supreme Court to uphold a bill passed by Mexico City’s legislature to legalize abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy: Illegal abortion is a serious public health issue in Mexico, as it results in theinjury or death of thousands of Mexican…
Read MoreMajority of People Reject Criminal Penalties for Abortion According to Opinion Poll
According to an opinion poll released this week, majorities in 17 out of 18 nations surveyed reject the use of criminal penalties such as fines or imprisonment, as a means to prevent abortion. WorldPublicOpinion.org interviewed 18,465 respondents in 18 geographically and culturally diverse countries representing 59 percent of the world’s population. Respondents were from countries…
Read MoreNew Mexico Legislature Recognizes the Work of Law Enforcement
Last week, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed a unanimous resolution commending federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on their collaboration, investigation, and quick response in arresting two suspects in connection with arsons and vandalism at abortion and reproductive health clinics in Albuquerque in December 2007. An identical resolution has also been introduced…
Read MoreNAF’s Statement on the Arson of the Office of Curtis Boyd, MD, in Albuquerque, NM
On Friday, we released the following statement in response to the arson of the Office of Curtis Boyd, MD, in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday night: As the professional association of abortion providers, National Abortion Federation (NAF) is extremely concerned about protecting our members from violence. NAF has been tracking incidents of violence and disruption since…
Read MoreLA Times Examines Legal Abortion in Mexico City
Since Mexico City legalized abortion in May, more than 3,400 women have obtained abortions at 14 of the capital’s public hospitals. The availability of safe, legal abortion care has helped reduce the public health concerns and stigma associated with abortion. “When people think of abortion, they no longer think of a hidden, shameful, illegal, clandestine…
Read MoreSenate Votes to Repeal Global Gag Rule
Yesterday the Senate voted 53–41 to overturn the Global Gag Rule. Also known as the Mexico City policy, the Global Gag Rule prohibits international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive U.S. government funds from using their own private funds to perform or provide abortions, lobby their own government for a change in abortion laws, conduct public…
Read MoreThe National Abortion Federation Commends Mexico City’s Plan to Legalize Abortion
Here is the press release we issued today:Washington, DC – Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF), released the following statement today praising the government of Mexico City for moving forward with a law requiring city hospitals to provide abortion services in the first trimester and allowing the establishment of private…
Read MoreMexico City May Legalize First-Trimester Abortions
Mexico City legislators are debating a bill that would legalize abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy. Abortion is currently permitted only in cases of rape or life endangerment in this predominantly Roman Catholic city. Bill supporters say these restrictions force women to seek abortions outside the law. Mexican women often travel to the U.S.…
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