Step by Step in Argentina: Putting Abortion Rights into Practice

Article Area Studies

The Long Road to Abortion Rights in Argentina (1983-2020)

Debora Lopreite

Summary: This article traces the process towards the legalization of abortion in Argentina and highlights the importance of feminist grassroots mobilization and support from key actors within institutions. It discusses the emergence of a reproductive rights movement influenced by transnational activism in the 1990s and the favorable conditions for change provided by grassroots mobilization in the new millennium. Feminist landmarks like Ni Una Menos and Marea Verde serve as evidence of the central role of social mobilization in institutional reforms.

BULLETIN OF LATIN AMERICAN RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Perspectives on high-quality interpersonal care among people obtaining abortions in Argentina

Chiara Bercu et al.

Summary: This qualitative study aimed to understand the preferences and priorities of people who have abortions in Argentina in their interactions with providers. The study findings highlight the importance of compassionate and supportive care throughout the abortion process, including attentive communication, clear information provision, non-judgmental support, and individualized options for pain management.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (2022)

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Article Political Science

Legalising Abortion in Argentina: Social Movements and Multi-Party Coalitions

Cora Fernandez Anderson

Summary: This article reveals how the legalization of abortion in Argentina was driven by a strong social movement advocating for abortion reform. The formation of a multi-party coalition played a crucial role in advancing the legalization process.

JOURNAL OF POLITICS IN LATIN AMERICA (2022)

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Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

How South America became a global role model for abortion rights

Luke Taylor

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2022)

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Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

The Shift From Criminalization to Legalization of Abortion in Argentina

Mariana Romero et al.

Summary: This article discusses the passage and implementation of Law 27.610 in Argentina, which legalizes abortion under certain circumstances, and examines the impact of the law on clinical issues and legal challenges.

JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Abortion beyond 13 weeks in Argentina: healthcare seeking experiences during self-managed abortion accompanied by the Socorristas en Red

Brianna Keefe-Oates et al.

Summary: This study highlights the important role of supportive healthcare professionals in ensuring that individuals feel comfortable accessing clinical services during their abortion process, even in restrictive settings. Feminist activists can help facilitate this by building bridges with the medical system and advocating for empathetic and supportive care for all those seeking abortion-related services.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Barriers in access to legal abortion in the public health system in two Argentine jurisdictions: Rosario and Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, 2019-2020

Mercedes Vila Ortiz et al.

Summary: This study aims to explore the barriers faced by women in accessing legal abortions in the public health system in two Argentine jurisdictions: Rosario and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The study found that participants reported difficulties in accessing information about abortion services and lacked knowledge about the legality of abortion. While most interviewees had positive experiences with health services, they also identified administrative and institutional barriers.

SALUD COLECTIVA (2022)

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Article Cultural Studies

Past With Present (and Future). Affective Agency in Latin American Abortion Rights Activism

Cecilia Macon

Summary: This article examines the legalisation of abortion in Argentina and the abortion rights activism in Chile, highlighting the significance of the connection with the past and affective agency in constructing historical inevitability.

JOURNAL OF LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL STUDIES (2022)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology