May 23, 2023
WRITTEN BY Christina Palassio (interview with Frédérique Chabot)
While access to abortion is protected in Canada, not everyone who needs an abortion can get one, and public opinion has been affected by ideological shifts in Canada and abroad. Frédérique Chabot, director of domestic health promotion at Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights, talks about policy goals, framing the case for increasing access, and the need to dispel harmful narratives.
The global abortion-rights landscape has shifted significantly over the past decade. Predominantly Catholic countries like Ireland, South Korea, and Argentina that historically opposed abortion have legalized access, driven by sustained public movements like #HomeToVote and the Green Wave. In the U.S., meanwhile, evangelical and alt-right movements have succeeded in dismantling protections for abortion and are feeding a backlash against sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion and gender-affirming care.
Continued: https://thephilanthropist.ca/2023/05/shaping-the-narrative-on-abortion-rights-and-access/