Unsafe abortion is not merely a legal issue; it's tied to gender-based violence, lack of access to healthcare, and gendered power imbalances. A holistic feminist model requires addressing these systemic factors.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
By Penelope Sanyu, Chief Steward FemmeForte
This is an analysis of the “Crack the whip on abortion merchants” editorial from the Daily Monitor of July 8, through the lens of FemmeForte Uganda’s feminist vision. The editorial strongly criticizes so-called “abortion merchants,” calling for enforcement of Uganda’s abortion laws. It frames abortion as criminal and morally reprehensible, pressing police to “crack the whip” on providers. It makes little allowance for nuance, even in cases vulnerable to unsafe abortion such as rape, extreme poverty, or health risks.