Esther Kassanga
Oct 6, 2024
SAFE abortion is not commonly accepted in Tanzanian society, where many cultural norms oppose it. However, have you ever considered the plight of women who become pregnant due to rape? Do they want to carry those pregnancies to term?
Across our communities, various scenarios underscore the urgent need for laws that allow victims, or any woman unable to carry a pregnancy to term, to access safe abortion services without facing judgment or misunderstanding.
Tragically, many deaths in our communities stem from unsafe abortions, often performed by women who are denied access to proper healthcare facilities.
Continued: https://dailynews.co.tz/safe-abortion-in-tanzania-a-call-for-change/