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In historic shift, Argentina legalizes abortion

…advocates here and across Latin America have worn green handkerchiefs, becoming known as the “green wave” washing across the region—and showing the power of collective activism to build a more…

The Americas

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Abortion rights and access vary widely across the Americas, but powerful movements for abortion rights are growing. The Green Wave feminist movement

Mexico

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Abortion access in Mexico is expanding as a growing advocacy movement gains traction. In 2007, Mexico City passed landmark legislation to make

‘She had done nothing wrong’

…the “green wave” of abortion rights activism continues to sweep through the region, beginning with a historic victory in Argentina in 2020 and a recent court ruling in Colombia that…

‘A great victory’

…relationship between violence and reproductive autonomy. This consolidated a more comprehensive agenda where longstanding demands converged.

At the regional level, the Green Wave reignited the debate in other countries…

Global News

…on the health of American women  July 11, 2022 Ms. Magazine Passing the Green Torch To Our Sisters: How the Green Wave Took Over the U.S.  July 10, 2022 Newsy…

The global impact of Roe’s repeal

…America thanks to the Green Wave feminist movement. Ipas has been a part of that movement, and since Roe’s repeal we’ve been bringing together abortion rights activists from Latin America…

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…This has led to our involvement in expansive movements like the feminist “Green Wave” movement that’s liberalizing abortion laws across Latin America.

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…an important and continuing focus for Ipas. This has led to groundbreaking work such as involvement in the “Green Wave” movement which is liberalizing abortion laws in Argentina, Mexico and…

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