Abortion stigma, discrimination and shame silence women, safe abortion providers and anyone associated with abortion. It drives women to seek unsafe abortion methods putting their lives and health at risk. In Kenya, abortion is highly stigmatised because of legal restrictions, attributing personhood to the foetus. We need to start creating safe spaces for women to speak out about their abortion experiences freely. Stigma may exist, but we can end it for good through creating awareness to the public that safe abortion is normal and a human right.

Source: The Star March 26, 2019 02:26 UTC