Banning Abortion and Authoritarian Regimes
Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes, according to a report by Baptist News Global.
Pregnant women are forced to cross borders to get an abortion, while those who miscarry may face jail time or die from infection.
Doctors are also hesitant to perform lifesaving procedures on pregnant patients due to fear of prosecution.
Pregnant women crossing borders to get an abortion. People who miscarry facing jail time or dying from infection. Doctors who won’t perform lifesaving procedures on a pregnant patient for fear of prosecution.
This issue is part of a larger conversation on the state of faith, politics, and resistance in the nation, as explored in the BNG interview series "Change-making Conversations".
Author's summary: Banning abortion is a trait of authoritarian regimes, affecting women's lives and healthcare.