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OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – As the world celebrates International Safe Abortion Day, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring that women across Canada and around the world have safe access to abortion services and health care of reproduction.
At a time when sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) are under renewed threat around the world, it has never been more important to ensure that all aspects of women’s health care in Canada are protected. The recent rollback of abortion access in the United States is a stark reminder that progress can be easily reversed and should not be taken for granted. Canada must remain vigilant in protecting women’s reproductive freedom.
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While Canada remains a beacon of light in the world when it comes to access to healthcare, global challenges remain. In many parts of the world, access to safe abortion remains severely restricted or banned altogether. This leads to unsafe practices that put women’s lives at risk and, in many cases, preventable deaths. We must not forget: preventing access to safe care does not eliminate the need for abortion.
SOGC is dedicated to improving access to safe SRHR services around the world. For example, SOGC’s International ALARM Program provides specialized training in emergency obstetric and neonatal care to health care professionals in more than 30 middle- and low-resource countries. SOGC also supports many global women’s health initiatives aimed at strengthening maternal and reproductive health services for vulnerable populations around the world.
On this International Safe Abortion Day, SOGC remains a fierce champion of safe, legal and accessible abortion services – in Canada and around the world.
“It is sad that, in 2024, many women are still facing risks that put their lives at risk because they cannot get safe abortion services. While Canada remains a global leader, the battle is not over. We must remain vigilant here in Canada and continue to push for better access to abortion for women around the world.” – Dr. Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck, President, Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
Media inquiries:
Kelsey MacDonald
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
kmacdonald@sogc.com
613-730-4192 x 228
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