Essay On Abortion In Argentina

Through the Human Charter of Rights and Freedoms, individuals can identify what they are entitled to within their country. In Canada, people have the right to express their opinions through peaceful assembly. However, in many developing nations this is not the case. In the news article, ‘’Legal Abortion in Argentina? A Long Shot Is Suddenly Within Reach,’’ by Daniel Politi in The New York Times, women are protesting about the topic of abortion. The female activists believe that abortion is a right that all women are entitled to making in their lives, despite the circumstance that causes the pregnancy. A few individuals who oppose the legalization of abortion, have the opportunity to speak through this protest. The women activists have an important …show more content…
They agree that the Argentinian government must pass a law which allows women to have an abortion within the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. ‘’Fighting against femicides led us to fight against all forms of violence against women and not letting us decide over our bodies is a form of violence’’ (Politi, 2). This statement said by Andrea Schenk, a female activist explains that without the right to abortion, a women is killing herself unintentionally, which is an act of violence. Through this protest, the women gain confidence in expressing their ideas because in Argentina there is a fear of public speaking. Citizens are afraid to speak because they may receive punishment such as imprisonment. Despite this fact, the females state their opinion in society. As well, the women gain confidence from female lawmakers who support the legalization of abortion and who encourage to continue with the protest. A nationwide survey in Argentina states that 55% of women encourage the legalization, which proves that when women come together, they are strong individuals. Overall the women make a positive effort to share their opinions in