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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Malta, abortion is generally prohibited, including when the pregnancy is the result of rape, incest, and in some cases when it endangers the health of the pregnant person. It is not available upon request. If someone terminates their own pregnancy, or if a doctor helps someone terminate their pregnancy, they may face up three years in jail each. As of 2019. Malta has some of the strictest abortion laws in the world, and it has the strictest abortion laws in Europe. However, there is a grassroots movement that is aiming to try to change these laws, such as [https://www.facebook.com/V4CMalta/ Voices for Choice].<ref>[https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/07/maltas-abortion-rights/593845/ Malta’s Fledgling Movement for Abortion Rights]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/V4CMalta/ Voices for Choice]: "We are a group of civil society organisations and individuals that together want to work for reproductive rights and justice in Malta. We are grassroot organisations that represent various sectors of our society, as well as individuals that are passionate about reproductive health and rights. Abortion continues to remain criminalised in Malta in all circumstances. We know that the reality is that women in Malta are still seeking and having abortions. However, this comes at both a financial and a social cost as these women continue to live in fear, stigma and shame in our society. Malta is a compassionate country that has over the decades ensured full inclusivity. It is time that the laws related to abortion follow suit so as to reflect the reality of people’s lives. We are here to ensure that all pregnant persons, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, beliefs or age are supported, respected and protected whatever their choices." Email: vfcmalta@gmail.com | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||