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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.asn.org.uk/malta/ The Abortion Support Network]: a charity that helps people travel from Malta, Gibraltar and Poland to access abortions in countries with more liberal laws. Services they offer include: Information about the least expensive way to arrange your travel and procedure, Financial assistance, Advice on accommodation, and Advice in English, Maltese, or other languages on request using a translation service. To call from Malta, dial 277 8 0991. Email: info@asn.org.uk | |||
* [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 | |||
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* [https://www.wrf.org.mt/ Women's Rights Foundation (WRF)]: WRF aims to ensure that women’s rights are protected through policy and law reform, raise awareness and offer training to end violence against women. WRF also provides free legal advice and initial legal representation to women who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and discriminated against due to their gender."Address: 203/1 Vincenti Buildings; Triq L-Ifran, Valletta. Email: info@wrf.org.mt. Tel: +356 79708615 | |||
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* [https://deputyprimeminister.gov.mt/en/Pages/health.aspx Ministry on Health] | * [https://deputyprimeminister.gov.mt/en/Pages/health.aspx Ministry on Health] | ||
* https://www.equaldex.com/region/malta Equaldex - Malta]: | * [https://www.equaldex.com/region/malta Equaldex - Malta]: This website provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Malta. | ||
* [http://www.ncwmalta.com/home?l=1 National Council of Women Malta]: "The National Council of Women of Malta was founded in 1964. It is a non-governmental organization comprising individual members and national organizations The National Council of Women provides a forum for women of different backgrounds and experiences to come together as individuals and as representatives of affiliated organizations, to exchange information and ideas, formulate policy, educate and promote change." | |||
* [https://www.wave-network.org/ Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE)]: "The WAVE Network, established in 1994 as an informal network, is a legal entity since 2014 and a formal network NGO composed of European women’s NGOs working in the field of combating violence against women and children... The network comprises women’s organisations combating violence against women and children in Europe." Contact Details: +43 (0) 1 548 272; +43 (0) 1 548 272 027. Email: office@wave-network.org | |||
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