MSI’s Chief Executive Dana Hovig opened the Global Safe Abortion Conference, which took place in London during 23-24 October, with an optimistic message for delegates. “Despite a few islands of backwardness, such as Nicaragua and the current US administration, there is momentum, a growing consensus about the need for safe abortion.”
“Country after country is legalising,” said Hovig. “Portugal, Nepal, Ghana, Ethiopia. Mexico City has given life, light, and hope to women in Latin America. Access to safe abortion is increasing. Contraceptive use is rising. Medical abortion can transform our world, and dramatically increase access.”
“So now is the time to fulfil that promise. We put this conference on specifically because it is a time of great hope and possibility. With the wind at our back, we can do so much here, and hereafter.”