Abortion, with love

An introduction to the new season of Abortion, with love

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The album was created as part of a campaign to decriminalise abortion in the Philippines, and is a collaboration between the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights, the Filipino Free Thinkers, and the Philippine Safe Abortion Advocacy Network. The album is a collection of 12 songs of different genres written and performed by local Filipino artists. Pasya celebrates the strength of people who stand up against patriarchal and oppressive systems and exercise their body autonomy. It’s a call to all people who have had abortions, who have been silenced by stigma, to show them they are not alone. It’s a labour of love - a hug to everyone who has had an abortion.

On this episode I talk to Tao and MuroAmi, two Filipino artists who were part of the creation of Pasya. They share the process of creating the album, how music can be a medium to channel rage, the fear of speaking publicly about abortion in a country where abortion is criminalised, and the message they hope the album brings.

To listen to Pasya:
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/pasyamusicph
Pasya Album Website: https://pasya.decriminalizeabortion.ph/ 
Pasya Music Album Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pasyamusicph

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On this episode, Melissa Madera talks about her podcast, The Abortion Diary, and her experiences listening to people share their abortion stories. Melissa talks about her role as a story listener, and the importance of holding space for people to open up about their abortion, and honouring all the diversity and complexity in abortion experiences.

Originally from Washington Heights, New York, Melissa (a.k.a. the abortion diarist) is a  queer, first generation Dominican-American, and the Jill of all trades at The Abortion Diary. She is also the Senior Project Manager and Research Fellow for Project SANA (Self-managed Abortion Needs Assessment) at the University of Texas, Austin.

The Abortion Diary Website: https://www.theabortiondiary.com/

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For the Lives of All Women / Pela Vida Das Mulheres, is a photography book by Camila Cavalcante. It's a collection of photos and stories of 30 Brazilian women who have had abortions, along with a selection of essays by researchers and activists. 

In this episode, Camila tells us about the process of creating this book, and her experience of listening to the stories of women who have had abortions in a country where abortion is highly restricted and stigmatised.  She talks about why she includes herself in the photos, and  the symbolic value  of her presence, and nudity in the photographs. We also talk about photography as a tool for spreading awareness, and how to do so in a socially conscious and ethical way.

Website: https://www.camilacavalcante.com/
Instagram: @camilacavalcante.art
Email: [email protected]

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Giveaway Information on Instagram: @abortionwithlove (Giveaway deadline: 1st June 2021)

Mentions:
Ariella Azoulay’s book, The Civil Contract of Photography


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“What’s an Abortion, Anyway?” is a medically accurate, non-judgmental, and gender inclusive resource for young folks about abortion care. In this book, little ones will learn what an abortion is, some of the reasons people have abortions and a few of the ways people might feel about their abortions. On this episode, Carly Manes & Mar, creators of the book, talk about their experiences with writing the book and about the importance of talking to young people about abortion. 

Mar (they/them) is a brown genderqueer cultural worker and full-spectrum doula. Under the name Emulsify, they create art that helps them heal, learn, advocate, and imagine new worlds. They believe all art is powerful and political. M lives in Brooklyn with their wife and spends a lot of time creating while snuggling their pups. Through their work, M has made incredible friendships, learned from brilliant peers, and found their home.

Carly Manes (she/her) is a white, queer, Jewish full-spectrum doula from New York. She has always believed that young people deserve transparency when it comes to information about their sexual health and bodies. Carly has been a practicing abortion doula for over six years, supporting more than 2,000 individuals during their in-clinic procedures. She loves the beach, chicken tenders, and her communities. She lives with her partner Mo and their playful pitbull Mickey.

Book website: https://www.whatsanabortionbook.com/
Pre-Order the Book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/whatsanabortionbook/whats-an-abortion-anyway-childrens-book-about-abortion 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsanabortionbook/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WAAABook
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsAnAbortionBook

Mentioned in the episode:
Death is Stupid by Anastasia Higginbotham
We Testify

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In this episode Zachi Brewster talks about her work as an abortion doula, someone who supports people in their abortion experiences. She discusses community-care, economic accessibility, work/life boundaries, and holding space for all the individual experiences and emotions around abortion. She ends by providing some suggestions on how we can better support the people in our lives who are going through an abortion experience.

Zachi is a Black, queer, abortion doula and sex and pleasure educator. She recently created Dopo, a community platform providing honest and inclusive abortion care and education. In short, she supports individuals through transitional experiences and builds communities around our shared stories. Her work aligns with her personal mission to improve reproductive and sexual health services for all.

Follow Zachi on Instagram: @zaz.brw
Follow Zachi on Twitter: @BrewsterZachi
Dopo website: https://www.wearedopo.com 

Abortion Talk: https://www.abortiontalk.com/
Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s Sliding Scale Model: http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale

Podcasts with Zachi:
- Doing it! With Hannah Witton
- Crystals, Clits, & Climate
- First Blood: A Podcast About Periods

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Isabel es una acompañante de abortos medicos viviendo en Argentina y trabajando internacionalmente. En este episodio hablamos sobre lo que es un acompañante, particularmente lo que se significa acompañar de forma remota. También discutimos las formas en que los acompañantes están desmedicalizando la atención del aborto, centrando la atención en el individuo y sus propias necesidades, haciendo que los abortos sean más accesibles y pensando en el aborto de una manera más holística, tomando en cuenta todas las otras facetas del aborto que no son solo el procedimiento médico. Isabel también nos cuenta sobre la importancia de auto-cuidarse en este trabajo, y la importancia de tener una comunidad que te apoye y donde se puede discutir y aprender y celebrar.

Isabel is an acompañante, an abortion doula, living in Argentina and working internationally. On this episode we talk about what it means to be a doula, particularly what that means when working remotely. We also discuss the ways that doulas are demedicalising abortion care, centering the care on the individual and their own needs, making abortions more accessible, and kind of thinking about abortion in a more holistic way, taking into consideration all the other facets of abortion that aren’t just the medical procedure. Isabel also tells us how she sets boundaries and takes care of herself in this work, and the importance of having a community that supports each other and learns from each other. Yes, the episode is in Spanish!

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Conscientious Objection, when doctors refuse to provide abortion care due to their personal beliefs, is one of the biggest barriers that Italian people face in accessing abortion. Even though abortion has been legal since 1978, Article 9 of that law introduces the right to conscientious objection for the health personnel involved in activities that are specific and necessary for an abortion, but not to activities that are performed before or after the abortion. Nevertheless, many healthcare professionals use conscientious objection as an excuse to deny contraceptives and pre- and post- abortion services to people who need them. Approximately 70% of gynaecologists in Italy are objectors. 

Objection Respinta is a transfeminist and intersectional project that maps conscientious objection in Italy. A network made up of students, midwives, doctors and activists, women, and people who have and have not necessarily faced the stigma of abortion and conscientious objection in their lives. In this episode I talk to Eleonora and Bianca who talk about the work that they are doing and read to us two testimonies from their website. 

On obiezionerespinta.info you can find their map and other useful links!

You can follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/obiezionerespinta
and Instagram: @obiezione.respinta

You can support the project on https://www.produzionidalbasso.com/project/sosurati-la-limonaia-zona-rosa-support-your-local-witch-gang/

And receive support and information about abortion and contraception in Italy by contacting them on Whatsapp 24/7 at 00393319634889

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Whenna shares her experience having an abortion in South Africa, reflecting on the mixed emotions she felt during the process and the difficulty of expressing her vulnerability.

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In February 2020, openDemocracy released the results of a nine-month, worldwide investigation into a global network of anti-abortion misinformation projects, as part of a larger project titled 'Tracking the Backlash'.  Through follow-the-money research and undercover reporting, openDemocracy found over 700 'crisis pregnancy centres' that were spreading misleading information and manipulating vulnerable people. They traced these clinics back to two major U.S. Christian right groups, both of which enjoy significant political packing and financial support.

Khatondi Soita Wepukhulu, one of the journalists working for this project in Uganda, talks about her experience working as an undercover reporter and going into crisis pregnancy centres. She shares some of the things she witnessed while pretending to be experiencing an unwanted pregnancy and looking for information on abortion, and what the situation is like for Ugandan people seeking abortions. 

Links
openDemocracy: Global Anti-Abortion Misinformation:  https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/global-anti-abortion-misinformation/   
openDemocracy Dark Money Investigation:  https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/interactive-explore-us-christian-right-dark-money-spending-globally/ 
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