Megan Peterson, Executive Director of Gender Justice, visiting in Washington, D.C., interviews Paula Ávila-Guillén, Executive Director of the Women's Equality Center. 

They discuss the Green Wave movement, focusing on abortion rights in Latin America. Paula details the movement's origins, its significant societal and legal impacts, and its stamps on global abortion rights advocacy. Megan and Paula also talk about the recent changes in abortion law in the United States, how these developments compare to progress made in Latin America, and the challenges they still face. Paula suggests learning from other countries' successes and experiences can be beneficial in advancing reproductive rights in the U.S. She also highlighted understanding that the abortion rights movement is global and interconnected.

Visit the Women's Equality Center here: la-wec.org

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Follow actions of the Green Wave on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @somosjacarandas

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

00:33 Discussion on the Green Wave Movement

01:58 Origins and Significance of the Green Wave

06:22 Impact of the Green Wave Movement

07:35 Strategies for Advancing Reproductive Rights

08:40 Challenges in Accessing Abortion Services

10:18 Addressing Misinformation and Disinformation

12:47 Influence of U.S. Abortion Rights on Global Stage

17:03 Legal Frameworks and Human Rights

19:13 Healthcare Infrastructure and Access to Abortion

30:51 Impact of U.S. Abortion Rights on Global Advocacy

37:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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