A Global Lens on Abortion and the law
3W WomenWhat Our Champions Learned About Abortion and the Law.
March kicked off with power, purpose, and unapologetic truth-telling. Our second knowledge-based training, “A Global Lens on Abortion and the Law,” brought together LBQTI champions to explore abortion from a legal and international perspective—and whew, it was eye-opening!
Building on our first session (“The ABCS of Abortion Laws”), we shifted gears to examine abortion and the law from a global standpoint. Our participants learned how international instruments, global treaties, and damaging policies like the Global Gag Rule shape what’s possible—and impossible—for queer persons seeking access to safe abortion in Kenya and beyond.
Through storytelling, sharp legal analysis, and real-time discussions, we saw how the law isn’t neutral. Culture, shame, and imported ideologies have often overridden women’s and queer people’s rights. But knowledge is power—and now our champions are better equipped to #AccelerateAction in demanding rights-based, inclusive reproductive healthcare.
“The Global Gag Rule has a devastating impact on reproductive rights, limiting funding for crucial healthcare services and silencing advocacy efforts. I learned how international policies like this directly shape our local laws and access to safe abortion. Knowledge is power, and this session was a wake-up call on why we must #AccelerateAction for LBQTI rights!”
And that’s just one voice. The room was buzzing with insight, fire, and collective determination. We’re grateful to our partners and donors who continue to support this vital work.
