@Calderon76J@NyreenLlamas @LaViejadelVis11 We appreciate your vote of confidence in us. We were never in it for accolades. We just wanted to see a Gibraltar where women had the necessary support at difficult times in their lives and our daughters were not afraid of going to a doctor.
We now have a dedicated telephone number to talk to someone at the gynaecology department at St Bernardโs Hospital for unplanned pregnancies in a non judgemental environment.
Check out the guide recently published with info here. ๐๐๐
https://t.co/Ua8MrgDyDJ
3 wks after the referendum itself the Crimes (Amendment) Act 2019 has been commenced.
Takeaway points
1 Confidential tel no set up.
2 Appt within no later than 5 working days at Gynae clinic.
3 Non-judgemental counseling offered.
4 Ref to family planning/counseling offered
The current high court case poses a challenge to the Abortion Act, by seeking to remove the exemption to the 24-week time limit for pregnancies affected by a serious, non-fatal fetal disability. There are numerous issues with this (thread โฌ๏ธ)
โSexual and reproductive health services are essential, not optional.โ โ @Atayeshe
๐ฅ See @UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanemโs #WorldPopulationDay message: https://t.co/lCvZY2QVsu
#StandUp4HumanRights
ICYMI: Last week European Union lawmakers passed a resolution calling for the 27 EU countries to ensure the right to legal and safe abortion. ๐ This is a major step forward for sexual and reproductive health in the region. Learn more via @Reuters: https://t.co/SDFnWB80UP
๐ 62% of votes in favour of updating Gibraltar's abortion legislation โ๏ธ
This historic referendum means pregnancies can be terminated up to the 12th week โ A huge success for the incredible campaigners at @GibraltarforYes#GibraltarForYes#SheDecides
https://t.co/VO0mvkFGRw
@DaniRNI@NMSGib The love and support weโve felt has carried us through it all. It was tough at times but we made it through the other end and Gibraltar and itโs people have shown weโre made of good compassionate stuff!
#Gibraltar: A referendum to liberalize one of the LAST remaining abortion bans in Europe was just backed by big majority. Huge congratulations to @GibraltarforYes and everyone who supported this vote for #reprorights! https://t.co/W2NWxeCtcJ
Massive respect to everyone who has campaigned to make this day a reality. Tears of joy and relief, sending love and solidarity from Ireland โ. You are a beacon of hope for others all across the globe @GibraltarforYes#Gibraltar