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Networking Learning Discussion on Ending Unsafe Abortion, Harare

A networking learning discussion on Ending Unsafe Abortion was held in Harare, Zimbabwe, on 26 March 2018. Representatives from several organisations attended and contributed to the conversation and learning environment.

: “The struggle for access to SRHR services is real. The policy environment should speak to the challenges of a restrictive abortion stance.” - Calvin Fambirai, ZADHR

: “The struggle for access to SRHR services is real. The policy environment should speak to the challenges of a restrictive abortion stance.” - Calvin Fambirai, ZADHR

: “The struggle for access to SRHR services is real. The policy environment should speak to the challenges of a restrictive abortion stance.” - Calvin Fambirai, ZADHR

: “As CSOs let’s have a unified voice on safe abortion and push the agenda forward in a coordinated manner.” - Ngoni Chibukire, SAFAIDS

: “As CSOs let’s have a unified voice on safe abortion and push the agenda forward in a coordinated manner.” - Ngoni Chibukire, SAFAIDS

: “As CSOs let’s have a unified voice on safe abortion and push the agenda forward in a coordinated manner.” - Ngoni Chibukire, SAFAIDS

: “Every woman – young woman – should be given the opportunity to choose. We need access to quality and timely SRHR services.” - Annah Sango Page, Zimbabwe Young Positives (ZY+)

: “Every woman – young woman – should be given the opportunity to choose. We need access to quality and timely SRHR services.” - Annah Sango Page, Zimbabwe Young Positives (ZY+)

: “Every woman – young woman – should be given the opportunity to choose. We need access to quality and timely SRHR services.” - Annah Sango Page, Zimbabwe Young Positives (ZY+)

: “The choices women make should not be used to invalidate who they are.” - Clara Chinoruma, Katswe Sistahood

: “The choices women make should not be used to invalidate who they are.” - Clara Chinoruma, Katswe Sistahood

: “The choices women make should not be used to invalidate who they are.” - Clara Chinoruma, Katswe Sistahood

: “Women’s rights are Human rights. Abortion is not only a right of choice, but access to healthcare. It is a health issue that impacts women. Women want to make informed decisions. Educate and increase access.” - Kile Wotshela, One in Nine /Katswe Sistahood

: “Women’s rights are Human rights. Abortion is not only a right of choice, but access to healthcare. It is a health issue that impacts women. Women want to make informed decisions. Educate and increase access.” - Kile Wotshela, One in Nine /Katswe Sistahood

: “Women’s rights are Human rights. Abortion is not only a right of choice, but access to healthcare. It is a health issue that impacts women. Women want to make informed decisions. Educate and increase access.” - Kile Wotshela, One in Nine /Katswe Sistahood

: “You hear governments talk about Women's empowerment. But what does that even mean? For me this means women and girls should just locate and take back their power. This is a call to action. All girls need to know we need to be more aggressive in our fight to regain control over our bodies. Our silence and diplomacy has not served us.” - Talent Jumo, Pepeta Africa

: “You hear governments talk about Women's empowerment. But what does that even mean? For me this means women and girls should just locate and take back their power. This is a call to action. All girls need to know we need to be more aggressive in our fight to regain control over our bodies. Our silence and diplomacy has not served us.” - Talent Jumo, Pepeta Africa

: “You hear governments talk about Women's empowerment. But what does that even mean? For me this means women and girls should just locate and take back their power. This is a call to action. All girls need to know we need to be more aggressive in our fight to regain control over our bodies. Our silence and diplomacy has not served us.” - Talent Jumo, Pepeta Africa

: “Make safe abortions accessible to all women and save lives.” - Tendai Mafuma, SECTION27

: “Make safe abortions accessible to all women and save lives.” - Tendai Mafuma, SECTION27

: “Make safe abortions accessible to all women and save lives.” - Tendai Mafuma, SECTION27

: “We are demanding [abortion] for the benefits of our health.” - Primrose Kavhumbura, Katswe Sistahood

: “We are demanding [abortion] for the benefits of our health.” - Primrose Kavhumbura, Katswe Sistahood

: “We are demanding [abortion] for the benefits of our health.” - Primrose Kavhumbura, Katswe Sistahood

: “Legal restrictions do not eliminate abortion but rather they increase the likelihood of unsafe abortions.” - Simbarashe Chipanda, AYOSA/Youth For Life Zimbabwe

: “Legal restrictions do not eliminate abortion but rather they increase the likelihood of unsafe abortions.” - Simbarashe Chipanda, AYOSA/Youth For Life Zimbabwe

: “Legal restrictions do not eliminate abortion but rather they increase the likelihood of unsafe abortions.” - Simbarashe Chipanda, AYOSA/Youth For Life Zimbabwe

: “Our voices have a great impact in realising the change we desire in communities in ensuring our rights are respected.” - Tinashe Nyoni, AIDS Foundation of South Africa

: “Our voices have a great impact in realising the change we desire in communities in ensuring our rights are respected.” - Tinashe Nyoni, AIDS Foundation of South Africa

: “Our voices have a great impact in realising the change we desire in communities in ensuring our rights are respected.” - Tinashe Nyoni, AIDS Foundation of South Africa

: “We need to respect that other players in civil society, and players in development corporations are trying their level best under difficult circumstances and that can create space for genuine engagement and support" - Thabisani Ncube, Aids Foundation of South Africa

: “We need to respect that other players in civil society, and players in development corporations are trying their level best under difficult circumstances and that can create space for genuine engagement and support" - Thabisani Ncube, Aids Foundation of South Africa

: “We need to respect that other players in civil society, and players in development corporations are trying their level best under difficult circumstances and that can create space for genuine engagement and support" - Thabisani Ncube, Aids Foundation of South Africa

: “#ExpectRespect #EndUnsafeAbortion #StandWithHER” - Elizabeth T. Tugwete, Katswe Sistahood/The University of Zimbabwe

: “#ExpectRespect #EndUnsafeAbortion #StandWithHER” - Elizabeth T. Tugwete, Katswe Sistahood/The University of Zimbabwe

: “#ExpectRespect #EndUnsafeAbortion #StandWithHER” - Elizabeth T. Tugwete, Katswe Sistahood/The University of Zimbabwe

: “Abortion is a woman’s choice and it needs to be respected.” - Sibongile Tshabalala, Treatment Action Campaign

: “Abortion is a woman’s choice and it needs to be respected.” - Sibongile Tshabalala, Treatment Action Campaign

: “Abortion is a woman’s choice and it needs to be respected.” - Sibongile Tshabalala, Treatment Action Campaign

: “It is important that as we speak of the right to abortion, we centre the recognition of the autonomy of women.” - Anthea Taderera, Coalition of African Lesbians

: “It is important that as we speak of the right to abortion, we centre the recognition of the autonomy of women.” - Anthea Taderera, Coalition of African Lesbians

: “It is important that as we speak of the right to abortion, we centre the recognition of the autonomy of women.” - Anthea Taderera, Coalition of African Lesbians