"I am concerned that we have lost sight of the symbolic and political significance of Women’s Day. It has become yet another reason for commercialised euphoria — a day on which we are all supposed to jump around celebrating our womanhood and accepting flowers from our men." Two young women argue against celebrating
and protecting women only one day a year.
The case brought against the Marie Stopes Clinic by the Africa Christian Action Group (Acag) is the latest challenge to South Africa’s progressive reproductive rights legislation. When we see an advert for safe abortion, such an advert must be viewed in a socio-political context. The constitutional right to reproductive autonomy and freedom of expression all come into play when evaluating abortion advertising, argues Nikki Naylor.