Abortion As A Human Right: Freedom, Choice And Justice
- IJLLR Journal
- Aug 15
- 1 min read
Ekta Rani, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala
ABSTRACT
One of the most contentious but essential components of reproductive and human rights is still the availability of safe abortion. It is situated at the nexus of legal justice, gender equality, public health, and bodily autonomy. The conceptual and legal underpinnings of safe abortion as a human right are examined in this study, with a focus on how essential it is, to protect women's health, autonomy, and dignity. The study examines how unsafe abortion is still a leading cause of maternal death and morbidity globally, especially in developing nations where access to safe procedures is hampered by legislative constraints and socio-economic disparities. The significance of international human rights law in acknowledging reproductive rights, including abortion, as a component of the more general right to health and privacy is critically examined in this study. Additionally, it assesses the philosophical and ethical aspects of abortion, emphasising the significance of personal autonomy in making reproductive decisions. The paper also addresses the necessity for a rights-based approach to reproductive healthcare and the effects of restrictive abortion regulations on marginalised groups. The article argues that access to safe abortion is a fundamental human right rather than just a medical treatment by looking at legal frameworks, human rights jurisprudence, and public health factors. In order to provide fair and widespread access to safe abortion services, the study ends by promoting progressive legislative changes, better healthcare facilities, and increased public awareness.
Keywords: Abortion, bodily autonomy, health, human right, privacy, dignity.
