Media outlets too often cover abortion-related news in inaccurate and derogatory ways. Activists and progressive journalists must work together to change this
Women protest for legal and safe abortion in Brazil, 2016 | Fotoarena/SIPA USA/PA Images. All rights reserved
The portrayal of abortion in the media can sway public perception in a major way, and can even influence policy agendas. When this media focus is honest and accurate, it has the potential to arouse global outrage at violations of women’s rights.
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