What will the end of abortion rights in America mean for the world?

On 24 June the supreme court ruled that there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The decision overturned the landmark Roe v Wade case which had protected women's reproductive rights for nearly half a century, and reverses a historic victory of the global women's movement. Now twenty-six states are poised to ban or severely restrict abortion immediately, which will make it illegal across most of the south and midwest. Anti-abortion forces around the world may also feel empowered to enact new restrictions elsewhere, with fatal consequences for the poorest communities and for reproductive freedom everywhere.

What comes next? Will we see increased criminalization of abortion in the US? Will other rights, such as marriage equality and IVF access, be targeted next as Christian fundamentalists gain further traction in US politics? How will this ruling impact US Congressional elections later this year given that more than seven in 10 Americans oppose the overturning of Roe v Wade?

Join our panel of speakers with chair, Guardian columnist and author of Strong Female Lead, Arwa Mahdawi; congresswoman Barbara Lee, representing California’s 13th Congressional District and Kimberly Mutcherson, Dean & Professor of Law Rutgers Law School; and founder and director of Women on Waves, Rebecca Gomperts.

Running time: 60 minutes

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