The Green Scarf Movement: Abortion Rights in Latin America

Abortion has long been debated in Latin America. To understand today’s laws and beliefs, we look back, from Indigenous and Afro-descendant practices to colonial bans, mid-20th-century reforms, and the modern green-scarf movement.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:10 Early practices (Indigenous & Afro-descendant knowledge)
00:34 Colonial era & Catholic doctrine
00:58 Mid-20th-century legal shifts
01:26 Unsafe methods & inequality in access
02:12 Activism & misoprostol awareness
02:32 The Green Scarf movement (Argentina)
03:25 2020 legalization in Argentina
03:35 Where to get reliable help (Ally)
What you’ll learn in this video
• How beliefs and religion shaped early laws
• Why access differed by income and safety
• How activism transformed public opinion and policy
Disclaimer
This video is for education only and isn’t medical or legal advice. Laws and services vary by country, always check current local information here


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