Ma'at Kheru: Repeal "Reproductive Freedoms"

[Tomb]

Repeal "Reproductive Freedoms"

A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation. Category: Repeal

Resolution: GA#286

Proposed by: Sciongrad

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #286: Reproductive Freedoms (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The General Assembly,

Affirming its recognition of reproductive rights and its responsibility to protect these rights,

Mindful, however, that there are reasonable and relevant interests in reducing abortions in certain circumstances that are prohibited by GAR#286 absolutely,

Regretting that GAR#286 prevents meaningful and necessary action against sex-selective abortion - a practice that often leads to crippling imbalances in gender demographics and exacerbates social gender inequality - undermining its enduring commitment to promoting social equality,

Understanding that the notion of terminating pregnancies up until the infant is birthed, which is permitted by GAR#286, poses a serious and legitimate ethical concern to many member nations,

Regarding GAR#286 as an immature and reckless exercise of World Assembly authority that does not reflect the legitimate underpinnings behind the right to reproductive choice,

Believing that such a radical approach to an issue as sensitive and divisive as reproductive choice is inconsistent with its extant commitment towards international cooperation,

Desiring a more moderate and refined approach to reproductive rights,

Hereby repeals GAR#286, "Reproductive Freedoms."

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Ministry Recommendation: Sorry this is coming in so late, but RL has been crazy the past couple of days, and I've just had the opportunity to write this. I'd recommend a vote of Against. Abortions and women's' health issues have always been very controversial topics in NS. "Reproductive Freedoms" is one of two resolutions that has defined an NS stance on the issue when it passed with 2/3 majority about 1 and 1/2 years ago. Today, it is being put on vote for repeal on the basis that it is "too radical" basically. One of several points raised in the repeal, is that of late abortions. This is a serious issue that's not addressed in the original resolution. However, aside from that and based on the replacement Reproductive Freedom resolution that Sciongrad wishes to pass if the repeal passes, the current version of Reproductive Freedoms sits in very well with the majority of NS WA nations who believe that the repeal is ignorant in understanding the importance of women's health issues and abortions. For those reasons, the Ministry recommends a vote of Against.

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Please cast a vote of For, Against, or Abstain below.

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~ Tomb

[Festavo]

Against

[Andrew]

Against