Author Archives: Mbolatiana Raveloarimisa

Illegal abortion is a practice that remains widespread in many countries around the world. Madagascar is no exception to this reality, despite the health and life risks for women who resort to it. To learn more about this alarming situation, we invite you to discover an article from RFI published on 06/02/2021. In this article, several women testify to the risks they have taken by opting for illegal abortion, as well as the difficulties they have encountered in accessing quality medical care. We therefore invite you to consult the source of this article to learn more about this important topic.  

For the first time, Madagascar celebrated the “Safe Abortion Day”. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of access to safe abortion services for women, as well as promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights. If you want to learn more about this historic day for Madagascar, I invite you to check out the full article from RFI by following the link below.  

Today, we would like to draw your attention to a sensitive and delicate topic. It is the fetal cemetery in Madagascar, a phenomenon that has sparked emotion and reflection among many observers and women’s rights advocates around the world. This article, published by Volatiana on Africaradio on September 1, 2019, explores key aspects of this reality, including the history of this cemetery, the reasons that led to its creation, the cultural practices that underlie this practice, and the emotional and social consequences for the women affected. We invite you to read this article to learn more about this complex and important issue. You can access the full article on the Africaradio website by following the link provided in the description below.  

This article is about the delicate issue of legalizing abortion in Madagascar. This issue has been the subject of a heated debate within Malagasy society, with arguments for and against the legalization of abortion. There have been demonstrations and pressure from women’s groups and women’s rights activists for the government to take measures in favor of the legalization of abortion. To learn more about this burning issue, we invite you to read the article published by RFI on 01/07/2018, which delves deeply into this controversial issue. This article will give you a comprehensive overview of the state of the debate on the legalization of abortion in Madagascar, the arguments put forth by both sides, and the implications of legalizing or not legalizing abortion.