September 28 of every year is International Safe Abortion Day. This year, the network working on access to safe abortion in Thailand is organizing a campaign from September 20 – 28, 2022, as follows
Tuesday, September 20, 2:30-4:30 PM :
Online discussion “Why do many doctors still not perform abortions after the law has changed?” organized by the RSA Volunteer Development Association
Participants
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanaphan Chuboon, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Dr. Olarik Musikawong, Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital
Moderator: Khun Inthira Charoenpura
Listen to the discussion replay: https://facebook.com/rsathai.org/videos/1078276383056634
Thursday, September 22, 2:30-4:30 PM :
Online discussion “Thai State without Welfare and the Quality of Life of Women Who Must Continue Pregnancy” organized by the Unplanned Pregnancy Network in collaboration with the Sexuality Education Association
Participants
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Satsarun Thambusadee, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University
Khun Thanicha Limphanich, Institute for the Promotion of Parental Roles for Society (IPPS)
Moderator: Dr. Waraporn Chaemsanit, Sexuality Education Association
Listen to the discussion replay: https://facebook.com/rsathai.org/videos/3256904467909663
Sunday, September 25, 3:00-7:00 PM @Angoon Garden, Thonglor, Bangkok
Flea Market: Abortion Rights, Health Rights, Human Rights and Democracy or Bangkok Abortion: Abortion is Possible, Safe, You Won’t Die, organized by Tam Tang Group in collaboration with Feminist Liberation and Amnesty International Thailand
Monday, September 26, 2:30-4:30 PM
Online discussion “The Gap in Health Insurance and Abortion Rights” organized by the AIDS Access Foundation
Participants
Khun Cheewin Wongsa Thongchai, Hotline 1663
Khun Somwong Uraiwattana, AIDS Access Foundation
Dr. Nithiwat Saengruang, National Health Security Office (NHSO)
Moderator: Khun Usasinee Riuthong, Independent Advisory Subcommittee on Prevention and Resolution of Teenage Pregnancy
Listen to the discussion replay: https://facebook.com/rsathai.org/videos/2030571480463872
Wednesday, September 28, 1:00 – 4:30 PM
Academic seminar “Progress in Reproductive Health Rights: The Right to Safe Abortion” organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Agenda
1:05 – 1:10 PM Mr. Chatwut Wangwon (Director of the Health Risk Control Support Office, Health Promotion Fund Office (HPFO)
1:10 – 1:15 PM NHRC President (Ms. Pornprapai Kanchanarint) opens the seminar
1:15 – 1:35 PM Lecture on “When the World Debates Abortion: How to Survive Without Being Torn Apart” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalidaporn Songsamphan (Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University)
1:45 – 3:55 PM
Discussion session on “Progress for Women Seeking to Terminate Pregnancy”
Moderator: Khun Thapanee Iadsrichai
Discussion participants
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kritaya Archavanitkul (Network Supporting Women’s Choices for Unplanned Pregnancy)
“Issues in Accessing Safe Abortion Services and Women Continuing Unplanned Pregnancies”
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orawee Chintakananda (RSA Volunteer Network)
“What is the Balance Between Doctor’s Rights and Service Recipient’s Rights”
– Dr. Kritch Leethongin (Advisor to the Primary Care Access and Health Promotion Support Group, NHSO)
“Challenges to Developing Safe Abortion Services in the National Health Insurance System”
- Dr. Boonrit Sukrat (Director of the Reproductive Health Bureau) “How to Ensure Every Province in Thailand Has Safe Abortion Services”
– Asst. Prof. Tawida Kamolvej (Deputy Governor of Bangkok)
“How to Ensure Bangkok Has Policies and Safe Abortion Services”
– Ms. Orapin Sakiam (Child Specialist, Department of Children and Youth Affairs) “Challenges in Assisting Women Facing Unplanned Pregnancies”
3:45 – 4:05 PM Listen to opinions, Q&A
4:05 – 4:10 PM Dr. Lertlak Leelaruangsang (Deputy Director of the Medical Department, Bangkok) receives a sealed letter on “Access to Abortion Services in Bangkok Medical Facilities” from network partners
4:20 – 4:30 PM NHRC Statement: Abortion Rights=Health Rights=Human Rights by Ms. Supatra Nakaphiw, National Human Rights Commissioner
Listen to the discussion replay: https://facebook.com/rsathai.org/videos/6169483703081574
Download meeting documents: http://docs.nhrc.or.th/uploads/61745-pregnancy.pdf
