In 2022, the message remains the same - we still believe it's a woman's right to choose. ⁠ ⁠ We’ve been trying to stay optimistic this week after the US Supreme Court overruling of Roe v Wade reverberated around the globe. Tune into this week's #VivaTalks podcast on all good podcast platforms including iHeart Radio, Apple and Spotify, to hear our take on the situation and its impact on human rights. ⁠ ⁠ The dire implications the decision has on abortion access in US has prompted local groups @nzprochoice to organise several marches around Aotearoa in solidarity, support, and to raise awareness of the fragility of access here. If you’re in Wellington, make a banner and head along to Civic Square at 4pm Friday July 1. Marches will be held in a couple of weeks in Auckland (Saturday July 16, Aotea Square) and Christchurch (Friday July 15, Cathedral Square).⁠ ⁠ Abortion in New Zealand is legal within the framework of the Abortion Legislation Act 2020, and if you need support and advice there are a range of services available including referring to a list of abortion providers in your area at Health.govt.nz, as well as exploring advice and options via decide.org.nz / 0800 DECIDE (0800 332 433). Your general practitioner (GP) and local Family Planning clinic is also a good starting point. ⁠ ⁠ Photo / 'A woman's right to choose' banner at the Women's National Conference in Houston, Texas 1977. ⁠