Competing framings of abortion access reform campaigns in Madagascar: barriers to effective coalition building - Takeaways - MDSpire

Diverse Perspectives on Abortion Access Reform Initiatives in Madagascar: Challenges to Successful Coalition Development

  • By

  • Mina H. Rakotoarindrasata

  • Eugene Andriamasy

  • Tamaryn L. Crankshaw

  • Jane Freedman

  • July 20, 2026

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    Civil society organizations in Madagascar face challenges in advocating for abortion law reform due to internal divisions and disagreements on tactics.

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    The US global gag rule and anti-gender movements have negatively impacted advocacy efforts and coalition building for abortion reform in sub-Saharan Africa.

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    Framing debates around abortion is crucial for mobilizing public support and influencing political agendas in Madagascar.

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    Pro-choice advocates utilize both women's rights and public health arguments to frame the need for abortion law reform.

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    Divisions within the pro-choice movement in Madagascar may hinder the collective goal of achieving effective law reform.

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Competing framings of abortion access reform campaigns in Madagascar: barriers to effective coalition building

  • by Mina H. Rakotoarindrasata, Eugene Andriamasy, Tamaryn L. Crankshaw, Jane Freedman

  • July 20, 2026

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