Abortion Quote by Hillary Clinton
“You cannot have maternal health without reproductive health. And reproductive health includes contraception and family planning and access to legal, safe abortion.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Women's Health, United Nations, 2015
Maternal health depends on comprehensive reproductive rights, including contraception, family planning, and safe legal abortion.
In simple terms: Maternal health needs full reproductive rights.
Key Takeaway
Support full reproductive health services.
Themes
women's health
rights
policy
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- maternal care
- family planning clinics
- legislative advocacy
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
reproductive justice
public health
gender equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does restricting abortion affect maternal outcomes?
- What policies best ensure comprehensive reproductive care?
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