US reenters Geneva pact, sparking abortion access debate
The United States is rejoining the Geneva Consensus Declaration. The decision was announced by Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Critics believe that the coalition of dozens of signatories aims to restrict access to abortion for millions of women worldwide.
- The United States rejoined the Geneva Consensus Declaration, a historic document focused on promoting women’s health, protecting life, and strengthening the family - announced Rubio in a statement on Friday.
In 2020, the United States was one of the main co-sponsors of the agreement.
Critics speak directly: Restricting access to abortion
The Geneva Consensus Declaration, signed by dozens of countries, aims to promote women's health and strengthen families. However, its opponents argue that it actually restricts reproductive rights.
In 2021, President Joe Biden's administration withdrew support for this document, adopting a more liberal approach.
The decision for the United States to rejoin the Declaration aligns with the policies of Donald Trump's administration, which supported the protection of life at all stages. In 2022, the US Supreme Court dismantled the nationwide right to abortion, leaving the decision on this issue to individual states.
