The “morning after pill” and women’s right to decide

Authors

  • Mônica de Melo Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo

Keywords:

Emergency contraception, “Morning after pill”, Sexual and reproductive health

Abstract

https://doi.org/10.1590/2179-8966/2024/80800

The article rewrites from a feminist perspective an unsuccessful vote handed down in a direct action of unconstitutionality of a municipal law that prohibited the distribution of emergency contraception in public services in the municipality. Formal unconstitutionalities are pointed out regarding the competence and initiative to legislate and materials such as violation of the constitutional rights of sexual and reproductive health of women, especially black and poor, equality, dignity and autonomy, as well as the alleged violation of the right to life is removed due to the action of the medicine and the need to guarantee state secularity.

Keywords: Emergency contraception; “Morning after pill”; Sexual and reproductive health.

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Author Biography

Mônica de Melo, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. E-mail: monicademel@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2311-2323.

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Published

2024-03-06

How to Cite

de Melo, M. (2024). The “morning after pill” and women’s right to decide. Direito E Práxis, 15(1), 1–25. Retrieved from https://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/revistaceaju/article/view/80800

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2024): REVISTA DIREITO E PRÁXIS

Section

Dossier

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