Megan Peterson, Executive Director of Gender Justice, visiting in Washington, D.C., interviews Paula Avila Huguenin, Executive Director of the Women's Equality Center. 
They discuss the Green Wave movement, focusing on abortion rights in Latin America. Paula details the movement's origins, its significant societal and legal impacts, and its stamps on global abortion rights advocacy. Megan and Paula also talk about the recent changes in abortion law in the United States, how these developments compare to progress made in Latin America, and the challenges they still face. Paula suggests learning from other countries' successes and experiences can be beneficial in advancing reproductive rights in the U.S. She also highlighted understanding that the abortion rights movement is global and interconnected.

Visit the Women's Equality Center here: la-wec.org
Follow Paula Avila-Guillen on Instagram: @PauaVilg

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
00:33 Discussion on the Green Wave Movement
01:58 Origins and Significance of the Green Wave
06:22 Impact of the Green Wave Movement
07:35 Strategies for Advancing Reproductive Rights
08:40 Challenges in Accessing Abortion Services
10:18 Addressing Misinformation and Disinformation
12:47 Influence of U.S. Abortion Rights on Global Stage
17:03 Legal Frameworks and Human Rights
19:13 Healthcare Infrastructure and Access to Abortion
30:51 Impact of U.S. Abortion Rights on Global Advocacy
37:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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The GJB is produced by Michael at www.501MediaHouse.com & Audra Grigus.

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