(Singapore, 26 Jan 2025) President Donald Trump on Friday revoked two executive orders signed by the Biden administration aimed at protecting abortion rights. He also cut off funding to foreign NGOs advocating for abortion services and rejoined the international anti-abortion pact.
The executive orders Trump rescinded were signed by Biden in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion. These orders aimed to protect access to abortion medications and the right to travel to states where abortion is legal for treatment.
Abortion has remained a contentious issue in U.S. politics, featuring prominently in Trump’s successful 2024 campaign.
The White House issued a memorandum on Friday to reinstate the so-called Mexico City Policy, which prohibits foreign NGOs from using U.S. aid to support or promote abortion services.
Trump’s administration also announced the U.S. would rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which was initiated by Trump in 2020 alongside Brazil, Uganda, Egypt, Hungary, and Indonesia. The declaration aims to “protect life at all stages” and has been signed by over 35 countries.
However, critics have condemned the declaration, arguing that it limits abortion access for millions of women and girls globally. Martin from the Center for Reproductive Rights stated that Trump’s actions directly infringe upon the health and human rights of millions of people worldwide
Tens of thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators participated in the March for Life on Friday at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The organizers stated that the march’s goal was not only to change the law but also to alter the culture that supports abortion.
In a prerecorded video message, Trump told the crowd: “In my second term, we will once again proudly stand for families and life.”
At least 100 members of the white supremacist group “Patriot Front” were also present at the event, holding American flags and banners reading “Strong Families Build Strong Nations,” showing their support for anti-abortion rights.
Women’s healthcare provider Planned Parenthood criticized the move, noting that while the executive order may not have an immediate impact, it signals a continued effort by the Trump administration to deny abortion access to low-income individuals.
The White House issued a memorandum on Friday to reinstate the so-called Mexico City Policy, which prohibits foreign NGOs from using U.S. aid to support or promote abortion services.
Trump’s administration also announced the U.S. would rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which was initiated by Trump in 2020 alongside Brazil, Uganda, Egypt, Hungary, and Indonesia. The declaration aims to “protect life at all stages” and has been signed by over 35 countries.
However, critics have condemned the declaration, arguing that it limits abortion access for millions of women and girls globally. Martin from the Center for Reproductive Rights stated that Trump’s actions directly infringe upon the health and human rights of millions of people worldwide.
Tens of thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators participated in the March for Life on Friday at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The organizers stated that the march’s goal was not only to change the law but also to alter the culture that supports abortion.
In a prerecorded video message, Trump told the crowd: “In my second term, we will once again proudly stand for families and life.”
At least 100 members of the white supremacist group “Patriot Front” were also present at the event, holding American flags and banners reading “Strong Families Build Strong Nations,” showing their support for anti-abortion rights.
Women’s healthcare provider Planned Parenthood criticized the move, noting that while the executive order may not have an immediate impact, it signals a continued effort by the Trump administration to deny abortion access to low-income individuals.
