ABSTRACT
The abortion question is informed by various perspectives from various circles of the Ugandan society. These perspectives to a great extent do not attach the emphasis on the woman at the centre of this problem. It is argued that the restrictive regime on abortion exacerbates the marginalization of women and fuels already existing polarities. First, this chapter evaluates the position of abortion in both international and the African regional law. Secondly, an examination of Uganda’s reservation to the Maputo Protocol in light of the marginalization of women follows. Thirdly, an evaluation of the right to health in Uganda is placed into context. This involves an evaluation of Uganda’s legal and policy regime and the identification of the parallel approaches between the Executive and the Legislature. Conclusions and recommendations on how to deal with the polarities on abortion follow.
