08 - Abortion

The assertion that a woman possesses the autonomy to make decisions regarding her own body is often met with the counterpoint that the presence of a fetus within her womb represents a distinct entity with its own set of rights. This perspective emphasizes that although the fetus resides within the mother and relies on her for nourishment—akin to an umbilical cord providing sustenance—it should be considered as having an independent existence. The method of providing care, whether it be through the umbilical cord or feeding with a spoon post-birth, does not diminish the inherent rights of the child. This viewpoint argues that the location of the child, whether inside or outside the mother's body, is irrelevant to the discussion of human rights.

From this perspective, every stage of a child's development, from conception to adulthood, is recognized as a crucial phase of human growth. The argument posits that at no point during this continuum can a developing child be regarded as devoid of human rights or as not undergoing a stage of human development. The essence of this argument is to affirm that the rights of the unborn child are as valid and deserving of protection as those of a born child, emphasizing the continuity of human development and the universal application of human rights.