Contraceptives that could prevent 100,000 unsafe abortions are sitting in a Belgian warehouse, at risk of being burned under Donald Trump’s order. Please consider sending an email to the Flemish ministers who have the power to stop it.
by WeMove Europe
In a quiet warehouse in Flanders, Belgium, nearly $10 million in life-saving contraceptives sit sealed in boxes – waiting. Not for patients, but for fire. [1]
Trump ordered them to be destroyed. But Europe doesn’t have to play along. Our laws give us the power to resist Trump’s crusade against women’s rights.
Flemish and European laws ban the destruction of still-usable medicines. Legal experts agree: the Flemish government can stop the burn, and help get these contraceptives to the women and girls who need them. [2] They just need the courage to act.
This aid is vital for the health and lives of more than 1.4 million women and girls. [3] But Flemish leaders need to act now, before it’s too late.
And that’s where you come in.
Over 100,000 people have signed the petition – now we need to turn up the pressure. With enough public support, Flemish leaders will have the backing they need to do the right thing – and show that Europe won’t stay silent while women’s health and rights are under attack.
Send an email to key Flemish ministers and tell them: Stop the burn. Stand up to Trump and protect women’s health and dignity.
The good news: our pressure is working.
The Flemish government has sent an inspection to the warehouse in Flanders. Trump’s government appears to be backing down too – the incineration was scheduled for the end of July, and yet, the medical aid is still intact. [4]
Why? Because people like you are speaking out. Health organisations, politicians, and the media are raising the alarm – and it’s making leaders think twice. [5]
Now is the time to ramp up the pressure.
Email Flemish ministers now – demand they stop the burn and protect women’s health from Trump’s attack.
This isn’t just about boxes in a warehouse. It’s about whether Europe will cave to Trump’s global assault on reproductive rights, or take a stand.
In solidarity with women around the world,
Olga (Warsaw), Taïme (Barcelona), Giulio (Rome) and the entire WeMove Europe team
The WeMove Europe team provide a quick and simple way to send emails to the relevant politicians. Simply click the link, sign the petition, and fill the email text box. WeMove Europe even provide suggestions for what to include in the email if you want help with formulation.
References:
[1] https://www.politico.eu/article/france-eu-urged-to-prevent-destruction-of-usaid-contraceptives/
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