Reproduktive Selbstbestimmung und Gesundheit im Fokus – Aktuelle Herausforderungen in Schleswig-Holstein

In the organizer's words:

You can expect an exciting panel discussion with experts from medicine, law, counseling and science, insight into current developments, political impulses and practical effects on those affected, as well as space for your questions, debates and constructive exchange.

The speakers' brief technical inputs will be followed by a panel discussion between the speakers and state politicians.
The focus will be on the question of how legal care to end unwanted pregnancies can be secured in the federal state.
A particular focus will be on the role of religion in medical care. Using Flensburg as an example, we want to talk about what it means when a hospital is taken over by a Catholic organization and abortions are no longer to be performed there. We will look at the consequences of this for patients and for regional care and develop possible solutions. The aim is to develop a list of demands for reliable and sustainable care for unwanted pregnant women.

The event will also address existing gaps in care, the role of abortion in healthcare training and the need to dispel myths surrounding abortion and classify facts. The aim of the event is to highlight how the country can take responsibility for reproductive health.

As a preparatory team, in which representatives from many different regional organizations from Schleswig-Holstein are actively involved, we look forward to your participation and to discussing perspectives, finding solutions and strengthening dialogue together.

Program:

17:30 - Reception with light refreshments

18:00 - Welcome and film screening: "Fusion" (2025) // A film by students from Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

18:30 - Block of specialist presentations:

1. What does reproductive health need? // Dr. Annika Kreitlow (physician)

2. Experiences of violence and unwanted pregnancies // Ulrike Krause (gynecologist)

3. How is abortion compatible with the Christian faith? // Susanne Sengstock (Pastor)

4. Insights and challenges of pregnancy conflict counseling // Jane Jöns (Pro Familia)

5. Medical care for unintended pregnant women in Schleswig-Holstein - An analysis // Rona Torenz (gender and sexologist at Fulda University of Applied Sciences)

19:30 - Panel discussion with the health policy spokespersons of the parliamentary groups in the state parliament

8:30 p.m. Closing

Price information:

only after registration until 07.05 at info@landesfrauenrat-s-h.de