Maternal Health And Rights: How The New Abortion Bill Has Impacted Women's Reproductive Rights in Chile

Every woman has the right to have autonomy over their body. This thesis explores the theoretical basis of the consequences of being denied an abortion, where conscientious objection is a vital cause. Mapping consequences of being denied abortion services will show whether these are infringing women’s liberties and whether women are withheld from living a ‘good life’ , this will be determined based on the ‘capabilities approach’, through the capabilities of ‘life’, ‘bodily health’, ‘emotions’ and ‘control over one’s political and material environment’, the concepts applied includes: maternal mortality, conscientious objection, emotional consequences and the relation between citizenship participation and the right to autonomous decision-making