Abortion Narratives: The Uses of Literature and Storytelling in Activism and Health Care

Name of applicant

Anita Wohlmann

Title

Associate Professor

Institution

University of Southern Denmark

Amount

DKK 79,800

Year

2026

Type of grant

Conferences

Summary

The conference marks the anniversary of the expanded Danish abortion law on June 1, 2025, and explores the role of the humanities at the intersections of political activism and health care. It joins international researchers, activists, writers, filmmakers, health care professionals and educators to critically examine the multiple uses of cultural representations and storytelling on abortion.

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