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World Health Organization Global Abortion Policies Database

Geographic relevance: Global

Language: English

Data type: Legal research sources
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Author(s): World Health Organisation – Human Research Programme

About this resource:

This is a useful database that lists information surrounding reproductive rights in different countries globally.

The database is a work-in-progress that lists any relevant reproductive or medical legislation for each country as well as any related case law, medical ethics codes, or other applicable documents and laws that relate to the reproductive rights of women. The database exists to increase the accessibility of abortion policies and to promote the protection of women and their human rights. The database has a comparison tool so that you can compare the reproductive rights of women in different countries.

Contact details: World Health Organization

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