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New Data on Global Abortion Trends: Implications for U.S. Policy

By Susan Cohen, Guttmacher Institute

October 15, 2009 - 4:12pm

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A new report from the Guttmacher Institute highlights the urgency for increasing U.S. international family planning assistance and for the US to help mitigate the impact of unsafe abortion.

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Rights Group Calls Obama's Comments on Abortion in Health Reform "Lamentable"

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

September 11, 2009 - 12:25pm

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For women's rights groups seeking to promote reproductive justice through health reform--including equity of access for poor women to all legal reproductive and sexual health services including abortion services--the past few months have been a serious disappointment. 

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Global Gag Rule Just the First Step: The US International Abortion Funding Ban

By Patty Skuster, Ipas

December 19, 2008 - 8:00am

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The impact of repealing the global gag rule will be significant. But repealing the gag rule will not end the longstanding ban on foreign aid for safe abortion care.

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World to Governments: Women Shouldn't Be Imprisoned for Abortion

By Patty Skuster, Ipas

June 20, 2008 - 7:00am

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A new poll shows that the public is at odds with their country's laws. Most people reject using criminal penalties to prevent abortions.

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