Abortion news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on abortion:

Recent Developments:

  1. Supreme Court to Hear Abortion Case: The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The case, June Medical Services v. Russo, involves a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Alabama Abortion Ban: Alabama has passed a law that bans abortion in almost all cases, including cases of rape and incest. The law is set to take effect in November and is expected to be challenged in court. (Source: CNN)
  3. New York Abortion Law: New York has passed a law that allows abortion up to the point of birth, even if the fetus is viable outside the womb. The law is intended to protect women's reproductive rights and is seen as a response to the growing number of restrictive abortion laws being passed in other states. (Source: The New York Times)

International Developments:

  1. Ireland Abortion Reform: Ireland has passed a law that allows abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy. The law is a major change from the country's previous ban on abortion, which was lifted in 2018 after a national referendum. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Poland Abortion Ban: Poland has banned abortion in almost all cases, except for cases where the mother's life is at risk. The ban is part of a broader effort to restrict women's reproductive rights in the country. (Source: The New York Times)

Research and Statistics:

  1. Global Abortion Rate: According to a new report from the World Health Organization, the global abortion rate has declined by 17% since 1990. However, the report also notes that many countries still have high rates of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion. (Source: WHO)
  2. US Abortion Rate: According to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, the US abortion rate has declined by 14% since 2014. However, the report also notes that many women are still unable to access safe and legal abortion services, particularly in states with restrictive laws. (Source: Guttmacher Institute)

Other News:

  1. Abortion Access: A new study has found that many women are unable to access safe and legal abortion services due to restrictive laws and lack of access to healthcare providers. The study highlights the need for increased access to reproductive healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. (Source: The Lancet)
  2. Abortion Stigma: A new report has found that abortion stigma is still a major barrier to women's reproductive health and rights. The report highlights the need for increased education and awareness about abortion, as well as efforts to reduce stigma and promote reproductive autonomy. (Source: The Lancet)