Latest items for ABO-LAW-1
Nov. 11, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Countries: Kuwait
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion was prohibited unless it was to save the mother’s life, or if the foetus would be born with a deficiency. The consent of both parents was required and the procedure was required to be signed off by a medical committee" (para 55). "Abortion took place in specific circumstances, including to save the life of the mother" (para 57). "Kuwaiti law criminalised rape. Raped victims could not be criminalised, but abortion was criminalised by Kuwaiti’s legislators. However, studies were being carried out to ascertain if a woman who became pregnant after being raped could receive an abortion" (para 60). This suggests that it is likely pregnancies resulting from rape do...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion was prohibited unless it was to save the mother’s life, or if the foetus would be born with a deficiency. The consent of both parents was required and the procedure was required to be signed off by a medical committee" (para 55). "Abortion took place in specific circumstances, including to save the life of the mother" (para 57). "Kuwaiti law criminalised rape. Raped victims could not be criminalised, but abortion was criminalised by Kuwaiti’s legislators. However, studies were being carried out to ascertain if a woman who became pregnant after being raped could receive an abortion" (para 60). This suggests that it is likely pregnancies resulting from rape do...more
Nov. 11, 2025, 9:55 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Kyrgyzstan, abortion is legal. The law allows people to end a pregnancy on request up to 12 weeks, and then for ‘social reasons’ as agreed with health professionals, up to 22 weeks. Abortion is allowed at any time in cases of medical necessity" (para 1).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Kyrgyzstan, abortion is legal. The law allows people to end a pregnancy on request up to 12 weeks, and then for ‘social reasons’ as agreed with health professionals, up to 22 weeks. Abortion is allowed at any time in cases of medical necessity" (para 1).
Nov. 11, 2025, 9:50 p.m.
Countries: Laos
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In 2021, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) endorsed the National Strategy and Action Plan for Integrated Services on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent and Child Health 2021–2025 to address gaps in the provision of equitable and quality services to the most vulnerable populations. The Ministry of Health also endorsed the “Agreement on the management of gestational surrogacy and induced abortion”, in which the conditions for induced abortion are described. This is expected to improve uptake and delivery of sexual and reproductive health services, including legal and safe abortion" (2). "Midwives are now legally allowed to provide modern contraceptives and medical abortion care (only for up to 12 weeks of...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In 2021, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) endorsed the National Strategy and Action Plan for Integrated Services on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent and Child Health 2021–2025 to address gaps in the provision of equitable and quality services to the most vulnerable populations. The Ministry of Health also endorsed the “Agreement on the management of gestational surrogacy and induced abortion”, in which the conditions for induced abortion are described. This is expected to improve uptake and delivery of sexual and reproductive health services, including legal and safe abortion" (2). "Midwives are now legally allowed to provide modern contraceptives and medical abortion care (only for up to 12 weeks of...more
Nov. 11, 2025, 9:39 p.m.
Countries: Laos
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Ministerial Approvals in 2021 clearly articulated for the first time the wide range of circumstances under which abortion in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is legal. These approvals likely reflect norms around abortion existent since the establishment of the Lao PDR in 1975: unregulated abortion is and remains illegal, but abortion that meets certain criteria is and has always been legal in Lao PDR. The legal status of abortion was fuzzy in practice until 2021, likely due to cultural factors" (para 1). "Although abortion on demand is not legal, recognised reasons for a legal abortion are very broad, including rape, failed contraceptives, having more than four children, poverty, and young...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Ministerial Approvals in 2021 clearly articulated for the first time the wide range of circumstances under which abortion in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is legal. These approvals likely reflect norms around abortion existent since the establishment of the Lao PDR in 1975: unregulated abortion is and remains illegal, but abortion that meets certain criteria is and has always been legal in Lao PDR. The legal status of abortion was fuzzy in practice until 2021, likely due to cultural factors" (para 1). "Although abortion on demand is not legal, recognised reasons for a legal abortion are very broad, including rape, failed contraceptives, having more than four children, poverty, and young...more
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:39 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Under the population law, abortions in the case of a threat to life of the mother or fetus will only be allowed by the permission of a panel consisting of a judge, a court-appointed doctor and a forensic doctor" (para 8).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Under the population law, abortions in the case of a threat to life of the mother or fetus will only be allowed by the permission of a panel consisting of a judge, a court-appointed doctor and a forensic doctor" (para 8).
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:33 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Honduras is one of five Latin American countries – along with Haiti, Nicaragua, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic – where abortion is prohibited in all circumstances, even in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant woman’s life is at risk" (para 3).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Honduras is one of five Latin American countries – along with Haiti, Nicaragua, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic – where abortion is prohibited in all circumstances, even in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant woman’s life is at risk" (para 3).
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:33 p.m.
Countries: Haiti
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Honduras is one of five Latin American countries – along with Haiti, Nicaragua, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic – where abortion is prohibited in all circumstances, even in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant woman’s life is at risk" (para 3).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Honduras is one of five Latin American countries – along with Haiti, Nicaragua, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic – where abortion is prohibited in all circumstances, even in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant woman’s life is at risk" (para 3).
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:18 p.m.
Countries: Ghana
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Ghana is regarded as one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that has a liberal abortion law. According to the 1985 amendment of the 1960 law, abortion is permitted in cases of rape, incest, defilement of a mentally handicapped woman, if the life or health of the woman is in danger, or if there is risk of fetal abnormality. However, until a 2021 revision of the Ministry of Health (MoH) comprehensive abortion care guidelines, abortion services were required to be provided by registered and trained health personnel in an approved facility" (1-2).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Ghana is regarded as one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that has a liberal abortion law. According to the 1985 amendment of the 1960 law, abortion is permitted in cases of rape, incest, defilement of a mentally handicapped woman, if the life or health of the woman is in danger, or if there is risk of fetal abnormality. However, until a 2021 revision of the Ministry of Health (MoH) comprehensive abortion care guidelines, abortion services were required to be provided by registered and trained health personnel in an approved facility" (1-2).
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:09 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In The Gambia, abortion is illegal and punishable except in case of life threating conditions of the pregnancy" (6).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In The Gambia, abortion is illegal and punishable except in case of life threating conditions of the pregnancy" (6).
Nov. 11, 2025, 6:55 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion in Gambia is legal only to save the pregnant person's life" (para 3).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion in Gambia is legal only to save the pregnant person's life" (para 3).
Nov. 11, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Gambia] allow[s] abortion when the woman's life is at risk" (para 25). 1
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Gambia] allow[s] abortion when the woman's life is at risk" (para 25). 1
Nov. 11, 2025, 6:35 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Gabon] allow[s] abortion when the woman's life is at risk" (para 25).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[Gabon] allow[s] abortion when the woman's life is at risk" (para 25).
Nov. 11, 2025, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Legal abortions may be carried out only before the tenth week and may be performed only by a doctor in a hospital" (10).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Legal abortions may be carried out only before the tenth week and may be performed only by a doctor in a hospital" (10).
Nov. 11, 2025, 6:17 p.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[In East Timor there is] the criminalization of abortion in all cases except where the life of the pregnant woman is at risk" (12).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"[In East Timor there is] the criminalization of abortion in all cases except where the life of the pregnant woman is at risk" (12).
Nov. 11, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
Countries: Laos
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Induced abortion is now permitted under the new legislation for various reasons, including medical issues on the part of the mother such as cardiovascular problems, neurological disease, cancer, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, and other medical conditions. Furthermore, induced abortions will also be legal for reasons concerning the health of the child, such as mental health conditions, heart conditions, or exposure to toxins and radioactivity. Rape victims, minors, those whose contraceptives have failed, who have had more than four children, or who come from poor households will also be eligible for abortion" (para 7-9).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Induced abortion is now permitted under the new legislation for various reasons, including medical issues on the part of the mother such as cardiovascular problems, neurological disease, cancer, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, and other medical conditions. Furthermore, induced abortions will also be legal for reasons concerning the health of the child, such as mental health conditions, heart conditions, or exposure to toxins and radioactivity. Rape victims, minors, those whose contraceptives have failed, who have had more than four children, or who come from poor households will also be eligible for abortion" (para 7-9).
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:55 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"While the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act guarantees abortion as a right under certain conditions, POCSO’s mandatory reporting framework has turned healthcare settings into surveillance sites. In practice, young adolescent girls are expected to exercise their right to terminate a pregnancy while simultaneously surrendering their right to privacy and in-effect their safety" (para. 3).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"While the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act guarantees abortion as a right under certain conditions, POCSO’s mandatory reporting framework has turned healthcare settings into surveillance sites. In practice, young adolescent girls are expected to exercise their right to terminate a pregnancy while simultaneously surrendering their right to privacy and in-effect their safety" (para. 3).
Nov. 11, 2025, 7:50 a.m.
Countries: Iceland
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The Icelandic parliament passed a bill which legalises the termination of a pregnancy within the first 22 weeks regardless of circumstances. Abortion was previously legal within the same timeframe, however a person’s decision to terminate a pregnancy after the 16th week required approval by a committee. That decision is now solely in the hands of the pregnant person" (para. 1).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The Icelandic parliament passed a bill which legalises the termination of a pregnancy within the first 22 weeks regardless of circumstances. Abortion was previously legal within the same timeframe, however a person’s decision to terminate a pregnancy after the 16th week required approval by a committee. That decision is now solely in the hands of the pregnant person" (para. 1).
Nov. 11, 2025, 5:09 a.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion has been legal in Switzerland for 20 years. On June 2, 2002, over 72% of voters approved decriminalising abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. This decision put an end to decades of debate – a first attempt had narrowly failed at the ballot box in 1977. The new rule, also called the “first-trimester solution', came into force on October 1, 2002 and is enshrined in the Swiss Penal CodeExternal link. According to article 119, abortion in the first 12 weeks is exempt from penalty in situations where doctors can show a risk of 'serious physical harm' to the pregnant woman or 'at the written request of the...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion has been legal in Switzerland for 20 years. On June 2, 2002, over 72% of voters approved decriminalising abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. This decision put an end to decades of debate – a first attempt had narrowly failed at the ballot box in 1977. The new rule, also called the “first-trimester solution', came into force on October 1, 2002 and is enshrined in the Swiss Penal CodeExternal link. According to article 119, abortion in the first 12 weeks is exempt from penalty in situations where doctors can show a risk of 'serious physical harm' to the pregnant woman or 'at the written request of the...more
Nov. 11, 2025, 5:04 a.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Switzerland, abortion is not punishable if a woman demands the abortion in writing within twelve weeks of the start of her last period and can claim a situation of distress. The doctor must discuss the matter with the woman in detail and advise her on the options. The woman will also receive a list of the agencies and associations that can provide moral or financial support. She will also be informed about the possibility of giving the child up for adoption at birth. Pregnant girls aged under 16 are obliged to visit a specialist youth counsellor. The cantons must designate hospitals and medical practices which meet set criteria for...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"In Switzerland, abortion is not punishable if a woman demands the abortion in writing within twelve weeks of the start of her last period and can claim a situation of distress. The doctor must discuss the matter with the woman in detail and advise her on the options. The woman will also receive a list of the agencies and associations that can provide moral or financial support. She will also be informed about the possibility of giving the child up for adoption at birth. Pregnant girls aged under 16 are obliged to visit a specialist youth counsellor. The cantons must designate hospitals and medical practices which meet set criteria for...more
Nov. 11, 2025, 4:31 a.m.
Countries: Sweden
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortions are performed until the 18th week of pregnancy but can in some cases be done until the 22nd week of pregnancy. You are entitled to have an abortion until the 18th week of pregnancy, without having to explain your reasons. After the 18th week you need permission from Socialstyrelsen – the National Board of Health and Welfare, to have an abortion. Such permission requires special reasons (e.g. health risks for the mother). Socialstyrelsen can’t give permission for pregnancies beyond week 22. The staff at the abortion clinic are bound by confidentiality and may not tell anyone about your visit. However, if you are under 18, the staff usually suggests...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortions are performed until the 18th week of pregnancy but can in some cases be done until the 22nd week of pregnancy. You are entitled to have an abortion until the 18th week of pregnancy, without having to explain your reasons. After the 18th week you need permission from Socialstyrelsen – the National Board of Health and Welfare, to have an abortion. Such permission requires special reasons (e.g. health risks for the mother). Socialstyrelsen can’t give permission for pregnancies beyond week 22. The staff at the abortion clinic are bound by confidentiality and may not tell anyone about your visit. However, if you are under 18, the staff usually suggests...more
Nov. 11, 2025, 4:23 a.m.
Countries: Sweden
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"After week 18, an application must be made to the National Board of Health and Welfare’s legal council to have an abortion and extraordinary reasons are required in order for permission to be granted. An abortion is only permitted after week 18 for extraordinary reasons. The most common reason for a later abortion is that foetal damage has been detected during the routine ultrasound carried out in week 18. An abortion can also be granted for social reasons, for example if the pregnant person is very young or faces difficult life conditions or addiction. Abortion is not permitted if the foetus is deemed able to survive outside of the woman’s...more
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"After week 18, an application must be made to the National Board of Health and Welfare’s legal council to have an abortion and extraordinary reasons are required in order for permission to be granted. An abortion is only permitted after week 18 for extraordinary reasons. The most common reason for a later abortion is that foetal damage has been detected during the routine ultrasound carried out in week 18. An abortion can also be granted for social reasons, for example if the pregnant person is very young or faces difficult life conditions or addiction. Abortion is not permitted if the foetus is deemed able to survive outside of the woman’s...more
Nov. 10, 2025, 2:13 p.m.
Countries: Guinea-Bissau
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The Committee understood that abortion was permitted during the first three months of pregnancy and available upon request; it needed the consent of the woman’s father, tutor, legal representative or of her husband or companion" (para. 25).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The Committee understood that abortion was permitted during the first three months of pregnancy and available upon request; it needed the consent of the woman’s father, tutor, legal representative or of her husband or companion" (para. 25).
Nov. 10, 2025, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Guinea
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Voluntary abortion is illegal and cannot be performed at a woman’s request in Guinea. It is only permitted when there is foetal impairment, in cases of rape, incest and in situations of certain health and life-threatening medical conditions" (page 5).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Voluntary abortion is illegal and cannot be performed at a woman’s request in Guinea. It is only permitted when there is foetal impairment, in cases of rape, incest and in situations of certain health and life-threatening medical conditions" (page 5).
Nov. 10, 2025, 2:03 p.m.
Countries: Guinea
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is legal only to save the life or health of the pregnant person or in cases of rape, incest, minors’ pregnancies, or severe fetal impairment. In Guinea, abortion is legal to save the life of the mother; in the case of early pregnancy, rape, and incest; and when a fetus has a serious condition. In this case, the abortion must be authorized by medical specialists, who will justify their decision in a report. It can only be performed by a doctor in a suitable public or private institution. However, post-abortion care services are legal, though implementation and access remain mired by challenges" (para. 1).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is legal only to save the life or health of the pregnant person or in cases of rape, incest, minors’ pregnancies, or severe fetal impairment. In Guinea, abortion is legal to save the life of the mother; in the case of early pregnancy, rape, and incest; and when a fetus has a serious condition. In this case, the abortion must be authorized by medical specialists, who will justify their decision in a report. It can only be performed by a doctor in a suitable public or private institution. However, post-abortion care services are legal, though implementation and access remain mired by challenges" (para. 1).
Nov. 10, 2025, 1:53 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is allowed only to protect the life of the mother; women who procure abortions can be jailed for as many as three years for procuring an abortion, or as little as six months if they are suffering from a psychiatric problem. Anyone who performs an abortion can be jailed for 1-3 years if the woman consents, or as many as six years if they performed it without the woman’s consent" (para 13).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion is allowed only to protect the life of the mother; women who procure abortions can be jailed for as many as three years for procuring an abortion, or as little as six months if they are suffering from a psychiatric problem. Anyone who performs an abortion can be jailed for 1-3 years if the woman consents, or as many as six years if they performed it without the woman’s consent" (para 13).
Nov. 9, 2025, 6:58 p.m.
Countries: Lesotho
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The procedure remains illegal except in cases of rape, incest, or when necessary to preserve the woman’s health. These restrictions are outlined in both the Counter Domestic Bill of 2022 and the Penal Code of 2010. Section 45 of the Penal Code permits abortion only in cases where the pregnant woman’s health is at risk or if the foetus has severe mental defects" (para 3-4).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The procedure remains illegal except in cases of rape, incest, or when necessary to preserve the woman’s health. These restrictions are outlined in both the Counter Domestic Bill of 2022 and the Penal Code of 2010. Section 45 of the Penal Code permits abortion only in cases where the pregnant woman’s health is at risk or if the foetus has severe mental defects" (para 3-4).
Nov. 9, 2025, 6:51 p.m.
Countries: Lesotho
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion remains illegal while safe abortion guidelines are being developed in line with the Penal Code 2010" (4, 8).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Abortion remains illegal while safe abortion guidelines are being developed in line with the Penal Code 2010" (4, 8).
Nov. 9, 2025, 6:45 p.m.
Countries: Lesotho
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Behind the tightly controlled legal framework governing abortion in Lesotho, permitting termination only in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant person’s life is at risk, a harrowing crisis unfolds in silence" (para 1). "Lesotho’s Penal Code Act of 2010 criminalises abortion, imposing a prison sentence of up to three years on anyone who willingly causes or induces the termination of a pregnancy. While there are limited exceptions, such as in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the pregnant person is at risk, these require stringent conditions, including a written opinion from a second medical practitioner" (para 11).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Behind the tightly controlled legal framework governing abortion in Lesotho, permitting termination only in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnant person’s life is at risk, a harrowing crisis unfolds in silence" (para 1). "Lesotho’s Penal Code Act of 2010 criminalises abortion, imposing a prison sentence of up to three years on anyone who willingly causes or induces the termination of a pregnancy. While there are limited exceptions, such as in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the pregnant person is at risk, these require stringent conditions, including a written opinion from a second medical practitioner" (para 11).
Nov. 9, 2025, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Liberia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Based on the current Liberian laws, abortion is only allowed under a limited set of conditions, including to save the life of a woman and to preserve physical or mental health, and when the pregnancy results from rape or incest or other felonious intercourse, and when the pregnancy has fetal impairment. However, two doctors must certify that a woman/girl meets these conditions before a pregnancy can be terminated, and only a doctor can perform the procedure" (para 6, 12).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Based on the current Liberian laws, abortion is only allowed under a limited set of conditions, including to save the life of a woman and to preserve physical or mental health, and when the pregnancy results from rape or incest or other felonious intercourse, and when the pregnancy has fetal impairment. However, two doctors must certify that a woman/girl meets these conditions before a pregnancy can be terminated, and only a doctor can perform the procedure" (para 6, 12).
Nov. 9, 2025, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: Liberia
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Access to safe abortion is legally restricted in Liberia, forcing women to resolve unintended pregnancies through unsafe methods, leading to severe illnesses and deaths. Liberia’s Government has committed to addressing abortion-related maternal mortalities by availing comprehensive post-abortion care" (para 1). "Under the Liberian Penal Code (1978), abortion is highly restricted. Section 16.3 of the Penal Code provides justifiable grounds for abortion as follows: to save the life of the woman; to preserve the physical or mental health of the woman; for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest or other felonious intercourse; or fetal impairment" (para 5).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Access to safe abortion is legally restricted in Liberia, forcing women to resolve unintended pregnancies through unsafe methods, leading to severe illnesses and deaths. Liberia’s Government has committed to addressing abortion-related maternal mortalities by availing comprehensive post-abortion care" (para 1). "Under the Liberian Penal Code (1978), abortion is highly restricted. Section 16.3 of the Penal Code provides justifiable grounds for abortion as follows: to save the life of the woman; to preserve the physical or mental health of the woman; for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest or other felonious intercourse; or fetal impairment" (para 5).