GITNUXREPORT 2026

Reproductive Rights Statistics

With medication abortions making up 63% of US abortions and Black women facing abortion rates 28.6 per 1,000 versus 6.4 for white women, this page connects method, access, and inequality to explain who is most affected when rights tighten. It also pairs a global 45% unsafe abortion rate, causing about 23,000 deaths each year, with how policy shifts after Dobbs drove a 2.3% rise in US pregnancies among women aged 15 to 44 in 2023.

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In 2021, approximately 73 million induced abortions occurred worldwide each year, with 61% of these in Asia

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The global abortion rate declined from 40.6 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 1990-94 to 35.6 in 2010-14

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In the United States, the abortion rate fell to 11.6 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 2021, the lowest recorded

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45% of all induced abortions globally are unsafe, resulting in 23,000 deaths annually among women

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In sub-Saharan Africa, the abortion rate is 32 per 1,000 women, with 97% of abortions unsafe

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US states with abortion bans saw a 2.3% increase in pregnancies among women aged 15-44 post-Dobbs in 2023

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Globally, 73% of abortions occur in developing regions

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In 2020, medication abortion accounted for 63% of all US abortions

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Latin America has an abortion rate of 30 per 1,000 women, with high unsafe rates at 90%

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Teen abortion rates in the US dropped 79% from 2007 to 2020

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In Europe, abortion rates average 15 per 1,000 women, lowest in Western Europe at 12

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Post-Roe v Wade overturn, telehealth abortions rose 128% in ban states via shield laws

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29% of US pregnancies end in abortion annually

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In India, estimated 15.6 million abortions in 2015, rate of 47 per 1,000 women

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Nigeria reports 1.25 million induced abortions yearly, rate 33 per 1,000

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Ethiopia's abortion rate post-legalization dropped unsafe procedures by 60%

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In 2022, US abortions reached 1,026,690, up 11% from 2020 despite bans

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Global unintended pregnancy rate is 64 per 1,000 women 15-49, leading to abortions

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In Bangladesh, abortion rate stabilized at 29 per 1,000 after legalization

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South Africa has 156,000 abortions annually via public sector

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In the US, Black women have abortion rate of 28.6 per 1,000 vs 6.4 for white women

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Mexico City's legalization led to 20% drop in abortion-related hospitalizations

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Vietnam reports 1.5 million abortions yearly, highest rate globally at 35 per 1,000 married women

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In Australia, abortion rate is 13.7 per 1,000 women 15-44

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Russia's abortion rate fell 50% from 1990s peak to 18 per 1,000 in 2019

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In the EU, average abortion rate is 11 per 1,000 women, varying from 3.9 in Germany to 18 in Sweden

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Kenya estimates 500,000 abortions yearly, rate 39 per 1,000

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Post-Dobbs, US interstate travel for abortion up 250% in some cases

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In China, 9.7 million abortions reported in 2019, rate 23 per 1,000

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Globally, 97% of abortions in Africa are unsafe, causing 62% of abortion deaths

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64% of US women aged 15-49 have used oral contraceptives at some point

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Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) have a 0.8% failure rate in first year vs 9% for pills

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In low-income countries, 218 million women have unmet need for modern contraception

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US contraceptive use: 65% of women 15-49 use highly effective methods

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Implant effectiveness: 99.9% perfect use, prevents 1 in 1,000 pregnancies

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In sub-Saharan Africa, contraceptive prevalence is 28% among married women

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IUD failure rate: 0.1-0.8% annually

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Global modern contraceptive use rose from 54% in 1990 to 65% in 2021

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Condom typical use failure: 13%

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In the US, 76% of women report using contraception at first premarital sex

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Emergency contraception reduces pregnancy risk by 75-89% if taken within 72 hours

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South Asia contraceptive prevalence: 49% for married women 15-49

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Sterilization is used by 24% of married US women, most common method

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In Latin America, 73% of married women use modern contraception

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Pill perfect use: 99% effective, typical 91%

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Unmet need for contraception causes 121 million unintended pregnancies yearly globally

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In Europe, 78% of women 15-49 use contraception

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Male condom use: 80% of US men report lifetime use

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LARCs used by 14% of US contraceptive users, up from 2% in 2002

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In Ethiopia, contraceptive prevalence doubled to 41% from 2005-2019

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Natural family planning failure: 24% typical use

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India: 54% of currently married women use modern contraception

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Withdrawal method typical failure: 22%

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Global adolescent contraceptive use: 43% in high-income countries vs 20% low-income

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US postpartum contraception: 89% of women use within 3 months

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Patch effectiveness: 99% perfect, 91% typical

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In Nigeria, only 17% of married women use modern methods

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Sponge failure: 12-24% depending on parity

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45% of pregnancies in developing regions are unintended due to contraceptive gaps

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Global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 223 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020

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In the US, MMR reached 32.9 per 100,000 in 2021, highest in high-income countries

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Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, MMR 533 per 100,000

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Pregnancy-related deaths in US Black women are 3 times higher than white women at 69.9 per 100,000

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Globally, 800 women die daily from preventable pregnancy complications

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Postpartum hemorrhage causes 27% of maternal deaths worldwide

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US MMR tripled from 2000-2021, from 11.9 to 32.9 per 100,000

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In South Asia, MMR is 152 per 100,000, down 70% since 2000

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94% of maternal deaths occur in low- and lower-middle-income countries

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Hypertensive disorders cause 14% of maternal deaths globally

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In Sierra Leone, MMR is 1,120 per 100,000, highest globally

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COVID-19 increased global MMR by 25% in 2021 due to disruptions

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Sepsis accounts for 11% of maternal deaths

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US rural MMR is 23% higher than urban areas

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Globally, 295,000 women died from pregnancy-related causes in 2017

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Unsafe abortion causes 13% of maternal deaths in Africa

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In India, MMR fell to 97 per 100,000 in 2018-20 from 130 in 2014-16

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Preterm birth complications cause 18% of neonatal deaths linked to maternal health

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99% of maternal deaths are preventable with quality care

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In the UK, MMR is 13.4 per 100,000, with Black women 4x risk

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Obstructed labor causes 8% of maternal deaths globally

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Brazil's MMR is 59 per 100,000, with Indigenous women 2.6x higher risk

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Antenatal care coverage: 86% globally receive at least one visit, but only 66% four visits

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Eclampsia causes 14% of direct maternal deaths in Latin America

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In Afghanistan, MMR estimated at 620 per 100,000

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Skilled birth attendance: 84% globally, but 42% in least developed countries

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Globally, 48% of countries have less than 23 skilled midwives per 10,000

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In 2023, 14 US states enacted 21 new abortion restrictions or bans

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Roe v. Wade was overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson in June 2022, shifting regulation to states

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As of 2024, 14 US states have total abortion bans, 11 with exceptions for life

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Globally, 73 countries permit abortion on request, covering 57% of world population

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Ireland legalized abortion in 2018 after referendum, repeal of 8th Amendment

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Poland's 2020 near-total ban led to protests, allowing only life-threatening cases

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El Salvador has total ban with 30-50 year sentences for abortion

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In 2023, 7 US states passed shield laws protecting providers from out-of-state bans

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China's one-child policy ended in 2016, now three-child policy with coerced abortions historically

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24 countries in Africa have restrictive abortion laws, only 2 allow on request

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Argentina legalized abortion up to 14 weeks in 2020

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Texas SB8 allows private bounties for abortions post-6 weeks

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Globally, 61 countries expanded abortion access since 1994

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UK's Abortion Act 1967 allows up to 24 weeks

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India's MTP Act allows abortion up to 24 weeks under conditions, amended 2021

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26 US states have gestational limits from 6-18 weeks post-Dobbs

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Malta has total abortion ban, one of few in Europe

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Colombia decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks in 2022 Constitutional Court ruling

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Russia's 2012 reforms restrict funding and waiting periods for abortions

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In 2024, Florida's 6-week ban effective May 1 after amendment failure

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50 countries criminalize abortion entirely or with severe penalties

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Mexico Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationwide Feb 2023

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France enshrined abortion rights in constitution March 2024

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Post-Dobbs, 10 states banned telehealth abortion

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Vietnam legalized abortion since 1989, up to 22 weeks

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In low-income countries, women travel average 100km for contraception

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US: 1 in 4 women in contraceptive deserts lack access within 30 min drive

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Globally, poorest women have 755 unintended pregnancies per 1,000 vs 35 in richest

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Black US women face 4x higher infertility rate linked to disparities

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In rural India, 40% of women lack access to skilled birth attendants

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Latin America: Indigenous women MMR 3x higher than non-Indigenous

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US low-income women: 60% unintended pregnancy rate vs 20% high-income

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Globally, adolescent girls in poorest quintile 3x more likely to give birth

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Africa: Rural contraceptive use 22% vs 45% urban

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US Hispanic women abortion rate 18.1 per 1,000 vs 10.0 overall

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In Bangladesh, slum women have 2x higher unmet contraception need

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Global: 225 million women in 69 countries want to avoid pregnancy but lack access

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US South has highest teen birth rate at 27.1 per 1,000 vs Northeast 13.6

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Yemen: Displaced women 5x more likely to face sexual violence affecting rights

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In Brazil, Black women MMR 1.7x higher than white

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Asia: Migrant workers have 30% lower contraception access

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US: Women without HS diploma have 61% unintended pregnancy rate

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Sub-Saharan Africa: Adolescent fertility rate 100 per 1,000 vs 15 in Europe

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In the US, 19 million women live in contraception deserts

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Global South: 90% of unsafe abortions in least developed countries

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Canada: Indigenous MMR 3-4x national average

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In Pakistan, rural women 50% less likely to use modern contraception

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US: Poverty doubles abortion rate from 10 to 22 per 1,000

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Oceania: Pacific Islanders have highest adolescent birth rates at 52 per 1,000

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In Egypt, urban poor have 2x fertility rate of urban rich

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More than 1 million abortions were recorded in the US in 2022, yet abortion bans have not stopped pregnancy. Worldwide, 73 million induced abortions happen each year, and 45% are unsafe, contributing to about 23,000 deaths annually. This post traces how abortion access, contraception gaps, and restrictions are shaping reproductive outcomes from country to country.

Key Takeaways

In 2021, approximately 73 million induced abortions occurred worldwide each year, with 61% of these in Asia
The global abortion rate declined from 40.6 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 1990-94 to 35.6 in 2010-14
In the United States, the abortion rate fell to 11.6 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 2021, the lowest recorded
64% of US women aged 15-49 have used oral contraceptives at some point
Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) have a 0.8% failure rate in first year vs 9% for pills
In low-income countries, 218 million women have unmet need for modern contraception
Global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 223 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020
In the US, MMR reached 32.9 per 100,000 in 2021, highest in high-income countries
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, MMR 533 per 100,000
In 2023, 14 US states enacted 21 new abortion restrictions or bans
Roe v. Wade was overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson in June 2022, shifting regulation to states
As of 2024, 14 US states have total abortion bans, 11 with exceptions for life
In low-income countries, women travel average 100km for contraception
US: 1 in 4 women in contraceptive deserts lack access within 30 min drive
Globally, poorest women have 755 unintended pregnancies per 1,000 vs 35 in richest

Despite declining global abortion rates, unsafe procedures still drive about 23,000 deaths each year worldwide.

Abortion Rates and Access

1In 2021, approximately 73 million induced abortions occurred worldwide each year, with 61% of these in Asia

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2The global abortion rate declined from 40.6 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 1990-94 to 35.6 in 2010-14

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3In the United States, the abortion rate fell to 11.6 per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 2021, the lowest recorded

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445% of all induced abortions globally are unsafe, resulting in 23,000 deaths annually among women

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5In sub-Saharan Africa, the abortion rate is 32 per 1,000 women, with 97% of abortions unsafe

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6US states with abortion bans saw a 2.3% increase in pregnancies among women aged 15-44 post-Dobbs in 2023

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7Globally, 73% of abortions occur in developing regions

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8In 2020, medication abortion accounted for 63% of all US abortions

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9Latin America has an abortion rate of 30 per 1,000 women, with high unsafe rates at 90%

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10Teen abortion rates in the US dropped 79% from 2007 to 2020

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11In Europe, abortion rates average 15 per 1,000 women, lowest in Western Europe at 12

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12Post-Roe v Wade overturn, telehealth abortions rose 128% in ban states via shield laws

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1329% of US pregnancies end in abortion annually

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14In India, estimated 15.6 million abortions in 2015, rate of 47 per 1,000 women

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15Nigeria reports 1.25 million induced abortions yearly, rate 33 per 1,000

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16Ethiopia's abortion rate post-legalization dropped unsafe procedures by 60%

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17In 2022, US abortions reached 1,026,690, up 11% from 2020 despite bans

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18Global unintended pregnancy rate is 64 per 1,000 women 15-49, leading to abortions

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19In Bangladesh, abortion rate stabilized at 29 per 1,000 after legalization

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20South Africa has 156,000 abortions annually via public sector

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21In the US, Black women have abortion rate of 28.6 per 1,000 vs 6.4 for white women

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22Mexico City's legalization led to 20% drop in abortion-related hospitalizations

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23Vietnam reports 1.5 million abortions yearly, highest rate globally at 35 per 1,000 married women

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24In Australia, abortion rate is 13.7 per 1,000 women 15-44

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25Russia's abortion rate fell 50% from 1990s peak to 18 per 1,000 in 2019

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26In the EU, average abortion rate is 11 per 1,000 women, varying from 3.9 in Germany to 18 in Sweden

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27Kenya estimates 500,000 abortions yearly, rate 39 per 1,000

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28Post-Dobbs, US interstate travel for abortion up 250% in some cases

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29In China, 9.7 million abortions reported in 2019, rate 23 per 1,000

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30Globally, 97% of abortions in Africa are unsafe, causing 62% of abortion deaths

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Abortion Rates and Access Interpretation

The data reveals a grim irony: while global abortion rates have fallen overall, restrictive laws have not prevented them but instead shifted the burden onto the most vulnerable, trading safety for secrecy and exacerbating inequality between nations and women.

Contraceptive Use and Effectiveness

164% of US women aged 15-49 have used oral contraceptives at some point

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2Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) have a 0.8% failure rate in first year vs 9% for pills

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3In low-income countries, 218 million women have unmet need for modern contraception

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4US contraceptive use: 65% of women 15-49 use highly effective methods

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5Implant effectiveness: 99.9% perfect use, prevents 1 in 1,000 pregnancies

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6In sub-Saharan Africa, contraceptive prevalence is 28% among married women

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7IUD failure rate: 0.1-0.8% annually

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8Global modern contraceptive use rose from 54% in 1990 to 65% in 2021

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9Condom typical use failure: 13%

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10In the US, 76% of women report using contraception at first premarital sex

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11Emergency contraception reduces pregnancy risk by 75-89% if taken within 72 hours

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12South Asia contraceptive prevalence: 49% for married women 15-49

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13Sterilization is used by 24% of married US women, most common method

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14In Latin America, 73% of married women use modern contraception

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15Pill perfect use: 99% effective, typical 91%

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16Unmet need for contraception causes 121 million unintended pregnancies yearly globally

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17In Europe, 78% of women 15-49 use contraception

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18Male condom use: 80% of US men report lifetime use

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19LARCs used by 14% of US contraceptive users, up from 2% in 2002

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20In Ethiopia, contraceptive prevalence doubled to 41% from 2005-2019

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21Natural family planning failure: 24% typical use

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22India: 54% of currently married women use modern contraception

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23Withdrawal method typical failure: 22%

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24Global adolescent contraceptive use: 43% in high-income countries vs 20% low-income

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25US postpartum contraception: 89% of women use within 3 months

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26Patch effectiveness: 99% perfect, 91% typical

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27In Nigeria, only 17% of married women use modern methods

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28Sponge failure: 12-24% depending on parity

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2945% of pregnancies in developing regions are unintended due to contraceptive gaps

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Contraceptive Use and Effectiveness Interpretation

While the global march of reproductive progress has armed millions with near-perfect scientific precision—making an IUD twenty times more reliable than typical pill use—this triumphant data coldly underscores the profound injustice that nearly half of all pregnancies in developing regions remain unintended, a stark reminder that access, not just technology, is the final frontier of true freedom.

Maternal and Reproductive Health Outcomes

1Global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 223 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020

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2In the US, MMR reached 32.9 per 100,000 in 2021, highest in high-income countries

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3Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, MMR 533 per 100,000

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4Pregnancy-related deaths in US Black women are 3 times higher than white women at 69.9 per 100,000

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5Globally, 800 women die daily from preventable pregnancy complications

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6Postpartum hemorrhage causes 27% of maternal deaths worldwide

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7US MMR tripled from 2000-2021, from 11.9 to 32.9 per 100,000

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8In South Asia, MMR is 152 per 100,000, down 70% since 2000

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994% of maternal deaths occur in low- and lower-middle-income countries

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10Hypertensive disorders cause 14% of maternal deaths globally

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11In Sierra Leone, MMR is 1,120 per 100,000, highest globally

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12COVID-19 increased global MMR by 25% in 2021 due to disruptions

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13Sepsis accounts for 11% of maternal deaths

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14US rural MMR is 23% higher than urban areas

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15Globally, 295,000 women died from pregnancy-related causes in 2017

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16Unsafe abortion causes 13% of maternal deaths in Africa

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17In India, MMR fell to 97 per 100,000 in 2018-20 from 130 in 2014-16

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18Preterm birth complications cause 18% of neonatal deaths linked to maternal health

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1999% of maternal deaths are preventable with quality care

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20In the UK, MMR is 13.4 per 100,000, with Black women 4x risk

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21Obstructed labor causes 8% of maternal deaths globally

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22Brazil's MMR is 59 per 100,000, with Indigenous women 2.6x higher risk

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23Antenatal care coverage: 86% globally receive at least one visit, but only 66% four visits

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24Eclampsia causes 14% of direct maternal deaths in Latin America

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25In Afghanistan, MMR estimated at 620 per 100,000

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26Skilled birth attendance: 84% globally, but 42% in least developed countries

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27Globally, 48% of countries have less than 23 skilled midwives per 10,000

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Maternal and Reproductive Health Outcomes Interpretation

The grim mathematics of motherhood reveal a planet where a woman's survival still depends on the lottery of her birthplace and the color of her skin, proving that while childbirth is a universal act, the right to live through it is not.

Policy and Legal Landscape

1In 2023, 14 US states enacted 21 new abortion restrictions or bans

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2Roe v. Wade was overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson in June 2022, shifting regulation to states

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3As of 2024, 14 US states have total abortion bans, 11 with exceptions for life

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4Globally, 73 countries permit abortion on request, covering 57% of world population

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5Ireland legalized abortion in 2018 after referendum, repeal of 8th Amendment

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6Poland's 2020 near-total ban led to protests, allowing only life-threatening cases

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7El Salvador has total ban with 30-50 year sentences for abortion

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8In 2023, 7 US states passed shield laws protecting providers from out-of-state bans

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9China's one-child policy ended in 2016, now three-child policy with coerced abortions historically

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1024 countries in Africa have restrictive abortion laws, only 2 allow on request

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11Argentina legalized abortion up to 14 weeks in 2020

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12Texas SB8 allows private bounties for abortions post-6 weeks

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13Globally, 61 countries expanded abortion access since 1994

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14UK's Abortion Act 1967 allows up to 24 weeks

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15India's MTP Act allows abortion up to 24 weeks under conditions, amended 2021

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1626 US states have gestational limits from 6-18 weeks post-Dobbs

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17Malta has total abortion ban, one of few in Europe

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18Colombia decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks in 2022 Constitutional Court ruling

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19Russia's 2012 reforms restrict funding and waiting periods for abortions

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20In 2024, Florida's 6-week ban effective May 1 after amendment failure

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2150 countries criminalize abortion entirely or with severe penalties

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22Mexico Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationwide Feb 2023

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23France enshrined abortion rights in constitution March 2024

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24Post-Dobbs, 10 states banned telehealth abortion

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25Vietnam legalized abortion since 1989, up to 22 weeks

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Policy and Legal Landscape Interpretation

In the seismic shift following Roe's demise, America's fractured landscape—where bounty hunters stalk clinics in Texas and shield laws rise as ramparts in blue states—clashes against a global backdrop where progress marches forward in nations like France and Mexico, yet women in places like Malta and El Salvador remain imprisoned by the very state.

Socioeconomic and Global Disparities

1In low-income countries, women travel average 100km for contraception

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2US: 1 in 4 women in contraceptive deserts lack access within 30 min drive

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3Globally, poorest women have 755 unintended pregnancies per 1,000 vs 35 in richest

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4Black US women face 4x higher infertility rate linked to disparities

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5In rural India, 40% of women lack access to skilled birth attendants

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6Latin America: Indigenous women MMR 3x higher than non-Indigenous

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7US low-income women: 60% unintended pregnancy rate vs 20% high-income

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8Globally, adolescent girls in poorest quintile 3x more likely to give birth

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9Africa: Rural contraceptive use 22% vs 45% urban

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10US Hispanic women abortion rate 18.1 per 1,000 vs 10.0 overall

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11In Bangladesh, slum women have 2x higher unmet contraception need

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12Global: 225 million women in 69 countries want to avoid pregnancy but lack access

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13US South has highest teen birth rate at 27.1 per 1,000 vs Northeast 13.6

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14Yemen: Displaced women 5x more likely to face sexual violence affecting rights

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15In Brazil, Black women MMR 1.7x higher than white

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16Asia: Migrant workers have 30% lower contraception access

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17US: Women without HS diploma have 61% unintended pregnancy rate

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18Sub-Saharan Africa: Adolescent fertility rate 100 per 1,000 vs 15 in Europe

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19In the US, 19 million women live in contraception deserts

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20Global South: 90% of unsafe abortions in least developed countries

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21Canada: Indigenous MMR 3-4x national average

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22In Pakistan, rural women 50% less likely to use modern contraception

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23US: Poverty doubles abortion rate from 10 to 22 per 1,000

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24Oceania: Pacific Islanders have highest adolescent birth rates at 52 per 1,000

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25In Egypt, urban poor have 2x fertility rate of urban rich

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Socioeconomic and Global Disparities Interpretation

From the woman walking a hundred dusty kilometers for a pill to the teenager in a "contraceptive desert" just a few miles from a pharmacy, the geography of reproductive freedom is a stark map of inequality, proving that your body's autonomy is often determined by your zip code, your income, and the color of your skin.

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censusindia.gov.in
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NPEU
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IRIS
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supremecourt.gov
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KFF
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kff.org
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REPRODUCTIVERIGHTS
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reproductiverights.org
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GOV
gov.ie
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AMNESTY
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BBC
bbc.com
bbc.com
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CENTERFORREPRODUCTIVERIGHTS
centerforreproductiverights.org
centerforreproductiverights.org
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LANACION
lanacion.com.ar
lanacion.com.ar

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statutes.capitol.texas.gov
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MAIN
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CORTECONSTITUCIONAL
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corteconstitucional.gov.co
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FLSENATE
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flsenate.gov
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SCJN
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scjn.gob.mx
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ASSEMBLEE-NATIONALE
assemblee-nationale.fr
assemblee-nationale.fr
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ADDINGITUP
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addingitup.org
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CIHI
cihi.ca
cihi.ca