Most abortion laws in the Arab world are punitive or very restrictive, and their effect on
women's health is largely understudied. 1 Conducting research on this sensitive topic is …

This paper provides an overview of legal, religious, medical and social factors that serve to
support or hinder women's access to safe abortion services in the 21 predominantly Muslim …

Since the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo in
1994, sexual and reproductive health and rights have been recognized as key parts of the …

Religion plays a significant role in a patient's bioethical decision to have an abortion as well
as in a country's abortion policy. Nevertheless, a holistic understanding of the Islamic …

Abortion Law in Africa is an important subject that deserves attention. When examined
closely, there are significant disparities in how various African countries address the …

The decision to terminate a pregnancy is not one that is taken lightly. The need for an
abortion reflects limited sexual autonomy, ineffective or lack of access to contraceptive …

Unsafe abortion remains a major global public health challenge and contributes to a
staggering number of deaths and disabilities annually. Access to safe abortion services is …

The diversity found across the Muslim world is apparent in different countries' abortion laws
and practices. Tunisia, for example, reformed its abortion law before France and the USA; …

Abortion is a common but controversial phenomenon globally. The discourse on the legality
of abortion remains intricate, leaving a substantial number of women restricted from …

Abortion is a common but controversial phenomenon globally. The discourse on the legality
of abortion remains intricate, leaving a substantial number of women restricted from …