This November, voters will have the chance to weigh in on abortion rights in several U.S. states.
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¡Nuevo! Versión en español del mapa de las leyes del aborto en el mundo
Explore el mapa de leyes mundiales sobre el aborto del Centro y conozca las leyes sobre el aborto en países de todo el mundo.
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Although the country criminalizes abortion, it is available clandestinely—and unsafe abortion is the third leading cause of maternal deaths.
“We stand by our conclusion that section 1 of the Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights protects a fundamental right to personal autonomy, which includes a pregnant person’s right to terminate a pregnancy.” —Kansas Supreme Court ruling
One in five African teenage girls experiences pregnancy before turning 19. This ACERWC report—supported by the Center—outlines how the crisis can be addressed through education, human rights frameworks, and community intervention.
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SCOTUS “dawdles” on EMTALA, progress and setbacks in the states, high U.S. maternal deaths, and more. Read more.
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The Forward Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion. Learn more about the fight to reclaim our rights.
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New York Times: “171,000 Traveled for Abortions Last Year. See Where They Went.”
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Medical Exceptions to State Abortion Bans
Explore the Center’s cases representing dozens of women denied abortion care despite dangerous pregnancy complications. Learn more.
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Where is abortion now illegal in the U.S.?
Interactive map that analyzes abortion laws and policies in countries across the globe.
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