I reached out here because I was desperate and didn’t know who to turn to. I had been searching on Google and found this wonderful team. Even though I was still very apprehensive, I decided to trust them and share my despair. To my surprise, I was warmly welcomed by the counselors and received all the guidance I needed. I was quickly referred to the appropriate place, where I was also treated with great care, and I was able to have my abortion in about a week. It was a very positive experience, with kind support and without judgment.
Abortion Information per Country
Abortion laws and access differ around the world due to cultural, religious, and political reasons. Some countries completely ban abortion, while others allow it, usually with certain rules based on how far along the pregnancy is.
Laws
Abortion Laws Around the World
In the past 30 years, 60 countries have made it easier to get an abortion, allowing it within a specific time, like 12 or 14 weeks of pregnancy. However, 4 out of 10 women of reproductive age still live in places with strict abortion laws. In these areas, abortions might only be allowed under certain conditions, like if the woman's life is in danger or cases of rape, or they might be completely banned. [1; 2,3]
There's still much work to do to ensure everyone has the right to make decisions about their own bodies.
GLOBAL ABORTION COMPARISON TOOL
Compare Abortion Laws Around the World
Explore how abortion laws differ globally. See where your country stands and how it compares to others in terms of accessibility, legality, and restrictions.
Access
Abortion Access Worldwide
Several factors can affect access to safe and timely abortion. safe2choose helps by providing the necessary information about abortion laws and access in different countries.
Resource availability
Access to abortion also depends on available resources like medicine, equipment, and trained doctors. Abortion pills like Mifepristone and Misoprostol are recognized as safe and effective and are on the World Health Organization's (WHO) essential medicines list (6, 7). However, these pills aren't available everywhere, making it harder to have a safe and affordable abortion in some places (8, 9).
Legal barriers
Some countries have rules such as mandatory waiting periods or permission from parents or spouses, which can cause delays and impact decision-making. [5]
Economic and geographic challenges
Economic and geographic factors, such as high costs and needing to travel for care, can also make it challenging to have an abortion.
Cultural and religious influences
Cultural and religious beliefs and stigma around abortion can also influence access. Stigma can lead to judgment or discrimination, making it difficult for people to talk about or access abortion services. Some health-care workers may also choose not to perform abortions due to their personal beliefs (10).
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Learn About Abortion in Your Country
Check a detailed overview of abortion laws and access in various countries. It includes information on whether abortion is legal, the types of abortion available, and details about abortion pills, including if a prescription is needed and their costs. You will also find information on local organizations and resources for additional support, tips for avoiding scams, and how to reach out to our team for live counseling.
If your country is not listed, please visit our partner's website How to Use Abortion Pills or contact our counselors via email at info@safe2choose.org.
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उन लोगों की भावनात्मक कहानियाँ और अनुभव जानें जिन्होंने safe2choose पर भरोसा किया। ये अनुभव इस बात को दर्शाते हैं कि हमने उन्हें कितना समर्थन और मार्गदर्शन दिया और हमारी सेवाओं का उनके जीवन पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ा।
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Even though I was still very apprehensive, I decided to trust them and share my despair. To my surprise, I was warmly welcomed by the counselors and received all the guidance I needed.
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I don’t feel ready to have another baby. They inserted a copper IUD incorrectly, and I got pregnant.
I decided to have an abortion because I don’t feel ready to have another baby. They inserted a copper IUD incorrectly, and I got pregnant. My baby was born six months ago, I had postpartum depression, and it’s still hard to feel like I’m doing things right. I don’t think a new baby deserves all the stress from work, a small child, and a complicated relationship. The baby’s father didn’t want the pregnancy either.
After the abortion, I felt very guilty. I’m still sad about what happened because I tried to take care of myself and this still happened. I didn’t know what to do or where to go because abortion is illegal in my country. I found this page, and they helped me a lot and gave me contacts to make this a safe process, especially because I had the IUD and that complicated things.
If you’re in a similar situation, the best thing is to talk about it and cry as much as you need to let the grief out. I don’t think this is easy for anyone, especially if you’re a first-time mom.
Also, it’s better to be well informed about contraceptive methods and their side effects... I learned that you have to visit several doctors to get different opinions and inform yourself better. The copper IUD was inserted at my public health provider very soon after my C-section and didn’t protect me for even six months, and it caused this situation that I will never forget.
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In a country where choice is denied, discovering support reaffirmed the belief in personal freedom.
It was amazing to know that even in a country where we are told we have no choice, there are people out there that still believe in a persons right to choose what to do with their life. Keep up the great work!
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मैं उनकी बहुत आभारी हूँ। निश्चिंत रहें कि वे आपकी अच्छे से देखभाल करेंगे, चाहे आप कहीं भी हों। फैसला आपका है, लेकिन आप कभी अकेले नहीं होंगे।
डर वह पहली भावना थी जो मुझे तब महसूस हुई जब मुझे पता चला कि मैं गर्भवती हूँ। लेकिन जब मैंने safe2choose से संपर्क किया, तो उन्होंने मुझे सुरक्षित और आत्मविश्वासी महसूस कराया कि वे इस प्रक्रिया में मेरी पूरी मदद करेंगे। यह प्रक्रिया बहुत निजी और आसान थी, और सलाहकारों ने मुझे वास्तव में वह ध्यान दिया जिसकी मुझे ज़रूरत थी। मैं उनकी बहुत आभारी हूँ। निश्चिंत रहें कि वे आपकी अच्छे से देखभाल करेंगे, चाहे आप कहीं भी हों। फैसला आपका है, लेकिन आप कभी अकेले नहीं होंगे।
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