Tag - Unsafe abortions

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A woman dies every two minutes due to maternity health issues: report

March 1, 2023

The leading causes of maternal deaths are severe bleeding, high blood pressure, pregnancy related infections, complications from unsafe abortions, and...

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Unsafe abortions are killing women in South Asia

February 22, 2023

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Women in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal have the option to end their pregnancies, but access to safe abortion is limited Asia is often painted as less...

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Why are millions of Chinese and Indian women forced to undergo unsafe abortions?

July 26, 2019

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The numbers tell a stark tale of poverty, stigmatisation and patriarchy. Unsafe abortions are a leading cause of maternal mortality across China and India. The...