Trump signs order to reinstate ‘global gag rule’ on abortion aid
According to the Guttmacher Institute, which tracks abortion restrictions and their impact, the policy can cut off access to contraception, lead women to seek out unsafe abortions and cause tumult within the non-governmental groups that depend on US aid to keep their programs going.
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Trump reinstates the ‘global gag rule’ on abortion
In the past, similar gag rules have resulted in family planning clinics in other countries shutting down and fewer people receiving contraception. Some health centers have dropped contraception offerings in response to the policy, leaving people with no local options for birth control. The rule has also been associated with a higher rate of unintended pregnancy and abortion, including in countries where the procedure is not legal.
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