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The document argues for the legalization of abortion, emphasizing women's right to control their own bodies and the public health benefits of safe procedures. It highlights that illegal abortions lead to unsafe conditions, disproportionately affecting poor women, and cites examples from countries like South Africa and Uruguay where legalization improved women's health outcomes. Additionally, it notes that banning abortion is considered a violation of human rights by international organizations.

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Abortion

The document argues for the legalization of abortion, emphasizing women's right to control their own bodies and the public health benefits of safe procedures. It highlights that illegal abortions lead to unsafe conditions, disproportionately affecting poor women, and cites examples from countries like South Africa and Uruguay where legalization improved women's health outcomes. Additionally, it notes that banning abortion is considered a violation of human rights by international organizations.

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Abortion

 The Right to Control Your Own Body

Women should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, including whether
to continue a pregnancy or not. This is part of personal freedom and human rights.

 Fewer Unsafe Abortions

When abortion is illegal, many women still have abortions, but in unsafe conditions. This
increases health risks and even causes deaths. According to the World Health Organization,
banning abortion does not stop it from happening, but it makes it more dangerous.

 Better Public Health

Legal abortion helps reduce deaths and health problems caused by unsafe procedures. For
example, in South Africa, after abortion was legalized in 1996, the number of women dying
from unsafe abortions dropped significantly.

 ralrness Tor roor women

Rich women can often find safe ways to have an abortion, even if it is illegal. But poor
women have fewer options and often have to take dangerous risks. Legal abortion ensures
that all women, no matter their income, can access safe medical care.

 Experiences from Other Countries

Many countries that legalized abortion saw improvements in women's health. Uruguay, for
example, made abortion legal in 2012. Since then, deaths and health complications from
unsafe abortions have gone down.

 Human Rights Protection

International organizations say that banning abortion is a form of discrimination. Denying


women the right to choose can violate their rights to health and life.

 Interesting Statistics
 Worldwide Laws: About 60 countries allow abortion without restrictions. More than 70
countries allow it only in special cases (like rape or risk to the mother's life).
 Abortion Rates: Countries with strict abortion laws (like in Africa and Latin America)
have higher abortion rates than places where it is legal (like Europe).
 Positive Impact: In Romania, abortion was legalized in 1989. After that, the number of
women dying from unsafe abortions dropped dramatically.

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