20 million unsafe abortions
Each year, 20 million abortions take place in unsafe conditions and as a consequence, an estimated 80,000 women die
1.25 billion cannot access abortion services
Over a quarter of the world’s population live in countries where abortion is entirely prohibited or only permitted to save a woman’s... Read More
Late abortions are rare
Late abortions are extremely rare but necessary – less than 1 per cent are carried out after 22 weeks
Abortion is very safe
Abortion is very safe in Britain and is one of the most commonly performed gynaecological procedures. Complications are extremely rare; carrying a... Read More
Ten per cent of GPs
Ten per cent of GPs consider themselves to be conscientious objectors and refuse to grant women an abortion
Legal in Britain since 1967
Abortion has been legal in Britain since 1967, but only by permission of two doctors and in restricted circumstances
The Bush administration deals a further blow to women
As the Beijing +10 Conference opens amidst hopes of greater equality and autonomy for women worldwide, the US threatens to withdraw its... Read More