Abortion in Angola
Abortion in Angola is only legal if the abortion will save the woman's life.[1] In Angola, any abortion performed under different conditions subjects the woman and the person who performs the procedure to up to three years in prison.[1] If the woman dies as a result of the abortion, the criminal charges are increased by one-third.[1]
Impact of strict abortion laws
In Africa, an estimated 40% of the 5.5 million yearly unsafe abortions result in death.[2]
Barriers to legal reform
Angolan measures to reduce the number of unsafe illegal abortions by making legal abortions more accessible have been difficult to pass because of the nearly 60% Catholic populace.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Abortion Policies: Oman to Zimbabwe. United Nations Publications. 2001. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Makamura, Lucia (5 February 2012). "Angola: Abortion Bill causes uproar". Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
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