A Sliding Scale: An Assessment of Abortion Rights in The Americas

Over the past few years, the status of abortion rights in countries in North and South America have changed radically as many have advanced abortion rights while others have taken them away. In several South American countries, advocates have fought and succeeded in expanding access to abortion and reproductive rights. In contrast, the United States has seen a marked increase in restriction to abortion and other reproductive healthcare.
This regional feature will highlight the changes in several countries, what led to these changes, and the key takeaways. It will also discuss how abortion rights are often a preview of further challenges to women’s reproductive healthcare and rights in general.

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