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Thursday, February 07, 2008

South Africa's Parliament Approves Legislation to Increase Abortion Access

Today, South Africa's Parliament passed a bill to increase abortion access. The proposed law would allow for increased hours at abortion facilities, remove the requirement of mandating pre-approval to obtain abortion care, and permit nurses to provide abortion services.

The legislation will now be referred to President Thabo Mbeki to sign into law.

>Learn more about reproductive rights in South Africa.

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