- worldwide, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in abortion every year
- abortion WILL continue regardless of whether or not it is criminalized
- "the abortion rate is 37 per 1,000 people in countries that prohibit abortion altogether or allow it only in instances to save a woman’s life, and 34 per 1,000 people in countries that broadly allow for abortion, a difference that is not statistically significant."
- unsafe abortions are the third leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide
- almost every death and injury from unsafe abortion is preventable
- most countries are moving towards fewer restrictions on abortion
More resources, as promised:
Key facts on Abortion from Amnesty International: https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/sexual-and-reproductive-rights/abortion-facts/
- worldwide, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in abortion every year
- abortion WILL continue regardless of whether or not it is criminalized
- "the abortion rate is 37 per 1,000 people in countries that prohibit abortion altogether or allow it only in instances to save a woman’s life, and 34 per 1,000 people in countries that broadly allow for abortion, a difference that is not statistically significant."
- unsafe abortions are the third leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide
- almost every death and injury from unsafe abortion is preventable
- most countries are moving towards fewer restrictions on abortion
ACLU -- Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table: https://www.aclu.org/news/reproductive-freedom/your-mini-guide-to-discussing-abortion-rights-at-the-dinner-table
Will post podcast recommendations if you like those too.