In Yemen, abortions are only “permitted to save the life of a pregnant woman”, making it one of the strictest abortion laws in the Middle East and the world.[1] Abortion is not widely accepted in Yemeni society.[2] However, because of the recent conflict in Yemen, rape, honor killings, and unsafe abortions have increased in Yemen.[2] According to a study conducted by Canadian Studies in Population, the number of unsafe and illegal abortions are high in Yemen, which can lead to fatal health risks for women.[3]
- ^ "About Yemen". UNFPA Yemen. 2016-03-29. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
- ^ a b Osaiweran, Manar A.H. (September 2016). "FATORS INFLUENCING THE UPTAKE OF FAMILY PLANNING IN YEMEN DURING CONFLICT" (PDF). KIT (ROYAL TROPICAL INSTITUTE) Health Education/Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
- ^ Shapiro, Gilla (June 2013). "Abortion law in Muslim-majority countries: An overview of the Islamic discourse with policy implications". Health Policy and Planning – via PubMed.