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Two women, different outcomes: How U.S. foreign assistance policy harms women

Both Wubalem and Chaltu live only five kilometers from the nearest public health clinic. Under Ethiopian law, both have the right to safe, legal abortion. Yet, because of unnecessarily broad interpretation of U.S. government policy, one was denied this fundamental right.
Authors: Maguire, Elizabeth
Year: 2013

Languages: English

Regions: Africa, Global

Countries: Ethiopia, United States

Topics: Harmful U.S. policies