Abortion in Yemen

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.

[1] "About Yemen". UNFPA Yemen. 2016-03-29. Retrieved 2022-12-16.

[:0-2] 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.

[:1-3] 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.

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