A Critical Analysis of Abortion Laws in Global Perspective
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The right to life is a broad and significant right that both men and women can enjoy. The right to a standard of living sufficient for his and his family's health and well-being, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, and essential social services is guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He also has the right to security in the event of unemployment, illness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood due to circumstances beyond his control. The same articles also recognize childhood and motherhood. The essential right recognized by the right to privacy is the right to an abortion.[1] There are various religious, ethical, moral and legal aspects that rule over abortion.[2] Abortion is condemned in all religions. Incorrect knowledge of laws may affect how women enter the health system or seek services, and it likely contributes to the disconnect between official laws and practical applications of the laws that influence women’s access to safe, legal abortion services.[3]
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