![]() Set in Canada, it is inspired from historical events surrounding The Jane Collective. Register Now Looking for Jane by Heather MarshallĪmidst the discussion on abortion laws in the US and around the world, I came across a novel about the evolution of abortion rights in the 1960s and 70s. Never miss real stories from India's women. With the MTP Amendment Act of 2021, the gestation period upper limit for termination of pregnancy with 2 doctors’ opinion has been extended to 24 weeks and now includes unmarried women, survivors of sexual assault or rape or incest, minors, women whose marital status changed during pregnancy (widowhood and divorce), women with physical disabilities, and mentally ill women, among others. In India, Abortion has been legal under various circumstances under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of 1971. It could also damage efforts to advocate for the rights of women and girls globally. Taking away this constitutionally guaranteed liberty will further set America apart from peer countries as life expectancy falls. According to the Centre for Reproductive Rights, one in four women in America make the decision to terminate a pregnancy. The US is one of only four countries (the others being Poland, Nicaragua and El Salvador) to restrict abortion since 1994. ![]() Abortion laws in India and other countries ![]()
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