Women's Reproductive Rights and Abortion in Morocco: Regulatory Reforms Should Not Miss the Bigger Picture

The recent death of a 14-year-old girl following a botched “back alley” abortion at the house of her abuser is the latest reminder of the need to better protect women’s reproductive rights in Morocco and should push Moroccan authorities to address the multi-faceted social, legal, and economic drivers behind unwanted pregnancies.

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