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Nordic Talk moderator Katja Iversen shown here with Natasha Wang Mwansa, Emi Mahmoud, Dr Natalia Kanem and Flemming Møller Mortensen during a recent Nordic Talks webinar. Credit: Shuprova Tasneem
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In this context, the most recent Nordic Talk a high-level debate on bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as a cornerstone of gender equality, aptly titled “Let’s Talk About Sex” could not have come at a better time.
UK slashes aid for UN abortion supplies programme
UK slashes aid for UN abortion supplies programme
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The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) has reduced its funding for the United Nations’ abortion programme by 85 per cent this year.
According to the Supplies Partnership of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the cut in funding from UK taxpayers of more than £130 million will impact abortionists around the world.
Historically, the UK has been the main donor to UNFPA Supplies.
4.3 million abortions
Since its foundation in 2008, the UNFPA Supplies Partnership has facilitated an estimated 26.8 million abortions.
UNFPA executive director Dr Natalia Kanem said the money would have paid for the materials for a further 4.3 million abortions this year.
Avert dire consequences for women s health, UNFPA urges saudigazette.com.sa - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from saudigazette.com.sa Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.