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Sex-selective abortions may have stopped the birth of 23 million girls

Sex-selective abortions may have stopped the birth of 23 million girls

16 April 2019

A huge analysis suggests sex-selective abortions have led to at least 23 million fewer girls born worldwide, but birth ratios are now returning to normal
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Ireland votes to reform abortion laws in referendum landslide

30 May 2018

The Republic of Ireland has voted to repeal the law that bans most abortions. The prime minister hopes new laws will come into effect by the end of 2018

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