Rwanda takes a giant step on abortion, but more needs doing
Rwanda has taken a critical step toward upholding women’s fundamental human rights, particularly with the removal of the requirement to obtain a court authorisation and have two doctors sign off, which will contribute to ensuring that women and girls do not resort to unsafe abortions.
The government of Rwanda recently revised the penal code to expand access to safe abortion services, which demonstrates the country’s continued commitment to ensure compliance with the Maputo Protocol.
By passing the revisions, Rwanda has taken a critical step toward upholding women’s fundamental human rights, particularly with the removal of the requirement to obtain a court authorisation and have two doctors sign off, which will contribute to ensuring that women and girls do not resort to unsafe abortions.
