What does abortion access look like outside the U.S.? The Center for Reproductive Rights tracks abortion laws around the world -- check out their interactive map here for an overview
Foreign Policy Magazine says the world as a whole is trending in the direction of increasing abortion access
In Canada, there are no national laws on abortion -- it’s regulated just like any other medical procedure, by localities. And nowhere is abortion criminal
In very Catholic Latin America, the trend is towards increasing access. Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia recently decriminalized or legalized abortion
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the hardest places to get an abortion
In Asia, it’s not a “pro-life” vs “pro-choice” issue -- the main issues are about population control, sex-selective abortions, and religion
Abortion is controversial in China. It’s been legal since 1953 to control population growth, but there the concerns are with sex-selective and forced abortions
Japan’s abortion laws are unique for a wealthy nation, says Wapo. Abortions are legal, but women need their spouse’s written consent and the procedure is incredibly expensive
And in Europe, abortion laws are more complicated than Americans think, says Politico. While most countries allow abortion, many still maintain restrictions, and some still outlaw it outright