Russia: Attacks on Abortion Undermine Women’s Rights

(Human Rights Watch) Russian authorities are restricting access to safe abortion care and limiting the ability of women and girls to get accurate information about their reproductive choices. Russian authorities are jeopardizing women’s rights, health, and even lives, as part of their harmful “traditional values” crusade and effort to boost population growth. These policies reduce access to quality medical care and violate the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Russian authorities should bring their policies and regulations in line with international law and reproductive care standards. – Russia: Attacks on Abortion Undermine Women’s Rights | Human Rights Watch