U.K. International Development Secretary Mordaunt To Continue Support For Global Access To Safe Abortion

The Guardian: Penny Mordaunt says U.K. will defend abortion rights amid global pushback
“Britain’s international development secretary has promised to stand firm in her support for abortion rights in the face of growing opposition. Speaking at an event hosted by the Canadian embassy on Monday, Penny Mordaunt said: ‘Leadership means not shying away from issues like safe abortion when the evidence shows us these services will save women’s lives’…” (Ford, 4/9).

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