Artificial Termination of Pregnancy in the Republic of Slovenia and the USA
Sara Ahlin Doljak

Abstract
Abortion is a medical procedure to terminate a pregnancy and is a basic medical care needed by millions of women, girls and other people who can become pregnant. Access to safe abortion is a human right. Under international human rights law, everyone has the right to health and life free from violence, discrimination, torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. Forcing someone to carry an unwanted pregnancy to term or to choose an unsafe abortion method is a human rights violation that infringes the right to privacy and bodily autonomy. People who do not have a choice often resort to unsafe abortion methods, risking prosecution and punishment, including the possibility of imprisonment. They may face cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, discrimination and exclusion from basic post-abortion health care. Access to abortion is a key factor in ensuring social justice and gender equality.

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