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Abortion in the Gambia

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Little is known about the attitudes of pre-colonial customary law toward abortion. In the first documented abortion case, in 1873, a British merchant accused the colonial secretary of providing an abortion to a woman named Anna Evans; the case was dropped. In the late 19th century, abortions were
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with a prison sentence of seven years. Section 142 punishes supplying materials for an abortion with three years of prison. Section 198 says abortion is not a crime if it is done to preserve the life of the mother. The law does not specify criteria for legal abortion.
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attended. Participants noted the need for a coalition to advocate for the legalization of abortion in the cases of rape, incest, and risk to health. They proposed an amendment to the constitution guaranteeing a right to health care, including reproductive health.
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The Sexual and Reproductive Rights Network was launched in 2019. On 4 May 2019, sponsored by the International Campaign for Women's Right to Safe Abortion, it hosted the first National Coalition Building Meeting on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. The
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Both pregnancy outside of marriage and abortion are stigmatized by the Muslim society. Unmarried women who get pregnant keep it a secret until they get abortions, to avoid gossip. Many women avoid discussing reproductive health issues unless asked.
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The medical abortion permitted under sub-section (1) shall not be carried out without the confirmation of the state of health of the woman in question by a registered medical practitioner who possesses the necessary expertise in the
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Few studies have been conducted on abortion in the Gambia. According to a 1996 study by the Gambia Family Planning Association, the highest abortion rates are in women aged 14 to 24 and in urban or peri-urban areas.
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Where the woman in question is in an environment where the necessary medical facilities are not available, appropriate referral shall be made in accordance with systems of medical referrals established in the health
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in 2015. In 2015, a report by the Association of Non-Governmental Organizations, Women's Rights Organizations, and Civil Society Organizations said the law should be brought in line with international law.
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handle discussions of typically taboo subjects such as abortion. There is a common belief that evil spirits can be summoned to force abortions, so many women keep pregnancies secret in the early stage.
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requested further information on next steps. The National Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health Strategic Plan (2017–2021) suggested implementing a strategy to improve
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to revisit the abortion law through meetings with representatives of the government and civil society. The Gambia withdrew its reservations to the Maputo Protocol days before hosting the 2006
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Every woman has the right to enjoy reproductive rights including the right to medical abortion, where the continued pregnancy endangers the life of the mother or the life of the foetus.
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The dictatorship of Yahya Jammeh persecuted human rights activists, which may have led activists to avoid discussing abortion. The government did not submit mandatory reports to the
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of 2010 legalized abortion in the case of risk to life of the mother or fetus. Gambia has had little public debate about abortion, especially under the authoritarian presidency of
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Abortions in the Gambia have high rates of mortality and complications. Abortions are common among adolescents. There is a stigma surrounding extramarital pregnancy and abortion.
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Parrish, Sabine; Vasan, Senthil K.; Karpe, Fredrik; Hardy-Johnson, Polly; Jarjou, Ousman; Bittaye, Mustapha; Prentice, Andrew M.; Ulijaszek, Stanley; Jobe, Modou (24 May 2023).
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As of 2021, 2.9% of adolescent girls and young women report having abortions. Most teenagers who get abortions get them from untrained, unsafe providers. This often leads to
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curriculum, they have difficulties discussing topics like abortion, and students consider them unqualified, leading to a lack of knowledge among adolescents.
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on four articles of the protocol, including Article 14, which affirms rights to reproductive health services including abortion. The government, led by
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guidelines. There are no national guidelines. Many doctors do not provide abortions due to misunderstanding of the law and fear of prosecution.
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ratio of 443 per 100,000, significantly impacted by the lack of safe abortion. Unsafe abortions are a major risk factor for infertility and
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activists oppose abortion on religious or moral grounds. Some do not mention abortion out of fear of losing support for other issues.
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Where the woman in question is unable to afford the medical expenses involved, Government shall bear the cost of the medical expenses.
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bans abortion. Section 140 makes procuring an abortion a crime punishable by fourteen years of prison. Section 141 criminalizes
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Dierickx, Susan; Balen, Julie; Longman, Chia; Rahbari, Ladan; Clarke, Ed; Jarjou, Bintu; Coene, Gily (31 January 2019).
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and the Maputo Protocol, which noted the ban on and lack of data about abortion. It was reviewed in May 2019, and the
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Lavelanet, Antonella F.; Schlitt, Stephanie; Johnson, Brooke Ronald, Jr.; Ganatra, Bela (20 December 2018).
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Unlike other countries, the Gambia does not have significant advocacy or public debate about abortion. Most
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Government facilities can provide abortion services only to save the life of the woman. Procedures use only
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Lowe, Mat; Sagnia, Phebian Ina Grant; Awolaran, Olusegun; Mongbo, Yves Armand MĂ©dessi (13 December 2021).
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Laing, Susan P.; Sinmyee, Smruti V.; Rafique, Khizar; Smith, Helen E.; Cooper, Max J. (September 2019).
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common and prosecution was rare. In the 1930s, fears about excessive sexuality led to restrictive laws.
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Dierickx, Susan; Coene, Gily; Evans, Megan; Balen, Julie; Longman, Chia (4 December 2019).
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result in 13% of maternal mortality in the Gambia. In 2011, the country had 19 cases of
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In 2010, the government passed the Women's Act. It resulted from Section 28 of the 1997
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International bodies that have urged the Gambia to legalize abortion include the
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Rerimoi, A. J.; Niemann, J.; Lange, I.; Timæus, Im. M. (16 May 2019).
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The Ministry of Health found that, in 2018, there were 1,985 cases of
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Nyanzi, Stella; Manneh, Hawah; Walraven, Gijs (April 2007).
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International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Minister of Women's Affairs, Children, and Social Welfare
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Sagnia, Phebian I. G.; Jeng, Momodou (February 2023).
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The penal code, written in 1933, banned abortion. The
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African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies
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Index

the Gambia
abortion
the life of the mother
birth defects
Women's Act
Yahya Jammeh
Criminal Code of the Gambia
self-induced abortion
Women's Act
life of the mother is at risk
deformities
the colonial government
Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Infant Life Preservation Act 1929
Rex v Bourne
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Maputo Protocol
reservations
Yahya Jammeh
African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies
Solidarity for African Women's Rights
Office of the Vice President
Minister of Women's Affairs
Women's Bureau
National Assembly
African Union
Constitution of the Gambia
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Adama Barrow
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

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