Abortion is legal only when the pregnant person’s life is at risk, when there's fetal malformation or in cases of rape or incest. It is not allowed for reasons like economic hardship or upon request.
The consequences for abortion-related offenses can be severe. People who seek abortions outside the legal exceptions may face legal penalties, although the enforcement of these laws is not always consistent. Despite the legal framework, access to safe abortion services remains limited, with many women resorting to unsafe methods due to the stigma surrounding abortion and the limited availability of trained healthcare providers.
Reproductive rights activists have been calling for broader access to safe abortion services and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education. However, these efforts have faced significant challenges, with the government focusing more on expanding contraception access rather than legalizing abortion.
