Abortion in Mauritania
Mauritania’s abortion laws are very restrictive, permitting abortion only to save the life of the pregnant person. Legal and healthcare constraints limit access to safe abortion, increasing the risk of unsafe procedures [1].
Is abortion legal in Mauritania?
No. Abortion is legal only to save the pregnant person’s life. According to Mauritania’s Penal Code, abortion is only allowed when necessary to save the life of the pregnant person; there are no legal exceptions for health risks, rape, or fetal anomalies [1].Due to these strict limitations, many pregnant people resort to unsafe abortion methods. International health organizations have highlighted the public health consequences and called for increased access to reproductive health services in Mauritania [2].
Abortion with pills in Mauritania
In-clinic abortion in Mauritania
Support and Resources in Mauritania
Who can I contact for more information about abortion in Mauritania?
Please contact the following organizations to access abortion services and information.
Women On Web
International Organization, Abortion support and access to pills.