The Right to Life is universal and every human being is entitled to it.This is according to Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; which states, '...everyone has...

A recent survey has revealed that teenage pregnancies are on the rise. As a result, the Deputy President, William Ruto has issued a warning to chiefs and assistant chiefs across...

On 18th and 19th June 2013, a regional meeting for Health Ministers was hosted in Nairobi, Kenya. Among the countries represented include Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia....

'Women on Waves' (WoW) is an organization which was founded in 1999 by Rebecca Gomperts. After completing her training as an abortion doctor, Rebecca Gomperts worked as a physician on...

This is a story that has been repeated over and over in this country and beyond. A young girl gets pregnant at an untimely moment and is then forced to...

Rwanda: Conditioned Legalization of Abortion Divides Society Until 1977, abortion was generally illegal in Rwanda. The Criminal Code (Ordinance 43/Just.of 18 May 1970), which was based on the 1940 Penal Code...

Introduction Abortion is recognized as an emotive, sensitive and even divisive issue all around the world. The case is no different here in Kenya. This was really brought to light during...

By Phoebe Reading the abortion argument that the pro-choice bring forward makes me wonder if they respect life at all. When an unborn child is referred to as an 'invader' and...

The new constitution consists of clauses that were considered contentious by some groups before the referendum. The abortion clause was included among these. Article 26(4) states "Abortion is not permitted...

Ethiopia like any other country is also struggling with issues concerning abortion. Abortion is illegal in Ethiopia except in cases where the mother's life is in danger, but illegal abortions...