The Harmful Impact of the Global Gag Rule

Policy Briefs October 10, 2017

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When it was previously implemented, the Global Gag Rule’s negative effects were wide-ranging. The policy reduced access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and decimated health systems by undermining the most effective and experienced health care providers and putting their services out of reach.

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