Journal of Kapan Multiple Campus
Abortion Services and Women’s Health Rights in Nepal: Legal, Health, and Social Perspective
Despite Nepal’s image as a regional leader in women’s reproductive rights, due to its progressive abortion laws, women in Nepal encounter social and geographical barriers to obtaining abortion services. This paper aims to disclose the legal and social circumstances surrounding abortions in Nepal. This paper tries to bridge the gap between the availability of abortion services and women’s access to them, particularly in rural areas. By reviewing the information provided by the Ministry of Health, CREHPA, and the Gut …