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What is the 'global gag rule', and why does Trump support it? – video
This US aid policy, rescinded by Obama, is likely to be brought back by Trump. It could put millions of women’s lives at risk and lead to more unsafe abortions
President Trump took the first step of his administration's war on women's health by signing an executive order today to reinstate the Mexico City policy-- also known as the global gag rule.
According to the policy, foreign organizations that receive U.S. aid cannot have anything to do with abortion, including mentioning the word abortion or providing women with information, even when the organizations use their own non-U.S. funds and even in countries where abortion is legal. The policy is a clear assault on access to health care and free speech around the globe.
What happened when the policy was in place before? Clinics across the globe closed, depriving communities access to essential supplies including contraception.
