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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Lesotho, abortion law has some grey area. On the one hand, abortion is generally prohibited, except for cases when there is necessity for abortion. On the other hand, there is some disagreement regarding the definition of "necessity." Most experts agree that, if the pregnancy endangers the life of the pregnant person, this constitutes "necessity." However, it is difficult to definitively say what else falls under necessity.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/5194/abortion-law-lesotho Abortion law Lesotho]</ref> | |||
According to a [https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/07/health/lesotho-abortions-asequals-intl/index.html 2018 CNN report], many women in Lesotho find clandestine abortion providers online, particularly through Facebook.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/07/health/lesotho-abortions-asequals-intl/index.html In Lesotho, women say they're finding their abortions on Facebook]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||