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In Cote d'Ivoire, abortion is only permitted to save the life of the pregnant person. The abortion must also be approved of by two medical professionals. The details of the abortion law can be found in Section III. Avortement, Article 366 of the Penal Code.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4987/abortion-law-cote-d-ivoire Abortion Law Cote d'Ivoire]</ref> | In Cote d'Ivoire, abortion is only permitted to save the life of the pregnant person. The abortion must also be approved of by two medical professionals. The details of the abortion law can be found in Section III. Avortement, Article 366 of the Penal Code.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4987/abortion-law-cote-d-ivoire Abortion Law Cote d'Ivoire]</ref> | ||
These strict laws mean that women may obtain abortions from clandestine, illegal providers. These providers may not be properly trained or may be operate in unsanitary, unsafe conditions.<ref>[http://news.trust.org/item/20160418091818-qx2zt/ Strict laws drive West African women to dangerous, illegal abortions</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||