Medics from around the world call for decriminalisation of abortion

More than 900 leading medical professionals from around the world have signed an open letter appealing for the decriminalisation of abortion.

The letter, part of an international campaign spearheaded by Amnesty International, includes Irish signatories, though the campaign is not specific to Ireland and is aimed at countries that have restrictions on abortion.

The letter originated within the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics and will be published internationally as part of Amnesty International’s ‘My Body My Rights’ campaign.