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What a landmark ruling on abortion will mean for women in India

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Women in India will now have access to life-saving reproductive healthcare, regardless of marital status. Image: Unsplash/Belle Maluf

Dhwani Nagpal
Content and Partnerships Specialist, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum
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Correlation between unintended pregnancy rate 2015–2019 and gender inequality index, 2019. Image: UNFPA

Almost 90% of women in India are now reported to be “shut out” from the labour market.
Almost 90% of women in India are now reported to be “shut out” from the labour market. Image: World Bank

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