USA President Donald Trump signed a decree that bans the US federal government from funding foreign Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that support abortion
“The president, it’s no secret, has made it very clear he’s a pro-life president. He wants to stand up for all Americans, including the unborn,” White House spokesman Sean Spicer said.
The spokesman further said that the policy which prohibits foreign non-governmental organizations from using US funding to provide abortion services, information, counseling or referrals, respects the taxpayer funding.
According to AFP, Trump’s move has deepened the concern among already apprehensive US family planning and women’s rights organisations.
“The world’s most vulnerable women will suffer as a direct result of this policy, which undermines years of effort to improve women’s health… This will cause clinic closures around the world — resulting in more unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion, not less.” said Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards
