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200+ Groups Call for Permanent End to U.S. Global Gag Rule

HeadlineJun 23, 2021

An international coalition of over 200 groups is calling on the Biden administration to permanently end the so-called global gag rule, which bars non-profits in other countries from receiving U.S. funds if they provide abortions or even refer or counsel people on abortion. Biden rescinded the rule but it remains at risk of being reinstated in future Republican administrations.

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