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Abortion law in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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* By the way healthcare and education (including university ) is free for all citizens in Saudi.
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I agree with some things and others not.
Moon3624 · 18-21, F
@LilithoftheTrees mind to share ?
@Moon3624 I think within the first trimester her reasons shouldn’t matter. Denying women the right to terminate within the first trimester because of financial reasons is taking away her right and treating her no better than livestock. I don’t agree that she needs permission from her partner. What if it’s her partner raping her? I think later term abortions should be allowed within medical contexts. The pill should be available for all. There are many women who don’t get a choice to use contraceptives or who live in abusive households.
Moon3624 · 18-21, F
@LilithoftheTrees
Rape or abusive relationship etc as you mentioned
Are all already under the rape or and mental health exemption in my opinion though

As for the point about first trimester I kinda disagree but this was enlightening
@Moon3624 so if your husband is raping you and you fall pregnant from that you need his permission to terminate? Nah.
Moon3624 · 18-21, F
@LilithoftheTrees
You don’t need it
under the rape exemption, the rapist is a criminal.

Im sure saudi would throw the rapist behind bars anyways before they get to the abortion issue
@Moon3624 A male guardian’s approval is still required in order for a woman to seek a legal abortion in Saudi Arabia. The law permits abortion only on the basis of health or therapeutic grounds, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights.

Spousal rape is NOT considered a crime in Saudi.
Moon3624 · 18-21, F
@LilithoftheTrees

Spouse abuse —> a woman can seek divorce.
So technically abuse is a [b]crime[/b].

As for legal abortion
Guardian or not
If she is qualified for a legal abortion
Such as rape endangerment to her life etc she gets it
@Moon3624 I understand that but if spousal rape isn’t illegal then how will she prove that an unwanted pregnancy will be to her detriment if she needs her rapist’s consent? Even if he is her husband. Can’t you see how oppressive for women and young girls are? And yes I understand there are laws the prohibit rape…but not rape of your spouse. Question. Is there one country that has laws for men’s bodies like there are countries that have laws for women’s bodies?
Moon3624 · 18-21, F
@LilithoftheTrees

“ I understand that but if spousal rape isn’t illegal then how will she prove that an unwanted pregnancy will be to her detriment if she needs her rapist’s consent? Even if he is her husband. Can’t you see how oppressive for women and young girls are? And yes I understand there are laws the prohibit rape…but not rape of your spouse. Question. Is there one country that has laws for men’s bodies like there are countries that have laws for women’s bodies?”

Marriage is based on the strict consent of both partners in Saudi
And naturally “sex “ in marriage is something wanted by both and desired
However If the relationship ends up to be abusive and
Sex turns into rape
The woman do go to court with their solid case and do get divorce
Wether with or without their father
I know of women who did get their divorce easily
It’s easier to do it in Saudi than portrayed.
As for how this plays out when it comes to abortion depends on her physicians and her case and I am no expert.
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“Question. Is there one country that has laws for men’s bodies like there are countries that have laws for women’s bodies?”

I’d love to answer but I don’t have enough knowledge about each and every country to answer that lol
But in Saudi both genders must dress modestly.
But wearing Abaya or covering head or and face is not obligatory in Saudi Arabia but a personal choice
Which is a step forward.
Actually Saudi Arabia before the 70s and 80s
Women had freedom of choosing what to wear
(I have pics of my mom in her 20s with no hijab and normal skirt and blouse in the heart of Saudi with my dad)
but then extremists entered and took control in many sectors and pushed Saudi into a dark period
Until recently the gov started to get rid of this extremism , came out live and apologized and promised to improve
Hence I look forward to the fulfillment of vision 2030 and what follows it
@Moon3624 it sounds like moves in the right direction and I wish your country and the women and men in it all the best.
Moon3624 · 18-21, F
@LilithoftheTrees and I wish for your country and the world in general the same kind wishes 💕