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Reproductive Health Matters
An international journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Volume 12, 2004 - Issue sup24: Abortion law, policy and practice in transition
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Advocacy for Reform of the Abortion Law in Nigeria

Boniface A Oye-AdeniranDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria;Coordinator, Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy, [email protected]
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Carolyn M LongJust Associates, WashingtonDC, USA
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Isaac F AdewoleDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria;Coordinator, Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy, [email protected]
Pages 209-217 | Published online: 27 Apr 2005

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