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Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters Volume 27, 2019 - Issue 2: The impact of politics on sexual and reproductive health
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Notes from the field: political norm change for abortion in Pakistan

Anand Cerillo SharmaAssociate Program Manager, Asia Programs, Ipas, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Jina DhillonAssociate Director, Access Team, Ipas, Chapel Hill, NC, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Ghulam ShabbirCountry Director, Ipas Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Anna LynamRegional Program Director, Asia Programs, Ipas, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Pages 126-132 | Published online: 21 Mar 2019

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