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The Right To An Abortion

What will be the effects of George W. Bush's decision to ban US funding for abortion aid?

One of George W. Bush's first moves as President was to block American aid tied to abortion, withdrawing funding for abortion from some of the world's poorest countries. What will the effects of this ban be, and has the new president shown a lack of understanding for women in those countries?

Also on the programme: Are women naturally more vengeful than men? Plus, the last in their series of recipes for a healthier life.

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28 minutes

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project