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Forced to Face Sterilisation

At least 38 countries have seen reports of involuntary sterilisation over the past 20 years. The 大象传媒 hears from people who say they have experienced involuntary sterilisation.

At least 38 countries have seen reports of involuntary sterilisation over the past 20 years, with some of those cases involving women being sterilised against their will whilst giving birth.

The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health has voiced her concerns to the 大象传媒 describing the practice as 'gross, inhumane and degrading'. The 大象传媒 hears from people in South Africa and Japan who say they have experienced forced or involuntary sterilisation.

30 minutes

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Sun 18 Apr 2021 19:30GMT

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