AD1183: Zimbabweans support women’s autonomy in marital and reproduction choices, but hold mixed views on contraceptives and abortion

Majorities endorse sex education and allowing pregnant pupils to stay in school.

Simangele Moyo-Nyede
13 May 2026

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are an essential facet of public health, human rights, and sustainable development. For women, they entail physical, mental, and social well-being with autonomy in matters of sexuality and childbearing, including access to contraceptives (Starrs et al., 2018).

Zimbabwe has made great strides on SRHR in recent years, with legal and policy frameworks, anchored in the 2013 Constitution, that prioritise SRHR in the 2026-2030 National Health Strategy, increase funding for SRHR services, and prohibit child marriage through the Marriages Act (United Nations Population Fund, 2025, 2026; World Health Organization, 2020).

Continued: https://www.afrobarometer.org/publication/ad1183-zimbabweans-support-womens-autonomy-in-marital-and-reproduction-choices-but-hold-mixed-views-on-contraceptives-and-abortion/

13.05.2026

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Nine in 10 UK voters across parties support right to abortion, poll finds

YouGov survey shows cross-party consensus – but that many fear abortion access could be reduced

Hannah Al-Othman
Thu 23 Apr 2026

New polling has found that whatever their party political leanings, an overwhelming majority of people support the right to access an abortion – although young people, in particular, fear reproductive rights may be reduced.

The YouGov polling, commissioned by MSI Reproductive Choices to mark its 50th anniversary, found nine in 10 people support the right to access an abortion.

Continued: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/23/uk-voters-abortion-rights-women-health-poll

23.04.2026

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AD1162: Gambians support women’s autonomy on marriage but want restrictions on contraceptives and abortion

Citizens favour teaching sex education in school and allowing pregnant girls to continue their education.

Luqman Saka and Bill Clinton Alex
3 Apr 2026

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental aspects of public health and human rights, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality and childbearing (Starr et al., 2018). At their foundation is the right of individuals to make informed, autonomous decisions about their sexual and reproductive lives, free from coercion, violence, and discrimination.

In The Gambia, public attitudes toward SRHR are evolving within a context of generally conservative dispositions on issues such as women’s agency and autonomy over their bodies, contraceptive use, and abortion (see Afrobarometer, 2024, 64-66).

Continued: https://www.afrobarometer.org/publication/ad1162-gambians-support-womens-autonomy-on-marriage-but-want-restrictions-on-contraceptives-and-abortion/

03.04.2026

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Polling – Support for Abortion Access (in Australia)

March 17, 2026
The Australia Institute

Redbridge, on behalf of The Australia Institute, surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,010 Australians about their knowledge of, and opinions on, abortion.

The results show that the majority (62%) of Australians support access to abortion. Across voting intentions, a majority of respondents support access to abortion.

Continued: https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/polling-abortion/

17.03.2026

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Majority of Americans see fellow citizens as morally bad — but Canadians are the opposite

By Joe Van Wonderen
March 08, 2026

Most Americans see their fellow Yankees as morally bad, while less than one in 10 Canadians feel the same about their fellow Canucks, a new survey from the Pew Research Center found.

The centre polled nearly 32,000 people from 25 different countries in 2025 to study how citizens reacted to various topics including homosexuality, abortion, and gambling, giving respondents the option to cast a moral judgement.

Continued: https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/majority-of-americans-see-fellow-citizens-as-morally-bad-but-canadians-see-the-opposite/

08.03.2026

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AD1087: Ghanaians support women’s autonomy but are divided on abortion and contraceptives

Most citizens back sex education and letting pregnant girls stay in school.

Maame Akua Amoah Twum
2 Dec 2025

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) remain a critical challenge in Ghana, particularly with regard to teenage pregnancy and access to contraception. Between 2016 and 2020, Ghana recorded 13,444 pregnancies among girls aged 10-14 and 542,131 pregnancies among adolescents aged 15-19 (UNFPA-Ghana, 2022). Teenage pregnancy rates are about twice as high in rural areas as in cities (Mohammed, 2023). Poverty, limited education, and stigma surrounding SRHR continue to restrict access to essential services (Amoadu et al., 2022).

One profound consequence of teenage pregnancy is educational disruption. A study in a suburb of Accra (Chorkor) showed that more than 80% of pregnant schoolgirls drop out permanently (Gyan, 2013), and participants in re-entry programmes often face stigma, a lack of support, and economic hardship.

Continued: https://www.afrobarometer.org/publication/ad1087-ghanaians-support-womens-autonomy-but-are-divided-on-abortion-and-contraceptives/

02.12.2025

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South Africans support women’s autonomy in marriage and reproduction, including abortion

Most citizens endorse making contraceptives available regardless of people’s age or marital status.

Rehan Visser
28 Nov 2025

… A special question module in Afrobarometer’s Round 10 survey (2025) explores the opinions and experiences of South Africans related to sexual and reproductive health and rights. Most citizens think women should have autonomy in making decisions regarding marriage and reproduction.

Large majorities support making contraceptives available to everyone who is sexually active regardless of age or marital status. More than eight in 10 agree that girls who become pregnant or have children should be allowed to continue their education, while a similar proportion support sex education in school.

Continued: https://www.afrobarometer.org/publication/ad1085-south-africans-support-womens-autonomy-in-marriage-and-reproduction-including-abortion/

28.11.2025

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4 out of 10 Koreans support abortion on demand: survey

Oct. 19, 2025
Yoon Min-sik

More than 40 percent of men and women in South Korea believe in women's right to get an abortion on demand, a recent survey showed Sunday.

The survey on 300 women and 102 men aged 15-49 showed that 44.6 percent of the female respondents and 44.1 percent of the male respondents said, "a woman should be able to get an abortion, based on her judgement and choice."

Continued: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10596402

19.10.2025

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Most Czechs back abortion, euthanasia; public divided on prostitution

A new CVVM poll shows strong support for abortion and euthanasia in Czechia, while opinions on prostitution remain split across demographics.

Written by Expats.cz Staff
23.08.2025

A new public opinion survey conducted by the Center for Public Opinion Research (CVVM) highlights strong support among Czechs for abortion and euthanasia, while attitudes toward prostitution remain more divided.

The survey, which included responses from 1,712 adults in May and June of this year, explored some of the country’s most debated social issues, reflecting how cultural, religious, and demographic factors shape public views. Experts say these results provide insight into shifting social attitudes in Czechia.

Continued: https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/poll-most-czechs-back-abortion-euthanasia-public-divided-on-prostitution

23.08.2025

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Majority of Lithuanians support abortion coverage by state insurance – survey

Karolina Ambrazaitytė, BNS
2 July 2025

Six in 10 Lithuanians support full or partial state funding for abortion services, according to a recent poll commissioned by BNS and conducted by the public opinion and market research centre Vilmorus.

The survey found that 30.2% of respondents believe abortion should be fully funded in all cases, while 32.4% support funding only under exceptional circumstances, such as rape or medical indications. Another 24.1% had no opinion, and the remaining respondents opposed the idea.

Continued: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2600996/majority-of-lithuanians-support-abortion-coverage-by-state-insurance-survey

02.07.2025