"FPA Sri Lanka takes this opportunity to welcome the relaxation of the abortion law on these two counts. As an organization who has repeatedly and constantly advocated for relaxation of the archaic abortion law to provide relief to most deserving cases, such as rape victims and mothers carrying unviable foetuses, we consider this amendment to the a law, a timely intervention to protect and secure rights of the most vulnerable and victimized group of women.

As a technical partner working in the space of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights we have participated and contributed to the preceding discussions at varying levels and feel that our efforts in this direction have finally seen fruition" - Ms Thushara Agus, Executive Director.

For more information :

http://www.dailynews.lk/2017/08/23/local/126027/bill-allow-aborting-foetus-two-counts