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Tewodros Melesse

Zeinab Badawi speaks to Ethiopian-born, Tewodros Melesse, director-general of the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

Few issues are as controversial as abortion when it comes to discussing women's rights. Pro-life campaigners believe a woman's right to control her fertility does not extend to abortion on demand. In January, President Trump blocked US federal funding to groups who provide or promote abortions. One such organisation is the IPPF - the International Planned Parenthood Federation - which will lose millions of dollars as a result. Zeinab Badawi speaks to its Ethiopian-born director-general Tewodros Melesse. Does he accept that the IPPF's support of abortion means it is right that it forfeit US government funding?

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Jul 2017 07:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest Tewodros Melesse

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