This submission sets out concerns over US policies that restrict foreign aid for abortion services, which we urge the Committee against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (“Committee”) consider in its preparation of the list of issues to be examined during review of the United States’ (“US”) periodic report for the 59th Session. These policies systematically deny access to abortion services to girls and women around the world, including war rape victims, resulting in severe physical and mental pain and suffering in contravention of US obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (“CAT” or “Convention”).

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