Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe.
While it's unlikely abortion would be restricted here, Law 194 allowed for conscientious objection by doctors - and across the country, around 70% of medics now refuse to perform the procedure. In some regions, it's 90%.
The story of Savita Halappanavar, who died of sepsis in Ireland in 2012, because she was not allowed a termination, is now being reshared widely in Ireland, by people warning Americans to prepare themselves for many similar deaths.A "shameful decision" said Grainne Taggart of Amnesty International, who has fought hard for abortion rights in Northern Ireland.
"This will embolden the most conservative groups in our countries who consistently deny women rights", says Mariana Moisa, a leading pro-abortion rights' activist in El Salvador where abortion is banned in all cases including where the mother's life is endangered, rape or incest. "It's lamentable. A retrograde step which only goes to illustrate the contempt and lack of concern which exists around the world for women."Canada doesn't often like to butt its nose in its neighbour's - and largest trading partner's - business.
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