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Abortion and contraception rules in The Republic of Moldova

SHAPE classifies family planning and abortion rights in the Republic of Moldova as restricted, combining abortion law and contraception policy.

Restricted framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • Abortion: Abortion is available on request through 12 weeks, with later access on specified grounds.
  • Contraception: EPF's 2026 contraception-policy score is 60.4%; the atlas records no general coverage; targeted youth and vulnerable-group support.
  • Interpretation: The status combines legal rules and national policy access; regional availability and individual eligibility may differ.

[Sources: https://abortion-policies.srhr.org/countries/ ; https://www.epfweb.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/CCInfoEU_A3_EN_2026_FEB22-HiRes.pdf]

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