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Eight countries sign up to counter Trump's global anti-abortion move

Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister Isabella Lovin (Photo: Courtesy)

Eight countries have joined an initiative to raise millions of dollars to replace shortfalls caused by President Donald Trump's ban on US-funded groups around the world providing information on abortion, Sweden's deputy prime minister said.

Isabella Lovin told Reuters a conference would be held on March 2 in Brussels to kick-start the funding initiative to help non-governmental organizations whose family planning projects could be affected.

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