This document summarizes a presentation given by Caitlin Gerdts on abortion trends around the world. Some key points include: - The decline in the global abortion rate has stalled in recent years, coinciding with a plateau in contraceptive use. - The abortion rate is higher in developing countries than developed countries. - When performed safely, abortion is very safe but when performed unsafely can have serious health consequences especially in developing countries where most abortions are considered unsafe. - Most women live in countries where abortion is restricted or prohibited, with the highest restrictions in Latin America and Africa.