Sumário:Competing narratives and changin contexts of abortion : from patriarchy to reproductive rights: Abortion under apartheid. Political transition and democracy : law reform in the context of feminist voices, public health and reproductive rights. The feminist, rights-based and public health narratives of abortion law reform -- Twenty years of abortion law in South Africa: A positive start to expanding acess and defending the law: Legal challenges and conflicts : defeding women's rights and health amidst a changing pro-life narrative. Deepening inequalities of access. Declining political will and new directions -- Abortion law at the cross-roads? : lessons and challeges.