“Forced pregnancy”

This page presents an official legal definition of “Forced pregnancy” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United Nations United Nations

The unlawful confinement of a woman forcibly made pregnant, with the intent of affecting the ethnic composition of any population or carrying out other grave violations of international law. this definition shall not in any way be interpreted as affecting national laws relating to pregnancy.

Source: Rome Statute article 7, Crimes against humanity (International Criminal Court)