In Togo, abortion is only legal in the cases of pregnancy from rape or incest, risk to the mother's health or life, or risk of birth defects. The law requires abortion to be performed by a doctor.
In 1920, Togo banned abortion. Reproductive rights organizations have worked to raise awareness of abortion. In December 2006, it became one of the first African countries to reform its abortion law.
Access to abortion is low due to stigma, lack of knowledge, and lack of doctors. Abortion has increased in frequency in Lomé, and is more common among younger women. Illegal vendors provide abortion drugs. Post-abortion care has been available in hospitals since the 2000s.