In France, Free Birth Control For Girls At Age 15

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7. In South Africa teenagers can get contraceptives from free clinics

And the state assists teenagers in getting abortions without parental notification. Our constitution is exceptional in enshrining women's sexual and reproductive rights, even for minors. So the parental right to control their teenage daughter's reproductive equipment is seen as subordinate to the teenager's right to choose. Similarly, the guarantee of non-discrimination based on sexual orientation is enshrined, which has led to a string of constitutional court cases ensuring that gays can marry and have their spouses fully recognised for insurance purposes, et al.

Both provisions run counter to popular opinion in what is a moderately conservative country and I'm deeply grateful that the writers of our post-Apartheid constitution had the foresight to draft such a liberal document.

Tangentially, this is why the Egyptian consitution writing process is one I've watched with considerable concern. They are literally 2% (in votes) away from a completely secular constitution and it looks like instead they're going to get an Islamist one. And a constitution makes a massive difference.