The UN and leaders around the world criticized the US Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn a 50-year-old landmark ruling and allow states to outlaw abortion, denouncing it as a step backwards that will harm millions of women. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called the court’s ruling to reverse Roe vs. Wade “a major setback after five decades of protection for sexual and reproductive health and rights in the US.” She said it was a “huge blow to women’s human rights and gender equality,” saying access to safe, legal and effective abortion is firmly rooted in inte…