Abstract
Since its first publication in 2003, the World Health Organization's “Safe abortion: technical and policy guidance for health systems” has had an influence on abortion policy, law, and practice worldwide. To reflect significant developments in the clinical, service delivery, and human rights aspects of abortion care, the Guidance was updated in 2012. This article reviews select recommendations of the updated Guidance, highlighting 3 key themes that run throughout its chapters: evidence-based practice and assessment, human rights standards, and a pragmatic orientation to safe and accessible abortion care. These themes not only connect the chapters into a coherent whole. They reflect the research and advocacy efforts of a growing field in women's health and human rights.
| Original language | Canadian English |
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| Journal | Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press |
| Publication status | Published - Jan. 1 2013 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Abortion
- Abortion Law
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Safe Abortion Policy
- World Health Organization Guidance
Disciplines
- Health Law and Policy
- Human Rights Law
- Law
- Law and Gender
- Sexuality and the Law
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