7 May 2026
World Health Organization | Publication
Unsafe abortion and restrictive legal environments remain significant contributors to preventable morbidity and mortality, underscoring the need for evidence-based, rights-aligned frameworks to ensure access to quality abortion care. This document presents operational guidance developed to support Member States in reforming, interpreting and implementing laws and policies grounded in international human rights law and principles, in line with the recommendations on abortion care.
The guide outlines a structured, iterative approach to law and policy reform organized into four interconnected phases: understanding the current legal and health context, designing appropriate interventions, implementing reforms, and reviewing outcomes.
continued: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240121102