The Working Group of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) on
the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion and its Consequences received a mandate to contribute …

Unsafe abortion is one of the main causes of maternal mortality and severe morbidity in
countries with restrictive abortion laws. In 2007, the International Federation of Gynecology …

An evaluation of the current situation regarding implementation of the plans of action for the
prevention of unsafe abortion shows that more than half of the countries selected for the …

Unsafe abortion is a recognized public health problem that contributes significantly to
maternal mortality. At least 13% of maternal mortality is caused by unsafe abortion, mostly in …

Unsafe abortion is one of the most serious public health and human rights issues in South
America. Rates are among the highest in the world and account for 13% of maternal deaths …

Unsafe abortion is prevalent in many developing countries, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa,
Latin America and South and Southeast Asia, where abortion laws are more restrictive, the …

This article describes the goals and activities included in the national plans of action for the
prevention of unsafe abortion. With broad variability, all were in line with the initiative's …

FIGO established a Working Group on the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion in 2007 and a
parallel program or “Initiative” with the same name. The initiative involved 46 FIGO member …

International collaboration with organizations and agencies sharing the same objectives is a
basic requirement for the success of the FIGO Initiative for the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion …

Objective: FIGO's Ethical guidelines regarding induced abortion for non-medical reasons
offer guidance concerning women's right to safe abortion services and the medical …