The situation of induced abortion has changed markedly over the past few decades. This
report provides updated information on the incidence of abortion worldwide, the laws that …

A systematic review was conducted of 13 peer-reviewed articles and eight reports focused
on indicators of quality abortion care. A total of 75 indicators of quality abortion were …

Background Data of abortion incidence and trends are needed to monitor progress toward
improvement of maternal health and access to family planning. To date, estimates of safe …

The transition to parenthood is a major event in the lifespan of any individual, but takes on
special significance when it precedes the transition to education, work, citizenship and …

Background Gender inequalities are important social determinants of health. We set out to
critically review the literature relating to gender equity and sexual and reproductive health …

This report assesses progress over the past decade regarding the legality, safety and
accessibility of abortion services worldwide. It summarizes developments in policy and …

Despite induced abortion being legally available in South Africa after a change in legislation
in 1996, barriers to accessing safe abortion services continue to exist. These barriers …

Background Despite changes to the abortion legislation in South Africa in 1996, barriers to
women accessing abortion services still exist including provider opposition to abortions and …

Background Despite abortion being legally available in South Africa after a change in
legislation in 1996, barriers to accessing safe abortion services continue to exist. These …

Unsafe abortion continues to be a major cause of maternal death; it accounts for 14.5% of all
maternal deaths globally and almost all of these deaths occur in countries with restrictive …