Implementation considerations

• Different modalities exist for the provision of information on abortion, e.g. remote access via hotlines and telemedicine, and through approaches such as harm reduction and community-based outreach (see section 3.6) as well as in-person interactions with health workers.
• Information should be accessible and understandable, including formats catering to low-literacy and differently abled populations.

KEY HUMAN RIGHTS CONSIDERATIONS RELEVANT TO THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION

• Informed consent requires the provision of complete and accurate, evidence-based information.
• Accurate information on abortion must be available to individuals in a way that respects privacy and confidentiality.
• The right to refuse such information when offered must be respected.
• Abortion information should be available to all persons without the consent or authorization of a third party. This includes abortion information being available to adolescents without the consent or authorization of a parent, guardian or other authority.
• Information must be non-discriminatory and non-biased and presented in a respectful manner. It should not fuel stigma or discrimination.
• Dissemination of misinformation, withholding of information and censorship should be prohibited.
• Information should be acceptable to the person receiving it and of high quality; it should be presented in a way that can be understood and it must be accurate and evidence based. For further information and sources, please refer to Box 1.2 and Web annex A: Key international human rights standards on abortion.