RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Integrating rights and evidence: a technical advance in abortion guideline development
JF BMJ Global Health
JO BMJ Global Health
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e004141
DO 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004141
VO 6
IS 2
A1 Fiona de Londras
A1 Amanda Cleeve
A1 Maria Isabel Rodriguez
A1 Antonella Lavelanet
YR 2021
UL http://gh.bmj.com/content/6/2/e004141.abstract
AB As part of its core work, the WHO generates, translates and disseminates knowledge, including through guideline development. In recent years, substantial work has been undertaken to revise the Evidence to Decision framework in order to fully integrate inter alia human rights. This paper describes an innovative methodological approach taken by the authors to inform law and policy recommendations for the forthcoming third edition of the Safe Abortion: Technical and Policy Guidance for Health Systems. The methodology described here effectively integrates human rights protection and enjoyment as part of health outcomes and analysis, ensuring that subsequent recommendations are consistent with international human rights standards. This will allow guideline users to make informed decisions on interventions, including legal and policy reform, to fulfil relevant human rights including the right to health.