By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.

The O’Neill Institute believes that the law is a fundamental tool for solving critical health problems.

Global Approaches to Abortion as Health Care - O'Neill

The O’Neill Institute believes that the law is a fundamental tool for solving critical health problems.

74

Abortion is healthcare. I was 18 weeks pregnant, and our fetus died. Abortion was the only way of saving my life. Easy? No. Grief stricken? Yes. Necessary? Sadly, absolutely.

Replies