With knowledge of how instruments are interpreted by human rights authorities advocates and policy makers
can push governments accountable to respect, protect and fulfil women‘s reproductive rights. The documents
can be cited in educational programs to inform individuals about their rights, in advocacy with government,
through media, and in litigation at the national, regional and international level.
This four-part series of documents aims information on interpretation of human rights treaties. It includes
statements made in international and regional human rights conventions and by various human rights
monitoring bodies that are relevant to addressing unwanted pregnancy and abortion.