by Ana Martha Sanchez | Mar 24, 2026
Evidence-based practical manual on medical abortion (misoprostol and mifepristone) in contexts that require particular attention, but do not contraindicate its use. Aimed primarily at abortion escorts in Latin America and the Caribbean, it also serves as a useful resource for health personnel providing safe abortions.
by Ana Martha Sanchez | Feb 17, 2026 | Abortion, myths and stigma, Safe Abortion, Abortion, myths and stigma, Clinical practice, Clinical practice, Reproductive health, Safe Abortion, Reproductive health
Both medical abortion and vacuum aspiration are methods endorsed and recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of Gynecobstetrics and Obstetrics (FIGO) for their safety and efficacy. Both procedures allow for the safe...
by Ana Martha Sanchez | Feb 17, 2026 | Abortion, myths and stigma, Self-managed abortion, Safe Abortion, Abortion, myths and stigma, Safe Abortion, Self-managed abortion
One of the questions we receive most frequently is about the safety of the medical abortion procedure: is it safe, how effective is it, what are the warning signs, what is the correct dosage, among many others. These doubts come mainly from women and other pregnant...
by Itzel Olivera | Jan 23, 2026 | Abortion, legal and regulatory frameworks, Human rights, Safe Abortion, Self-managed abortion
Did you know that abortion is also self-care? Learn why deciding with information and support protects health and autonomy. Deciding is a human right.
by Ana Martha Sanchez | Jan 22, 2026 | Abortion, myths and stigma, Human rights, Safe Abortion, Self-managed abortion, Uncategorized
In the context of September 28th, Global Day of Action for Safe and Free Abortion, Latin America presents a diverse framework in the advance towards the defense of the right to decide. We note in Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Uruguay more progressive laws that facilitate access to abortion.
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