Nicaragua: The impact of the complete ban of abortion in Nicaragua: Briefing to the United Nations Committee against Torture

Nicaragua: The impact of the complete ban of abortion in Nicaragua: Briefing to the United Nations Committee against Torture

Index Number: AMR 43/005/2009
Date Published: 29 April 2009
Categories: Nicaragua

In this briefing, Amnesty International conveys concerns regarding the denial of access to essential medical services through legislation that imposes an absolute ban on the provision of abortion services and the criminalisation of abortion. The denial of access to legal and safe abortion services can cause delays in treatment which pose a threat to the health and life of Nicaraguan women and girls. Nicaragua’s obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment are therefore considered.