The legal status of abortion and the availability of the different
medication abortion methods varies widely by country. The database on
this website provides information about the legality of abortion and
the status of mifepristone, searchable by country. In many additional
countries misoprostol is registered and may be available through
clinics and pharmacies for use as a single agent for early pregnancy
termination. In some settings, misoprostol may also be available through women's organizations and feminist collectives.
Around the world there are a number of organizations available to help women access safe, affordable
abortion care, including Women on Web,
the International Consortium for Medical Abortion,
Marie Stopes International, Women Help Women, and
British Pregnancy Advisory Services.
