Research on Regulation, Availability and Practice of Abortion in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Research on Regulation, Availability and Practice of Abortion in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author(s): Delila Hasanbegović Vukas
Contributor(s): Darko Pandurević (Editor), Emina Bošnjak (Editor)
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Civil Law, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Sarajevo Open Centre
Keywords: BiH; legislation; regulation; health; women; abortion; availability; practice;
Summary/Abstract: This publication outlines and analyses the regulation, availability, and practices of and access to abortion in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The first part outlines and analyses international and national legal framework pertaining to abortion and sexual and reproductive rights in a broader sense, with the aim of mapping the positive (existing) regulations in this area, and identifying gaps and room for improvement. Therefore, the first part of the report covers: – analysis of international documents that address sexual and reproductive rights and health, and – analysis of BiH legislation (Federation of BiH, the Republika Srpska, Brčko District of BiH) pertaining to healthcare, reproductive health, specifically abortion, statistical indicators and financing of services under health insurance. The second part outlines and analyses the practices of healthcare institutions and facilities in terms of recognition, enjoyment and exercise of the right to abortion from the perspective of availability of and access to abortion services. Furthermore, we present and analyse the experiences of women from BiH who have had the experience of abortion. In the end, the report presents the findings/conclusions of the research on the availability of abortion, and develops recommendations for improving access to abortion in BiH based on the findings of the research.

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