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This document presents a comprehensive overview of international human rights standards that are relevant to abortion and how they can be used as advocacy tools. Part I introduces the sources of international human rights standards and suggests ways that non-governmental organizations can promote state compliance with these standards. Part II focuses on sexual and reproductive rights, reviewing human rights standards that can be applied to abortion-related care. Part III presents case studies demonstrating how international standards can be applied to concrete cases. The appendices provide lists of international human rights standards that are important for reproductive health and the status of ratifications of these treaties. [Descriptors: Reproductive Rights - Abortion, International]