Table 1 Objectives, pathways for the theory of change and expected results

Strengthen AOGU’s capacity as safe abortion advocates; To strengthen AOGU as a professional organization that can drive and lead on change (pathway 1)

AOGU operationalized organizational policies and updated its strategic plan and priority statements in line with the advocacy project objectives

AOGU project staff (Project management unit) recruited and received FIGO-supported training on various aspects, including advocacy, communication, project management, monitoring and evaluation

Establish a coordinated and vibrant network of partners supportive of safe abortion (pathway 2)

To strengthen partnerships on advocacy

Strengthen coalition of like-minded partners as advocates to end morbidity and mortality from abortion

Transform the social and gender norms at all levels regarding safe abortion (pathway 3)

To create increased awareness about the root causes of abortion deaths, and to promote discussion of abortion through changing the narratives about abortion

Address the root causes of abortion deaths, including abortion stigma, through open discussion on abortion

Raise awareness of the legal and policy environment regarding abortion (pathway 4)

Awareness of the legal and policy framework will promote opportunities to identify critical roles to address the root causes of abortion-related deaths

Ability to promote abortion care and end abortion deaths to the full extent of available laws and policies

Promote the generation and use abortion data for evidence-informed policy and practice (pathway 5)

Available made available and widely disseminated to inform policy and practice

Information on abortion and opportunities for evidence-informed policies and practices