"There's a combination of exaltation and disgust," said Joan Dunlop, president of the International Women's Health Coalition, which helped shape the plan.

"Dr. Ferry's been our biggest and main supporter," said Susan Roden, founder of the Breast Health Coalition.

The International Women's Health Coalition and Gender Dynamix identified the imprisonment of Chimbalanga, in particular, as an issue of transphobia.

The Bangladesh Women's Health Coalition began in 1980 by offering abortions.

At this clinic, run by the independent Bangladesh Women's Health Coalition, a bone-thin, seriously anemic woman was slouched on the edge of an examining table waiting for contraceptives.

Next week the International Women's Health Coalition is having a party for Ms. Dunlop.

International Women's Health Coalition.

Adrienne Germain, president of the International Women's Health Coalition, said the document could be used "to make significant progress in going forward" in the fight.

He was designated as International Adviser to the Board of Trustees of the International Women's Health Coalition based in New York.