Maira Verónica Figueroa Marroquín who was one of the “Las 17” group of Salvadoran women imprisoned following obstetric emergencies was freed from prison in El Salvador on 13th March after her…

As in many countries, abortion is a taboo subject in Brazil. Abortion is highly legally restricted and amid a rising tide of conservatism in Brazil and concerns that abortion will…

SAAF partner, Women’s Action Group in Zimbabwe calls for a change in legislation in the country “Women should be given a choice to decide on issues concerning their health. Through working…

SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR – A Salvadoran woman jailed for 30 years for a miscarriage deemed to be an illegal abortion on Friday pleaded for her freedom before a court…

Brighter future for former sex worker and her daughter My name is Joan and I am 35. I was a sex worker for five years but now I have a…

Life-saving post-abortion care for sex workers My name is Masitula. I’m a single mother of two sons and I’m a sex worker. I live in Nansana Wakiso district near Kampala.…

From garbage collector to sexual health counsellor My name is Ali. I have worked with Lady Mermaid’s Bureau (LMB) for eight years as a programme officer and I am also…

My name is Debora and I’m 20-years-old. This is my fourth year as a sex worker. From it I earn some living. I get some money to pay rent, I…

If you need information about how to have a safe abortion please visit this page for hotlines around the world. I am Pretty Lynn, aged 25. I am a sex…