
14 March 2018
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…
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4 January 2018
BRAZILIAN WOMEN BREAK TABOO TO TALK ABOUT ILLEGAL ABORTIONS
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…
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27 December 2017
RAPE SURVIVORS DENIED LEGAL ABORTION IN ZIMBABWE
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…
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9 December 2017
SAAF PARTNER SUPPORTS WOMAN JAILED FOR MISCARRIAGE
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…
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5 December 2017
Joan’s Story
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…
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5 December 2017
Masitula’s Story
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.…
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5 December 2017
Ali’s Story
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…
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5 December 2017
Debora’s Story
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…
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5 December 2017
Pretty Lynn’s Story
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…
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