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Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions
- A 27-year-old Brazilian woman reported being denied a legal abortion after being raped during Carnival and ultimately decided to terminate her pregnancy at home with medication bought illegally, stating, 'I was terrified I was going to die.'
- Brazil's abortion laws are very restrictive, allowing termination only in cases of rape, life-threatening risks, or when the fetus has no brain function, according to reports.
- A study revealed that only 290 facilities provide abortion services across Brazil, which has a population of approximately 213 million people, highlighting significant barriers.
- Advocates argue that women, especially those with limited means, face disproportionate obstacles in accessing abortion services, including location and resistance from medical staff.
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'I was terrified I was going to die.' Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions
A Brazilian woman who says she became pregnant after being raped in March should have been granted access to a legal abortion.
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Folha de S.PauloCanada reaffirms what the law says, that under 14-year-olds have the right to stop pregnancy without complications.
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