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El Salvador’s Supreme Court Continues to Toy with Young Mother’s Life
A decision by El Salvador’s Supreme Court to once again put off a ruling on whether or not to allow a severely ill pregnant woman to have an abortion shows…
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Eyes on El Salvador: will officials act to #SaveBeatriz?
There has been an overwhelming amount of global support over the past few weeks for Beatriz and those in El Salvador working tirelessly on her behalf to save her life.…
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Annual Report: Argentina 2013
Argentine Republic Head of state and government Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Women pregnant as a result of rape continued to face obstacles in accessing legal abortions, despite a Supreme Court…
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What Would You Tell a Victim of Domestic Violence?
In Nicaragua, pressing charges may no longer be an option. The Nicaraguan government must not allow mediation to replace punishment of gender-based violence.
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Why El Salvador Must Immediately #SaveBeatriz
Beatriz has been subjected to another week of cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, and have no news regarding action by the authorities to save her life.
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El Salvador Must Act Immediately to Save Severely Ill Pregnant Woman’s Life
The Salvadoran authorities must urgently comply with a recommendation by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to provide a seriously ill pregnant woman with vital medical treatment within 72 hours,…
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Beatriz: Condemned to Die at 22 by El Salvador?
Beatriz’s life is literally in the hands of the Salvadoran government. Demand that they immediately grant her the life-saving medical treatment she needs - before it’s too late.
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Salvadoran Authorities Must Act Urgently to Save Young Woman’s Life in High-Risk Pregnancy
Amnesty International is mobilizing its worldwide activist network to demand that a 22-year-old woman in El Salvador be granted a medically necessary abortion to save her life. The woman, Beatriz,…
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Why Does Salvadoran Law Condemn This Young Mother to Death?
Beatriz is at high-risk for pregnancy-related death. Yet abortion is illegal in El Salvador under ALL circumstances.
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It’s Your Body: Know Your Rights!
Because of discrimination, violence against women, less access to education, and an intersection of additional human right abuses, women and girls are disproportionately affected when sexual and reproductive rights are…
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10 Absurd and Unjust Arrests of 2012
You might be surprised to learn what can get you thrown in jail in a few places around the world, and how harsh the sentences are once you’re there. Every…
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Why is El Salvador Cruelly Punishing Women Who Need Medical Help?
Since 1998, El Salvador has had a total ban on abortions, under any circumstances. In March of this year, Salvadoran police arrested a woman (“Mery”) when she sought medical treatment…