Discover a unique investigation

of its kind

We explore the criminalization of women seeking sexual and reproductive healthcare in Latin America, making its impact visible and advocating for reproductive justice.

About the Initiative

Through a comparative study in six countries, we analyze empirical evidence on the impact of the criminalization of those seeking sexual and reproductive healthcare, identifying trends of human rights violations that affect criminalized individuals.

We implement a common qualitative and quantitative methodology for the six countries in the report, which includes:

  • The analysis of statistics
    from public entities
  • The analysis of sentences
  • The application and analysis
    of interviews
  • The analysis of local news

Testimonials

“I felt severe stomach pains and was taken to the emergency room, where I was diagnosed with ‘threatened abortion.’ I didn’t know I was pregnant, as I had no symptoms and my period came normally every month.”

 

Ysabel, 25 years old

Partner Organizations

Brazil

Chile

Guatemala

Perú

Dominican Republic

Uruguay

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