The Abortion Diary

Diary Entry 4: Simone, 51 (Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, 1981)


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Simone shares her abortion experience in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil in 1981 where abortion was and still is prohibited by law. Currently, Brazilian law states that a pregnancy can only be terminated if it was a result of a rape, the child would not survive outside of the womb, or if the woman's health is in danger. It is estimated that 800,000 to 1 million people have illegal abortions in Brazil every year.
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The Abortion DiaryBy Melissa Madera

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