illegal abortions
I Helped an 11-Year-Old Rape Victim and Hundreds of Other People Get Abortions After Roe
“We had two patients from Corpus Christi, a 10-hour drive, today. Drove all this way to get a freaking pill.”
I Got an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade
She was 15 when she got an illegal abortion in a dirty Detroit warehouse. Now, she’s terrified others will experience something similar.
What It's Like to Have an Illegal Abortion
It's a crime to have an abortion in Poland, so what do you do when an unwanted pregnancy could ruin your life?
Abortion Is Legal in Italy, But It's Almost Impossible to Get One
Valentina Magnanti miscarried alone in a hospital bathroom after the doctor on shift refused to help her. While abortion remains technically legal in Italy, 70 percent of Italian gynecologists refuse to offer the procedure—with terrifying results for...
How the Philippines's Strict Laws Have Driven Women to Seek Backstreet Abortions
In our new documentary 'Year of Mercy,' Jo Fuertes Knight investigates how strict new reproductive health laws are having fatal consequences in the Philippines.
How the Zika Virus Is Fueling the Abortion Debate in Brazil
Activists are pushing for a legal change in light of the Zika epidemic and microcephaly concerns in Brazil.
A Comic That Shows the Tough Reality of Getting an Abortion in Brazil
After learning she's pregnant, Cynthia encounters emotional and logistical obstacles when trying to access safe and legal abortion services in Brazil.
Sex, Stonings, and Back Street Abortions: The Truth Behind the Maldives 'Tropical Paradise' Image
In an extract from his new book, author JJ Robinson paints a picture of the Maldives far different from the one we see in the Instagram snaps of the rich and famous.
An Interview with the Activist Helping Women Have DIY Abortions
Dr. Rebecca Gomperts is a Dutch activist who has devoted her life to helping women safely terminate pregnancies in countries where doing so is illegal.
The Activist Helping Women Have DIY Abortions
Dr. Rebecca Gomperts is a Dutch activist who has devoted her life to helping women safely terminate pregnancies in countries where doing so is illegal.