Thousands of women in Brazil protested on Saturday (June 15) against a bill that would equate abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy to homicide. “If Brazil were a country that was concerned about people, women and children, it would have already taken this step instead of these setbacks that we have to fight against every week,” said obstetric doctor Flavia Estevan. - REUTERS

 

Brazilian women march against bill tightening abortion ban

Thousands of women in Brazil protested on Saturday (June 15) against a bill that would equate abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy to homicide. “If Brazil were a country that was concerned about people, women and children, it would have already taken this step instead of these setbacks that we have to fight against every week,” said obstetric doctor Flavia Estevan. - REUTERS

Published: 17 Jun 2024