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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In El Salvador, abortion is completely prohibited. No matter the reason, including when pregnancy endangers the life of the woman, when pregnancy endangers the physical or mental health of a woman, when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest | In El Salvador, abortion is completely prohibited. No matter the reason, including when pregnancy endangers the life of the woman, when pregnancy endangers the physical or mental health of a woman, when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or when there is serious risk of fetal impairment, abortion is not permitted. If a woman is found to have illegally terminated her pregnancy, she can face up to 12 years in prison. Depending on the stage of a pregnancy, prosecutors can charge the women with homicide, which carries a penalty of up to 40 years in prison.<ref>[http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/01/03/on-the-front-lines-of-el-salvadors-underground-abortion-economy/ On the Front Lines of El Salvador’s Underground Abortion Economy]</ref> Today, in El Salvador, some women sit in prison due to these strict laws. You can read an article about a lawyer who defends some of these women [https://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/09/12/el-salvadors-abortion-lawyer/?_r=0 here]. | ||
As reported in Foreign Policy, "Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who offer a defiant reprieve from the law find themselves on the front lines of this underground industry. They risk prison terms to provide clandestine abortions inside public hospitals, private clinics, or outside facilities. Many of them operate independently or in small groups, unaware of the others. If they’re caught, they face six to 12 years in jail.".<ref>[http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/01/03/on-the-front-lines-of-el-salvadors-underground-abortion-economy/ On the Front Lines of El Salvador’s Underground Abortion Economy]</ref> | |||
Before 1998, El Salvador allowed abortion under limited circumstances. However, following a bill proposed by by the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) in 1997, a new Penal Code was introduced in 1998. The current laws are strongly supported by the Catholic Church and pro-life lobby. However, there are also vocal opponents, including IPAS, MADRE and Women's Link Worldwide. These groups claim that Salvador abortion laws go against many treaties signed by El Salvador, so they have submitted a report to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_El_Salvador Abortion in El Salvador]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||