The Take Inside Brazil's abortion culture wars
Aug 20, 2024
Luna Borges, a researcher and lawyer specializing in Brazilian abortion legislation, dives deep into the contentious battle over abortion rights in Brazil. She discusses a proposed bill that could criminalize abortion more severely than rape, igniting protests and renewed feminist activism. Borges highlights alarming child rape statistics and the struggles for women facing legal and societal hurdles. The conversation also uncovers the tension between conservative religious values and the push for reproductive rights, revealing a complex landscape of healthcare and women's rights.
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