Subject Line: 10 year old girl needs your attention
Dear President,
Currently the life of a 10-year-old girl who is pregnant after having been raped by her stepfather is in danger. Despite the high risk this pregnancy poses and her mother's request, access to safe abortion has not yet been provided.
I am calling for you to:
- Imminently make a decision to ensure the girl has access to all possible services, including the option of a safe abortion, and to guarantee her right to life, health, and physical and psychological integrity in the short, medium and long-term;
- Guarantee the best interest of the girl, which requires assessing the safety and integrity of the child at the current time and also the possibility of future risk and harm when making decisions that can affect her;
- Ensure a thorough and independent investigation into the sexual abuse and bring those responsible to justice.
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I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
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Atualização #28 anos atrás
Paraguay continues to deny the rights to health, life and physical and mental integrity to a girl who is pregnant as a result of rape, despite national and international outrage. Over half a million actions have been sent to the Paraguayan authorities by Amnesty supporters, like you. Please keep taking action.
Atualização #18 anos atrás
The next day or two are crucial for this campaign. The panel of experts to advise on the girl’s case (something we were calling for) will give their assessment and the authorities will have to make a decision. The international pressure on Paraguay can make a great difference; and it also shows international solidarity with the girl and the local organisations working on this case. Please keep taking action.
