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Unsafe abortions account for 25% of maternal deaths in Cameroon. But that isn’t just a statistic—it represents real people, each with their own perspectives and complexities.
Cameroon’s abortion laws are extremely restrictive, allowing the procedure only when a woman’s life is in danger, to protect her physical or mental health, or in cases of rape or incest. Because of these limitations, unsafe abortions are widespread, contributing significantly to preventable maternal deaths. In fact, unsafe abortions account for 25% of maternal deaths in Cameroon.
But that 25% isn’t just a statistic—it represents countless stories of real people, each with their own perspectives and complexities. We’ve taken some of these complexities and turned them into personal stories.
This is the story of a mother whose daughter is a survivor of unsafe abortion.
“When I realised my daughter had had an unsafe abortion, I was shocked, outraged. I then realised that parental dialogue about abortion is very important.”
“I would advise parents who are against abortion to be open-minded, listen, dialogue and educate their children without stigmatising, judging or rejecting them.”
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