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Survivor of an unsafe abortion

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.

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Tags: Cameroon, Safe abortion, She makes her safe choice, SRHR, Unsafe abortion

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 survivor of an unsafe abortion, sharing how the experience has affected her mental and physical health.

AAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortion
AAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortionAAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortion
My boyfriend and I were alone, with no money, family support and no friends. We had to make this decision alone.
AAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortion
AAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortionAAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortion
I faced many challenges trying to get a safe abortion, because it is illegal in most cases in my country.
AAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortion
AAE 360 stories, a victim of unsafe abortion
If we had to go back in time, I'd choose safe abortion. I hope our story will help understanding of the difficulties and consequences of unsafe abortion.
360 story on Safe Abortion in Cameroon
360 on safe abortion

In this series, there are stories from survivors of unsafe abortions, parents of survivors like them, an activist, a midwife, a journalist and a political leader. All untold stories from Cameroon can be watched on our YouTube.

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