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Zimbabwe abortion law leaves girls caught between rights and reality

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A 16-year-old girl in Zimbabwe who secretly terminated a pregnancy fifteen years ago, after her boyfriend refused to take responsibility, continues to experience lasting psychological trauma from the ordeal.

Her experience highlights the ongoing dangers and challenges faced by young girls in Zimbabwe who struggle to access safe reproductive healthcare under the country's restrictive abortion laws. The situation underscores the difficult gap between legal frameworks, human rights, and the harsh realities confronting vulnerable adolescents.

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Read the full story at the source NewZimbabwe.com (Harare, Zimbabwe) · ZW
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