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Paraguay: 11-Year-Old Girl, Denied Abortion After Rape, Gives Birth

HeadlineAug 14, 2015

Meanwhile, in Paraguay, an 11-year-old girl has given birth after she was denied an abortion at 10 years old. Her pregnancy drew international attention after Paraguay, which bans abortion except in cases that endanger the life of the mother, refused to allow her to have the procedure. Her stepfather has been accused of raping the girl, resulting in the pregnancy.

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