El Salvador’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of three women imprisoned under the country’s anti-abortion laws, which are among the harshest in the world. The women were among dozens who have been sentenced to up to 30 years for abortion-related crimes. This is Alba Rodríguez, who was freed Thursday after more than eight years in prison.

Alba Rodríguez: “We thank the citizens’ associations, the national and international organizations that supported us. And we hope that the state also recognizes that there are many women inside here that are also innocent and, God willing, one day, can gain their freedom, too.”