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#VICTORY: More than a decade after our client, Manuela, was unjustly sentenced to 30 years in prison for a crime she did not commit, she has justice. #ManuelaJusticiaYEsperanza
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights just announced a ruling in our case Manuela v. El Salvador, condemning the Salvadoran State for the arbitrary criminalization of our client Manuela, who attempted to access reproductive health services during an obstetric emergency.
In its ruling, the Court also deemed the country responsible for Manuela’s death while she was still a prisoner of the state from untreated Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Today we join her family in remembering Manuela and celebrating this long-awaited victory.
Today we join her family in remembering Manuela and celebrating this long-awaited victory.
In El Salvador, abortion is completely illegal.
10 years ago today, Manuela died in prison after being accused of abortion. Her family says it was a miscarriage.
Her case is in front of an international court later this year. The case could begin loosening the country's laws.
10 years ago today, Manuela died in prison after being accused of abortion. Her family says it was a miscarriage.
Her case is in front of an international court later this year. The case could begin loosening the country's laws.
Last year I was able to visit El Salvador and meet Manuela's family for an upcoming project. I'm looking forward to sharing more soon.
You can learn more about Manuela's case and El Salvador's laws on abortion with this hashtag 👇
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Today marks 10 years without Manuela. Manuela was a Salvadoran woman who was wrongfully imprisoned for suffering an obstetric emergency. A decade after her death, we’re still fighting for justice. #ManuelaJusticiayEsperanza 
In 2008, Manuela suffered a severe obstetric emergency and was taken to a health facility for treatment. But before she could receive proper care, she was interrogated and handcuffed to her bed. #ManuelaJusticiayEsperanza
Manuela had clear signs of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. But doctors assumed she had an abortion—which is illegal in her home country of El Salvador. #ManuelaJusticiayEsperanza
