Mapping the criminalization of abortion in Ecuador

Authors

  • Sofia Zaragocin FLACSO-Ecuador
  • Maria Rosa Cevallos Plan Parenthood Global
  • Guglielmina Falanga FLACSO-Ecuador
  • Gabriela Ruales Colectivo de Geografía Crítica del Ecuador
  • Iñigo Arazola Colectivo de Geografía Critica
  • Veronica Vera SURKUNA
  • Amanda Yepez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/rbd2019.0.21641

Keywords:

abortion, bodies, criminalization of abortion, Ecuador, femicide, mapping gender-based violence

Abstract

This article draws attention to the process of mapping the criminalization of abortion in Ecuador. As part of a research project carried out in partnership between an academic institution (FLACSO-Ecuador) and civil society organizations (SURKUNA and the Critical Geography Collective of Ecuador).This joint collaboration results in various thematic maps that positions the criminalization of abortion within the continuum of gender-based violence in Ecuador. The article points to key findings resulting from mapping the 243 cases processed for abortion under criminal law in Ecuador, and suggests ways forward for affronting the violation of sexual and reproductive rights.

Author Biography

Sofia Zaragocin, FLACSO-Ecuador

Investigadora Asociada, Departamentero de Género y Sociologia, FLACSO-Ecuador

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Published

2018-05-29

How to Cite

Zaragocin, S., Cevallos, M. R., Falanga, G., Ruales, G., Arazola, I., Vera, V., & Yepez, A. (2018). Mapping the criminalization of abortion in Ecuador. Revista De Bioética Y Derecho, (43), 109–125. https://doi.org/10.1344/rbd2019.0.21641

Issue

2018: Núm. 43 - jul - Dossier on political and judicial strategies in the debate for the legalization of abortion in Latin America, coordinated by J. Arosteguy and S. Deza

Section

Monographic Dossier

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