She's pregnant at 10 years old. Take action to help her.

She's pregnant at 10 years old. Take action to help her.

Dear Tracy, Last month, a 10-year-old girl arrived with her mother at a hospital in Paraguay, complaining of a stomachache. On examination, doctors discovered she was pregnant — the result of being raped by her stepfather. While the girl is in stable condition right now, the director of the hospital where she is staying has publicly acknowledged that her health is in danger if this pregnancy progresses. Take action now. Health professionals worldwide agree that pregnancy poses specific risks to young girls whose bodies aren't yet fully developed. This means that all options, including safe abortion services, must be made available. However, there are no signs that access to a safe abortion has been granted — despite the fact that it is legal in Paraguay when the mother's life is at-risk. Instead, Amnesty has heard that the girl has been sent to a center for young mothers. Following pleas from activists like you, we learned recently that a panel to review the girl's case has been created. We must continue to call on this panel to act promptly to ensure her safety. It's up to us to make sure no time is lost in protecting this girl's life. Stand with us in demanding that this life-saving medical procedure is granted. In solidarity, Tarah Demant Senior Director, Identity and Discrimination Unit Amnesty International USA