About this episode
The episode explores how a network developed a method for women to access safe abortions in Latin America, highlighting their challenges and activism.
Part 2: The network had developed a method that had the potential to get women widespread access to safe abortions. But to make that happen, a whisper network wasn't enough. Hosts Marta and Victoria travel across Latin America to trace how the network entered a new era. Women spoke up and teamed up. They challenged each other and sometimes even broke the law. Embedded+ supporters get first access and sponsor-free listening for every Embedded series. Sign up at plus.npr.org/embedded . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Hosts: Marta, Victoria
Topics covered
- abortion access
- women's rights
- whisper network
- Latin America
- social activism
Keywords
- safe abortions
- women empowerment
- whisper network
- Latin America
- social change
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Places: Latin America
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