They were designed to investigate gender-specific crimes, and to provide psychological and legal counseling. The constitution enacted in 1988 reflects many of the national women's movement's demands. Similar provisions have been adopted in state constitutions throughout Brazil. 31 Women's rights advocates secured, for example, maternity and paternity leave, improved prison conditions for women, and improved labor and health standards. Their efforts to decriminalize abortion failed.
Abortion is currently illegal in Brazil, except in cases of rape or risk to maternal health.
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