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Direito ao aborto em casos de stealthing: reflexões, desafios e possibilidades legais no Brasil

Abortion rights in cases of stealthing: reflections, challenges and legal possibilities in Brazil: In 2025, Ipas-supported research in Brazil examined “stealthing,” removing a condom during sex without consent, and how it may fit within Brazilian law as a form of sexual violence with implications for legal abortion eligibility. This paper argues that pregnancies resulting from “stealthing” should qualify for legal abortion under existing exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape.

Authors: Ferrari, W, Nascimento, MAF, Galli, B.
Published In: Cien Saude Colet
External Publication Date: November 01, 2025

Languages: English, Portuguese

Regions: Africa

Countries: Brazil

Topics: Research