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Ecuadorians demand decriminalisation of abortion for rape victims

WOMEN demonstrated in the Ecuadorian capital Quito on Tuesday to demand the decriminalisation of abortion in cases of rape.

Dozens of women gathered outside the National Assembly holding signs reading: “Surviving an abortion is a class privilege.”

Protesters wore green handkerchiefs as a symbol of their cause and lit candles by the feet of police officers guarding the parliament building.

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