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Glossary

Right to counsel / legal assistance

Refers to effective access to legal assistance before a judicial process, as well as obtaining correct and truthful information on the laws, rights, and freedoms under criteria of opportunity and…
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July 25, 2022

Due process

A human right that must be present in every legal process, as it seeks to confirm the legality and correct application of the laws within a framework of respect for…
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July 25, 2022
GlossaryLegal concepts

Abortion

The Penal Code of El Salvador, article 133, defines abortion as the act of intentionally ending the pregnancy. In addition, the Ministry of Health describes it as spontaneous or caused…
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July 25, 2022
Glossary

Anencefalia

A serious birth defect occurs when the upper part of the neural tube does not close completely and therefore the fetus does not generate essential parts of the brain. It…
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July 25, 2022
Glossary

Ectopic pregnancy

Occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity. It occurs during 1-2% of pregnancies and is considered the main cause of fetal and maternal death in the first…
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July 25, 2022
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Meconium

A thick, dark, viscous substance made up of dead cells and secretions that lines the newborn's intestine. https://bit.ly/3spOhO8
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July 25, 2022