This is urgent. I won't belabor the obvious political and  religious 
implications.--Tom
 
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In a message dated 5/31/2013 5:16:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
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(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=6nJIINOmFbIKIQMvD&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjIMJ9K)       
Beatriz's  life is still in the hands of Salvadoran authorities        
_El  Salvador: Stop dragging your feet!_ 
(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=9qKOJWPyEeLQK0PIF&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjIMJ9K) 

 
(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=cjIUK5MKKhKWIaOVE&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjIMJ9K) 
The  Salvadoran authorities must act now. Urge officials to comply with  
the regional court's ruling and to grant Beatriz a life-saving  abortion - 
right now. Before it’s too late.  
(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=fwK0KeNWIkI2KkN8G&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjIMJ9K) 

Dear  Thomas,

This is a crucial moment: we need your immediate help to  tell the 
Salvadoran government that they are running out of time to _save  Beatriz_ 
(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=8pLMLTPuHhLQIWMFE&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjI
MJ9K) . 

She's the young Salvadoran mother still waiting for  government 
authorization to receive a life-saving abortion. In the face  of a ruling from the 
Salvadoran Supreme Court on Wednesday denying  Beatriz this critical medical 
procedure, the Inter-American Court of  Human Rights told El Salvador it must 
immediately provide her the  treatment she needs to save her life and 
preserve her health. The  Salvadoran Minister of Health has said Beatriz will 
receive the  treatment she needs. 

So when will she receive this  treatment? Why is she still waiting?

She's still waiting  because in El Salvador, abortion under all 
circumstances is  criminalized. Her health is deteriorating by the day. She's in the 
early  stages of kidney failure, and more than 15 doctors say an abortion is  
the only way to save her life now. 

_Demand  life-saving treatment for Beatriz in El Salvador._ 
(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=8fLMLTPuHdLOI0MHE&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjIMJ9K) 

If Beatriz  went ahead with an abortion now, she, as well as the medical  
professionals administering the treatment, face arrest and years in  jail. 

This case is simply mind-blowing.  Shouldn't the law protect people? 

A young mother's life is on  the line - why won't officials comply with the 
order from the  Inter-American Court and immediately grant her the 
treatment that she  needs to survive? Words aren't enough from the Health Minister;  
Beatriz needs immediate action on her behalf! 

_Beatriz  still has a chance, and she needs your help. Please take action 
right  now to help save her life._ 
(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=biJSI2MGJgKUJaPUH&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjIMJ9K)  

To date, the authorities have now  received nearly 200,000 signatures 
asking for Beatriz to receive the  treatment that she needs and has asked for.

I want to let you  know that Beatriz is receiving these messages, and  
wishes to thank all who are supporting her.

We're in this all the  way. Let Beatriz know you're right there with her, 
fighting for her  right to live. 

_Please,  keep fighting for Beatriz._ 
(http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=elLYJbNSLjJ0LkO7F&s=btJRL9OPKlLUJ3OHLnE&m=dsJNIYOILjIMJ9K)  

In solidarity, 

Cristina  Finch
Managing Director
Women's Human Rights Program 

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