This 23 year old woman needs our help
Content warning: sexual assault, violence against women.
This story is so important. It's about a 23 year old woman named Abyan*, and how her horrific plight is exposing a deep flaw in Australia's treatment of women seeking safety.
After she fled war to seek safety in Australia, our government denied Abyan our protection, and sent her to Nauru. When she was allegedly raped on the island, our government failed to offer her the care and support she needed.
Now, 11 weeks pregnant as a result of her violent assault, she is seeking desperate medical care. Care that includes an abortion, which is illegal on the island.1
If the Turnbull government really care about women's rights, they cannot ignore Abyan's call.
Pressure is already building on Prime Minister Turnbull – if enough of us speak out now, we could push him to act.Will you call on the Prime Minister to allow Abyan to come to Australia for her medical care?
*Abyan is a false name to protect her identity being used in all media.
This story is so important. It's about a 23 year old woman named Abyan*, and how her horrific plight is exposing a deep flaw in Australia's treatment of women seeking safety.
After she fled war to seek safety in Australia, our government denied Abyan our protection, and sent her to Nauru. When she was allegedly raped on the island, our government failed to offer her the care and support she needed.
Now, 11 weeks pregnant as a result of her violent assault, she is seeking desperate medical care. Care that includes an abortion, which is illegal on the island.1
If the Turnbull government really care about women's rights, they cannot ignore Abyan's call.
Pressure is already building on Prime Minister Turnbull – if enough of us speak out now, we could push him to act.Will you call on the Prime Minister to allow Abyan to come to Australia for her medical care?
*Abyan is a false name to protect her identity being used in all media.
Email Prime Minister Turnbull now
Abyan is desperately calling on the Prime Minister to allow her to come to Australia to receive the medical care she needs.Will you amplify her calls by emailing Prime Minister Turnbull now?