In our first year, Libera planted the foundations for a new way of advancing reproductive dignity, rooted in trust, collective power, and the leadership of communities across Latin America and West Africa. A Seed That Took Root shares the people, partnerships, and strategies that brought this vision to life, from strengthening access to dignified care and legal defense to advancing policy change and liberating narratives. 

Read the full report to discover the seeds we planted, the fruits we harvested, and the possibilities taking root for the years ahead.

Latin America is the only region in the world where births among girls under 15 years old is on the rise. And nearly 90% of pregnancies in girls under 14 years old are the result of rape.

Forcing a girl to carry a pregnancy to term puts her at risk for severe physical and mental health complications, and even death.

The "Stolen Lives" report was released in late 2015. It summarizes qualitative and quantitative research conducted in Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Peru to document the dire physical, mental, and social health consequences of forced pregnancy on girls living in these countries.