What Happened to Belén: The Unjust Imprisonment That Sparked a Women's Rights Movement

"What Happened to Belén" by Ana Elena Correa is a powerful and heartbreaking true story that highlights the criminalization of women's health care and the fight for reproductive rights. In 2014, Belén, a twenty-five-year-old woman from rural Argentina, was imprisoned after experiencing a miscarriage, unaware that she was pregnant. Due to Argentina's stringent abortion laws, medical professionals reported her to authorities, leading to her conviction and a two-year prison sentence for homicide. Belén's case became a catalyst for a feminist movement, symbolized by the #niunamas (not one more) campaign, which played a significant role in Argentina's decision to decriminalize abortion in 2021. Ana Elena Correa, a prominent Argentine journalist and activist, provides a gripping account of Belén's ordeal and its impact on women's rights, emphasizing that such injustices could happen to any woman and underscoring the importance of collective action for change. 

Key Features:

• Timely and Relevant: Addresses critical issues surrounding reproductive rights and the criminalization of women's health care.

• Inspiring Narrative: Chronicles the rise of a feminist movement in response to systemic injustice.

• Expert Authorship: Written by Ana Elena Correa, a leading journalist and women's rights activist in Argentina.

Why Choose This Book?

"What Happened to Belén" offers a compelling and eye-opening exploration of the intersection between women's health care and legal systems. It serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggles for reproductive rights and the power of grassroots activism. This book is essential reading for those interested in social justice, women's rights, and contemporary movements for change.