2009 Brazilian girl abortion case

The 2009 Brazilian girl abortion case, also known as the nine year old rape victim in Brazil seeks abortion case, involved a nine-year-old girl who was raped by her stepfather in Brazil. The girl's mother sought legal permission to terminate the pregnancy but was denied by the courts due to Brazilian law which categorizes abortion as homicide except when the life or health of the mother is at risk. The story sparked public outrage and debates on reproductive rights, age of consent, and religious interference in medical decisions. The girl eventually gave birth and the baby was put up for adoption while the rapist received a light sentence of 3 years and 11 months in jail. Additionally, the girl and her family were excommunicated from their Catholic church.