Abortion Story
1. I found out that I was pregnant when I was 17, through not using contraception, during my A levels in 1977. I had no steady boyfriend and was about to finish school. I had no problem terminating the pregnancy at about 14 weeks. 2. My husband and I discovered I was pregnant, though I […]
Carla, I hope you’re ok and getting by the best you can. I want you to know that thousands of women and people across the country support you without judgement. What you did was so understandable, so human. It’s an outrage that you were imprisoned for it. We will fight for you and everyone else at risk. If you can, keep a diary whilst you’re in there. It will help you stay sane. Read, eat whenever the food is decent, sleep, take care of yourself. Sending lots of love and solidarity your way. We’ve got your back.
Louisa
Carla, I support you. I respect your decision and action. All have a right to medical care and medication and abortion is part of that. I will continue to speak openly about the need for women to access abortion and abortion care for themselves. Kate
Kate
Carla, Following your plight has been upsetting and anger inducing in equal measure. Your predicament should never have been criminalised Please know that thousands of people are fighting for you and hold you and your family in our thoughts ❤
Nicola
Carla the people are on your side keep your head up you have done nothing wrong you should,nt be going to prison
claudia
Be strong Carla what has happened to you is a travesty, take strength that we outside are fighting in various ways for your release ! You do NOT deserve to be where you are whatsoever ! There are an extremely large no of supporters fighting for your freedom. Bless you, sending you best wishes, strength, and love ❤️❤️❤️ you are always in our thoughts and will get you released ❤️
Monica
All abortions should be free, safe, local and available on demand without limits. Sending love to you and your loved ones.
anonymous
“He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future” George Orwell The control of a woman’s body should be hers alone; every woman knows this and every woman who writes a message of solidarity to you will be doing so in the knowledge that this is, morally and ethically, the right position. We stand with you, we will fight until the fight is won and, of our basic human autonomy, never will we surrender.
Lucy
How we choose our campaigns
Written by levelUp — January 28, 2024 Ending the imprisonment of pregnant women. Demanding beauty companies remove toxic chemicals from hair relaxers. Stopping the media blaming women for their own deaths. Although Level Up’s campaigns might seem disconnected, they are all underpinned by core values of bodily autonomy and reproductive justice. But what do we […]
Abortion is healthcare: why decriminalisation must include health workers
Written by levelUp — May 30, 2025 Abortion is healthcare. It should be treated as routine healthcare, as defined by the World Health Organisation1. For this to be the case, it must be fully decriminalised, which means that women can access abortions, and healthcare providers can deliver them, without criminalisation. But right now, that couldn’t […]