Wire hangers are a global symbol for abortion rights

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Wire hangers are a global symbol for abortion rights

Once a desperate tool for dangerous self-induced procedures, the simple metal clothes hanger has been transformed into a powerful icon for reproductive freedom.

In the era before medical advancements and legal protections, women facing unwanted pregnancies often turned to household objects out of desperation. The common wire clothes hanger became one of the most notorious tools for these dangerous, self-induced procedures. The physical trauma caused by such methods led to widespread injury, permanent health complications, and death, marking a dark chapter in medical history.

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