Citizens' rights are very much on the minds of 40 Days for Life participants in La Paz, where the campaign is taking place for the third time.

Abortion is, for the most part, illegal in Bolivia, though there are three situations in which abortions may be obtained. But there is legislation pending that would permit abortions in five additional circumstances.

The legislative assembly's lower house has approved the measure. It has not yet been taken up by the senate, but the 40 Days for Life leaders are concerned that it might become law.

As for the campaign itself, a small but committed group of volunteers pray in front of a Marie Stopes office. This facility's staff claims that abortions do not take place there.

David Brandao, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

With 40 Days for Life, David wears many hats. Prior to joining the 40 Days for Life team, he was an award-winning radio and TV journalist. He has also served as a board member for a pregnancy help center and as publications director for a major national pro-life organization.