Paris Photo 2024 – Emergence Sector; Karla Hiraldo Voleau

In the Dominican Republic, abortion is illegal under all circumstances, with sentences of up to 20 years of imprisonment. Despite the international debate, the "tres causales" (incest/rape, danger to the mother's life, non-viable fetus) are still not recognized. Abortion remains clandestine, influenced by misogynistic Christianity and a deeply rooted patriarchy. Many conversations with Dominican activists have revealed that abortion is a common practice despite the ban.

‘Doble Moral’ aims to give voice to Dominican women through their stories of illegal abortions and encouraging, supportive photographic portraits. The project is the laureate of the Picto Talent Prize 2024, and recipient of the CNAP grant ‘Soutien à la photographie documentaire contemporaine’ 2023 + Pro Helvetia research trip grant 2023 + the City of Lausanne ‘Soutien à la création’ 2023 + Playsuisse x Basecamp Locarno grant 2023. It consists of 30 testimonies and as many portraits and self-portraits - partly anonymous to protect the identity of the participants, nine of which will be presented at the fair.