Her story, briefly, is this. Noelia grew up in a troubled family in Barcelona: her parents lost custody, and she spent part of her childhood in shelters. In 2022, at the age of 21, she became the victim of a gang rape. After that, she developed clinical depression and made two suicide attempts. The second — a fall from the fifth floor — left her paralyzed.
In 2024, after two years of living in medical facilities and being bedridden, Noelia applied for euthanasia. She underwent all the required evaluations, including psychotherapy and psychological assessments, and received approval. Doctors from different specialties concluded that her case met the criteria: a severe and irreversible condition, constant pain, loss of the ability to live a полноценная life, and preserved capacity to make informed decisions.
At that point, her father — with whom Noelia had a very difficult relationship — intervened. He opposed the euthanasia procedure, claimed that his daughter needed psychiatric treatment, and argued that her death would cause him suffering. He appealed with the help of “Christian Lawyers,” which led to a legal battle that lasted two years.
The case was settled yesterday: the European Court of Human Rights refused to revoke the euthanasia authorization. The procedure is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, March 26. This evening, Spanish television aired an interview with Noelia in which she explained the reasons behind her decision.
Russian-language social media in Spain reacted intensely, with calls to save Noelia at any cost. At the same time, the fact that she endured severe trauma, attempted suicide multiple times, and spent two years fighting for the right to make her own decision seems to be overlooked.
In other words, some people believe they have the right to forbid and force others. What do you think about this?
