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flag Unwed mothers in 20th-century NSW were forced to give up babies through deception and coercion, sparking today's push for justice.

flag Forced adoptions in New South Wales during the 20th century saw unwed mothers, often young and vulnerable, have their babies taken without consent, frequently after being drugged, isolated, and pressured to sign adoption papers. flag At hospitals like Crown Street Women’s Maternity Hospital and institutions such as Lady Wakehurst Home, infants were declared wards of the state and placed for adoption, with many mothers denied knowledge of their children’s whereabouts. flag The practice, fueled by social stigma and institutional control, caused lasting trauma and is now the focus of national efforts to seek justice, truth, and recognition for survivors.

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