Polish women intensify protests demanding repeal of ban on abortions
The country-wide demonstrations took place following the death of a woman due to pregnancy-related complications. Her family has alleged that they were not told that her life was in danger
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Amid protests, Polish parliament rejects anti-abortion bill
The bill proposed by anti-abortion groups called for a complete ban on abortions including in cases of rape and pregnancies that pose a threat to women’s health.
Women in Poland demand justice for victim of anti-abortion law
Progressive sections in Poland blame the Constitutional Court’s notorious anti-abortion directive for the death of a 30-year-old woman from pregnancy-related complications in Pszczyna hospital
Protests set to intensify across Poland as abortion ban comes into effect
The National Women’s Strike in Poland called for countrywide protests after the controversial judgment by the Polish constitutional court banning abortions in case of fetal defects came into effect on Wednesday
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