Our Bodies – Our Choice – Our Decisions – online event 4 March 5pm
A Webinar discussion on women’s rights to choose, following the recent ban on abortion introduced in Poland compared to the successful struggles of women in Ireland and Argentina.
abortion rights
Polish government acts to ban abortion despite overwhelming public opposition and protests
Despite demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people, Poland has now introduced an almost complete ban on abortion. The population is broadly pro-choice – 69% of Polish people support the Women’s Strike – an organisation that campaigns in defence of abortion rights. The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have been intent on banning even the limited abortion rights Poland previously had.
Abortion at home – the case for improving abortion access has been made
The home use of the early medical abortion pills during the pandemic has been better and safer for women, it has levelled the playing field and made the NHS more efficient. It should continue.
The case for decriminalisation has been made by the current pandemic
The current pandemic, while highlighting gaping holes in the health services caused by austerity, is also exposing artificial restrictions put in place for women against the medical community’s recommendations.
Notes from the front of 30-05-2018
*** Ireland repeals anti-abortion 8th amendment
*** North Korea talks back on… or perhaps not
Stand Up For Choice with Abortion Rights on 5 May
March For Choice –
We are the pro-choice majority! –
Saturday 5 May –
1pm at Parliament Square, London