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Poland

Thousands protest proposed total abortion ban in Poland

Thousands of people decked in black clothes have taken to the streets of Warsaw to protest against a total ban on abortion in Poland.

01/10/2016

Poland

Abortion laws in Poland

The Polish parliament has rejected draft legislation to allow abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy by 240 votes to 173.

23/09/2016

USA

US Supreme Court strikes down Texas law imposing strict regulations on abortion

Abortion rights activists have claimed a victory after the US Supreme Court ruled in their favour striking down a Texas law which imposes strict regulations on abortion…

28/06/2016

My Europe Series

To ban or not to ban abortion?

In this episode of Insiders we go to Poland where pro-life and pro-choice activists have taken their battle to the street. We then travel to Malta

13/05/2016

My Europe Series

Poland: pushing towards a total abortion ban?

On the streets of Poland a battle for the future of abortion is being fought. Maria had to make this decision alone a few years ago. The young woman

13/05/2016

My Europe Series

Abortion in Malta: studio interview with reporter Valérie Gauriat

Insiders Editor-in-Chief Sophie Claudet interviewed reporter Valérie Gauriat about her report about abortion in Malta. Sophie Claudet: “Valerie

13/05/2016

My Europe Series

Abortion ban in Malta: the EU's last standing ban ?

Malta is for now the EU’s last country where abortion is banned in all cases. While some are beginning to call for a public debate on women’s

12/05/2016

World News

Europe's abortion rules - no single policy

14/04/2016

Poland

Polish pro-choice protesters rally against abortion ban

Thousands of pro-choice supporters in Poland have held a rally outside parliament. It came as the leader of the country’s ruling party backed a call

04/04/2016

USA

US: Trump rows back after sparking abortion row

US Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy – and now he has sparked off a spat over abortion. The billionaire

31/03/2016

World News

Pope to allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year

Pope Francis is to allow all priests discretion to forgive abortion during the Roman Catholic church’s upcoming Holy Year. It is the Argentine’s

01/09/2015

Poland

Poland 'Pro-life' march attracts thousands in Warsaw

Around 5,000 anti-abortion protesters took to the streets of Warsaw on Sunday. Called the march for ‘Life and Family’, demonstrators called for the

31/05/2015

Norway

Woman miscarries after boyfriend secretly gives her abortion pills

13/03/2015

My Europe Series

The complex and emotive debate on abortion in Europe

24/01/2014

Vatican

Shock at Femen activist's topless anti-Catholic protest in Vatican

20/12/2013

World

Right to life: Spanish abortion law under review

01/07/2013

USA

11-hour attempt to block abortion bill ends in Texas Senate chaos

26/06/2013

My Europe Series

Ireland: the emotional battle of abortion

22/01/2013

My Europe Series

Ireland: we need to talk about abortion

11/01/2013

World

Veteran civil rights activist on US racial progress

06/11/2012