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Poland

'Full-blown war on women': Bid to further curb abortion sparks anger

Abortions are only allowed in Poland in cases of rape or incest, or if the woman’s life or health is in danger.

Colombia

Court in Colombia set to rule on decriminalising abortion

It is currently a crime punishable by between one and four years in prison.

Slovakia

Slovakia narrowly rejects proposed law restricting access to abortion

The bill was rejected by one vote, as 67 of the 134 lawmakers present in the 150-seat house voted in favour of it.

Europe News

'No more women should die': MEPs slam Poland's near-total abortion ban

It comes after a pregnant woman died from septic shock. Activists say doctors, influenced by the new law, did not carry out a life-saving abortion, waiting instead for the foetus to die.

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Poland

Poland doctors told abortion legal if carried out to save woman's life

Poland's health ministry acted after the death of a 30-year-old mother whose 22-week pregnancy had medical problems but doctors did not terminate the pregnancy.

Poland

Pregnant woman's death leads to protests in Poland over abortion ban

Protesters in Poland claim a pregnant woman died as a result of the country's strict new abortion laws

My Europe Series

On abortion, Germany is not as liberal as you may think

Campaigners say Germany's abortion restrictions are tougher than many people think. Now, with a socially liberal coalition set to govern, there is hope laws will be relaxed.

Poland

Woman's death sparks fresh abortion law protests in Poland

Campaigners believe the woman is the first victim of Poland's near-total abortion ban. Their opponents have warned against jumping to conclusions.

USA

US Supreme Court hears challenges on Texas abortion law

The controversial new abortion law in Texas that has all but ended the procedure in the state.

Poland

Poles protest one year after court ruling restricted abortion rights

The demonstrations on October 22 were far smaller than last year, when record numbers took to the streets.

My Europe Series

A year on, Poland's abortion ruling is causing 'harm' to women

As the rule of law crisis between Warsaw and Brussels escalates, activists say the abortion ban imposed by a politicised court just a year ago offers a painful example of how the collapse of judicial independence affects peoples' lives.

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Protests to defend abortion rights in USA

Protesters take part in the Women's March and Rally for Abortion Justice at the State Capitol in conservative Texas state' and in NY.

USA

US Women's March: Thousands lobby Supreme Court over abortion rights

The first Women's March of the Biden administration brought nationwide protests to demand continued access to abortion, under threat from conservative lawmakers and judges.

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Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

World News

Which country in Europe ranks worst for access to abortion?

A new atlas ranking European countries on their abortion policies was published on Tuesday.

SanMarino

San Marino voters overwhelmingly back legal abortion

San Marino residents on Sunday voted overwhelmingly to legalise abortion.

My Europe Series

The big battle for abortion rights in one of Europe's smallest states

Meet the women fighting for abortion rights in one of Europe's smallest states

SanMarino

San Marino set to hold a referendum on whether to legalise abortion

Voters will decide on September 26 whether to allow terminations within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy.

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US abortion rights activists protest outside Justice Kavanaugh's house

Dozens of protesters in favour of abortion rights gather outside the house of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in Chevy Chase, Maryland, to protest his decision, along with four other justices, not to stop Texas' abortion ban

Mexico

Mexican Supreme Court decriminalises abortion in 'historic ruling'

The decision annulled parts of the penal code in Coahuila, a northern Mexican state bordering Texas.