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Thousands in Warsaw join biggest protest so far against abortion ruling

Organisers and the city of Warsaw said some 100,000 people took part, ruling on October 22 outlawing abortions due to foetal defectsThe government has accused demonstrators of risking the lives of the elderly by defying strict pandemic rules against large gatherings

2 min read31 Oct 2020
News

Polish president backtracks on abortion view amid protests

A court ruling effectively bans almost all abortions in a country that already had one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws

1 min read29 Oct 2020
Mint-lounge

It’s time to talk about abortion

It really is time for the conversation about abortion to come out in the open. No more shame. No more callousness

5 min read31 May 2018
News

Ireland votes to liberalize abortion regime in landslide

Voters backed the removal of a wide-ranging constitutional block on terminations by about 66% to 34%

1 min read26 May 2018
Politics

Parliamentary panel suggests abortions be allowed till 24 weeks of pregnancy

The move is aimed at preventing women from turning to fake clinics that perform unsafe abortions

2 min read13 Feb 2018
Politics

Is just changing the law on abortions enough?

Enforcement of the law and a pro-women's choice social set-up are crucial for any dramatic changes in the way abortions are carried out in India

6 min read24 Nov 2017
Science

Attitudes to abortion putting women at risk of exploitation

Though abortions are legal in India, lack of transparency, social taboos and limited awareness are big hurdles for women with unwanted pregnancies

7 min read17 Nov 2017
Science

Abortion comes at a steep price in India

Strict law on drugs coupled with social stigma associated with termination of pregnancies have left women seeking abortions vulnerable to exploitation

3 min read10 Nov 2017
Companies

Ipas ensures healthy workplace environment through surveys

Ipas Development Foundation trains more than 800 doctors from primary and community health centres every year and certifies them to provide abortion services

2 min read6 Oct 2017
Politics

Supreme Court allows woman to abort 26-week-old foetus

The Supreme Court allowed a woman to terminate her pregnancy, relying on a medical report stating that the 26-week-old foetus was without a skull and would not be able to survive

1 min read9 Aug 2017
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