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Poland: Justyna Wydrzyńska’s Trial to Continue – A Shameful Blow to the Fight for Reproductive Rights
Today, instead of delivering justice, the court prolonged the legal persecution of Justyna Wydrzyńska by ordering a retrial.
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Poland: Justyna Wydrzyńska’s Trial to Continue – A Shameful Blow to the Fight for Reproductive Rights
Today, instead of delivering justice, the court prolonged the legal persecution of Justyna Wydrzyńska by ordering a retrial.
Poland
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Poland: Sejm fails to ease abortion law and protect women & their families
We are highly disappointed and angered by the vote today in the Sejm, who rejected a bill that would have decriminalised those helping women access abortion care.
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New European Parliament must uphold and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality
As we wait for the political landscape of the new European Parliament to come fully into focus after the weekend’s European elections, IPPF EN is concerned about the impact of gains mad
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Joint civil society reaction to the adoption of the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
Today, the Council of the EU officially adopted the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Italy
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Italy’s vote to involve anti-abortion actors in counselling violates women’s rights
IPPF strongly condemns yesterday’s vote in the Italian Senate in favour of involving anti-abortion associations in abortion counselling services, family planning centres (consultori) and hospitals.
France
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France takes major step towards constitutional protection of abortion rights
The International Planned Parenthood Federation congratulates France on its historic vote to enshrine the right to abortion in the Constitution.
European Network
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EU fails to criminalise rape but strengthens prevention measures and support services for survivors
Yesterday, the European Parliament and Member States reached a hard-won agreement on the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Romania
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Romania: IPPF EN is appalled by the failures of the Romanian healthcare system
IPPF EN is deeply worried by recent reports of denial of healthcare in Romania that speak to a shocking wider systemic problem.
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| 14 March 2023
Poland: IPPF EN is appalled by the guilty verdict in the case of Justyna Wydrzyńska
Today, the District Court in Warsaw found Justyna Wydrzyńska guilty for helping a woman in an abusive relationship to access abortion pills. She was sentenced to eight months of community service for 30 hours/month and will now have a criminal record. "We are deeply saddened by the decision and outraged by the entire process. Condemning a person for an act of empathy and compassion towards another human being is unconceivable. We are in awe of Justyna’s bravery in the face of 18 months of judicial persecution by an apparatus targeting anyone who dares challenge the state’s immoral attacks on healthcare and human rights", said Irene Donadio of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, European Network (IPPF EN).
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| 14 March 2023
Poland: IPPF EN is appalled by the guilty verdict in the case of Justyna Wydrzyńska
Today, the District Court in Warsaw found Justyna Wydrzyńska guilty for helping a woman in an abusive relationship to access abortion pills. She was sentenced to eight months of community service for 30 hours/month and will now have a criminal record. "We are deeply saddened by the decision and outraged by the entire process. Condemning a person for an act of empathy and compassion towards another human being is unconceivable. We are in awe of Justyna’s bravery in the face of 18 months of judicial persecution by an apparatus targeting anyone who dares challenge the state’s immoral attacks on healthcare and human rights", said Irene Donadio of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, European Network (IPPF EN).
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| 14 March 2023
Poland: IPPF EN is appalled by the guilty verdict in the case of Justyna Wydrzyńska
Today, the District Court in Warsaw found Justyna Wydrzyńska guilty for helping a woman in an abusive relationship to access abortion pills. She was sentenced to eight months of community service for 30 hours/month and will now have a criminal record. "We are deeply saddened by the decision and outraged by the entire process. Condemning a person for an act of empathy and compassion towards another human being is unconceivable. We are in awe of Justyna’s bravery in the face of 18 months of judicial persecution by an apparatus targeting anyone who dares challenge the state’s immoral attacks on healthcare and human rights", said Irene Donadio of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, European Network (IPPF EN).
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| 14 March 2023
Poland: IPPF EN is appalled by the guilty verdict in the case of Justyna Wydrzyńska
Today, the District Court in Warsaw found Justyna Wydrzyńska guilty for helping a woman in an abusive relationship to access abortion pills. She was sentenced to eight months of community service for 30 hours/month and will now have a criminal record. "We are deeply saddened by the decision and outraged by the entire process. Condemning a person for an act of empathy and compassion towards another human being is unconceivable. We are in awe of Justyna’s bravery in the face of 18 months of judicial persecution by an apparatus targeting anyone who dares challenge the state’s immoral attacks on healthcare and human rights", said Irene Donadio of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, European Network (IPPF EN).
