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Poland’s abortion laws and UK activism
Written by Julia Pata, Volunteer and Admin Assistant at ASN. This past week in Poland has seen an increase in reported cases of hospitalised pregnant patients who have been denied an abortion despite life-threatening symptoms. Just last week Federa reported helping four women in this situation. This follows the tragic – and preventable – death…
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Another woman denied essential abortion medication in hospital in Poland
Content note: pregnancy complications and medical neglect Today Abortion Dream Team reported that another woman in Poland (this time in Łódź) was denied a life-saving abortion for several days, despite the law not forcing them to do so. The woman was in hospital from Saturday (3 June), her water broke on Monday and she was…
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More details from the case of Dorota L.
A week ago, we reported about the case of Dorota L., who died due to sepsis and multiple organ failure while pregnant in Nowy Targ, Poland. After an investigation was held into her death, reports returned of the inhumane way she was treated while at hospital and the lack of action from doctors to save…
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Woman in Malta criminally charged for having an abortion
Last week a woman in Malta appeared in court charged with having an abortion. Malta has some of the strictest abortion laws in the world, with abortion banned under all circumstances – though it is rare for charges to be brought to court. The case has been condemned by pro-choice groups in Malta including Women’s…
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Her name was Dorota
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of a pregnant woman in Poland. Dorota L., who was 5 months pregnant, died in hospital in Nowy Targ on 24th May. In the statement from Dorota’s family, they told us that Dorota went to hospital due to “premature drainage of the amniotic fluid, without other…
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Abortion Without Borders helped 1,814 Ukrainian people access abortion since the start of the war
Abortion Without Borders has helped 1,814 Ukrainian people access an abortion since the start of the war, one year ago today (24 February). Abortion Without Borders is an initiative of six organisations in Europe, who provide information, access to abortion pills, logistical support and creative problem solving to connect people to the abortions they seek,…
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Key facts in the prosecution of Justyna Wydrzyńska
The fifth trial date of Justyna Wydrzyńska took place on 6 February 2023. Justyna is accused of helping a woman (known as “Ania”) access safe abortion pills in 2020 in Poland. As the case approaches a year since it began, we wanted to summarise what you need to know from here. Some of this information…
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Justyna Wydrzyńska (Abortion Dream Team) speaks in European Parliament on the reality of abortion care in Poland
On 1 February 2023, Justyna Wydrzyńska spoke in European Parliament on the reality of abortion care in Poland, on the invitation of Renew Europe. Justyna’s next (fifth) trial will take place on February 6 in the court at Poligonowa in Warsaw. Take action to support Justyna Read Justyna’s full speech below: “My name is Justyna…
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Bidding farewell to Mara Clarke
After thirteen years, we are bidding farewell to Mara Clarke as Director of ASN. It has been a pleasure to be led by Mara as the organisation has grown from five volunteers and a bucket of change to the international abortion fund we are today. Mara plans to take a few months off and will…
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Abortion Without Borders helps almost 80,000 people access abortions in place of the Polish state
Two years on from Poland’s decision to effectively ban abortion, members of Abortion Without Borders have supported 78,000 people from Poland to access abortions safely. In the last year, AWB has helped 44,000 people, with more than 1,200 able to terminate their pregnancies in the second trimester in clinics in other European countries. Friday 21…
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