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Statement by the Center for Reproductive Rights on the Polish Parliament’s Failure to Pass Landmark Abortion Decriminalization Bill

Warsaw, 12 July 2024—Poland’s lower house of parliament, the Sejm, failed today to pass draft legislation to decriminalize abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and later under certain conditions. This decision occurred despite a recommendation from a special parliamentary commission last month, which advised the Polish parliament to adopt the bill. The bill […]

Poland’s Parliamentary Commission Recommends Decriminalization of Abortion

Recommendation marks a significant step toward reforming Poland's highly restrictive abortion policies.

Poland’s Parliamentary Commission Recommends Decriminalization of Abortion

GENEVA, 25.06.2024 – The Center for Reproductive Rights welcomes today’s landmark recommendation by a Polish parliamentary commission in favour of the decriminalization of abortion in Poland. This recommendation signals an important first step in efforts to align Poland’s abortion laws with European and international norms and ensure the health and rights of women and girls […]

Center Continues Work to Ensure Access to Lawful Abortion Care in Poland

The Center’s joint submission leads to decision by the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers recognizing Poland’s failure to comply with judgments in three cases.

Conviction of Polish Human Rights Defender Sets Dangerous Precedent

The Center condemns the conviction of Justyna Wydrzyńska for helping a woman access abortion medication.