Photos of Last-Minute Protests Against a Harsh Abortion Law in Poland

September 24, 2016

Photos by Karol Gryforuk, Words by Katarzyna Stupnicka

"We want to love, not die!" was one of the protest's slogans.

This article originally appeared on VICE Poland.

Thousands protested in front of the Poland's parliament on Thursday night against a near-total ban on abortion, while inside the building, members debated on three draft laws. The pro-choice coalition Save Women and the left-wing political party Razem organized the demonstration. A smaller counter-demonstration also occurred at the same place, at the same time. A police cordon separated the two groups.

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Source: Vice.com