Polish NGO submits a bill proposing jail sentences for providing information about and “inciting” abortion

Notes from Poland
DEC 28, 2022

A foundation run by Poland’s most prominent anti-abortion activist, Kaja Godek, has submitted a citizen’s initiative to the parliament that would further tighten one of the already strictest abortion laws in Europe.

The draft legislation, entitled “Abortion is murder”, would introduce a ban on “public advocacy” as well as “information” on the possibility of terminating a pregnancy. It would also see recognition of “inciting to abortion” as a crime carrying up to eight years in jail.

Continued: https://notesfrompoland.com/2022/12/28/polish-ngo-submits-a-bill-proposing-jail-sentences-for-providing-information-about-and-inciting-to-abortion/


Isle of Man abortion services ‘must be better publicised’

June 18, 2021

There should be more publicity about the availability of abortion services on the Isle of Man, a Tynwald scrutiny committee has said.

The Social Affairs Policy Review Committee said there was a lack of material at doctors' surgeries.

Continued: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-57530646


New evidence-based learning on abortions in India

This will not only significantly increase the options for women seeking abortion services but also leverage the potential of medical abortion technology.

By IANS 
Published: 10th Jun 2021

New Delhi: Abortion in India continues to face high levels of stigma — this stigma pushes women who seek it away from legal services; curtails free dissemination of information on abortion; and affects the delivery of essential services in the public health system.

Consequently, millions of women prefer not to go to public health facilities for abortion services. It is estimated that 78 per cent of the 15.6 million abortions that take place each year in India occur in non-facility settings, mainly through medical abortion pills.

Continued: https://telanganatoday.com/new-evidence-based-learning-on-abortions-in-india


Facebook removes abortion charity’s page for ‘encouraging drug use’

Facebook removes abortion charity's page for 'encouraging drug use'

'Women on Web provides life-saving information to thousands of women worldwide,' according to its sister organisation Women on Waves

Niamh McIntyre
Friday 12 May 2017

Facebook has removed an international abortion charity’s page for “encouraging drug use”, according to its sister organisation, Women on Waves.

Women on Web provides abortion pills to women in countries where the procedure is illegal, and offers advice on how to administer safe DIY abortions where a pregnancy is not advanced beyond nine weeks.

Continued at source: The Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/facebook-abortion-page-removal-charity-drug-use-a7731201.html