Amnesty International is calling on European nations to bolster protections for abortion rights as some countries face increasing restrictions, impacting womens health and autonomy.
- Amnesty International highlighted the urgent need for European nations to protect abortion rights, especially in countries like Hungary and Poland where access is severely limited.
- In Romania, Croatia, and Belgium, Amnesty International urged governments to ensure that Interruption volontaire de grossesse remains accessible and to combat regressive policies.
- Countries such as Latvia and Bulgaria are also under scrutiny, with Amnesty International emphasizing that restrictive laws threaten womens health and rights across Europe.
Why It Matters
The call from Amnesty International underscores a critical moment for womens rights in Europe, as restrictive abortion laws could set back progress on gender equality and health access. This trend affects not only individual countries but the broader European commitment to human rights.