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October 5, 2016

Poland: Up to 6 Million Women Protest Proposed Abortion Ban
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In Poland, as many as 6 million women poured into the streets for a
nationwide protest Monday opposing proposals to completely ban abortions
across Poland. Already by law, Polish women are only allowed to access
an abortion if the child is the result of rape or incest, or if their
lives are in danger as a result of the pregnancy. But the new proposed
laws would make all abortions illegal and punishable by up to five years
in prison for the mother. Doctors could also be jailed for providing
abortions. The Catholic Church in Poland is supporting the proposed ban.


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