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France Enshrines Abortion Rights, Boosts Global Reproductive Freedom

4/5/2025

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On International Women's Day, the French parliament took a historic step by enshrining women's right to voluntary abortion, affirming bodily autonomy as a fundamental human right. This landmark decision underscores the urgent need to safeguard reproductive rights worldwide, as millions suffer from unsafe abortions, threatening both gender equality and women's health.

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On International Women's Day, the French parliament took a historic step by enshrining women's right to voluntary abortion, affirming bodily autonomy as a fundamental human right. This landmark decision underscores the urgent need to safeguard reproductive rights worldwide, as millions suffer from unsafe abortions, threatening both gender equality and women's health.