This Monday, September 28, marked the International Day of Struggle for the Right to Abortion, an event organized by the association Planning Familial 33 in Bordeaux, France. The demonstration took place in front of the judicial court in Gironde, starting at 7 p.m. local time, as reported by Sud Ouest. The group emphasized in a statement that although the right to abortion has been legally recognized in France since 1975 and was officially included in the constitution in 2024, it remains "constantly threatened and unequally effective depending on the territories."
The association pointed out the global context, noting that the right to abortion remains controversial or even prohibited in many countries. In 2022, the United States repealed the federal guarantee of the right to abortion, allowing individual states to regulate access to it. This decision raised concerns about the potential spread of anti-abortion sentiments in Europe.
Planning Familial 33 called for legal changes, including extending deadlines for procedures, adopting a European-level text, and implementing an international right to combat "daily feminicides of patriarchal domination." In addition to advocating for abortion rights, the association also emphasized the need for a "comprehensive budget" for the full law against gender-based and sexual violence. The text has been under examination in the National Assembly since September 21.
The association criticized the budget allocation, which the government announced as 1.5 billion euros to combat sexual and gender violence in 2027 and 2.6 billion for child protection. It stated the amount is insufficient to address the issues effectively.
Protests Highlight Concerns Over Abortion Rights and Gender Violence Funding in France
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