France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution on Friday, a powerful message of support for women's rights on International Women's Day.
France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution on Friday, a powerful message of support for women's rights on International Women's Day.
The measure was overwhelmingly approved by French lawmakers earlier this week, and Friday's ceremony means it can now enter into force. Friday's ceremony in Paris was a key event on a day focused on advancing women's rights globally. Marches, protests and conferences are being held from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Mexico City and beyond.
French President Emmanuel Macron called it a direct result of the US Supreme Court ruling in 2022 rescinding long-held abortion rights. While some French women saw the step as a major win, others said that in reality not every French woman has access to abortion. Macron's government said the abortion amendment was important to avoid a US-like scenario for women in France, as hard-right groups are gaining ground and seeking to turn back the clock on freedoms around Europe.
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