France Makes History by Enshrining Abortion Rights in Constitution

France has become the first country in the world to explicitly guarantee abortion rights in its constitution. This historic move highlights the nation's strong commitment to women's reproductive rights.

Here's a summary of the key points:

• Unanimous vote: French lawmakers from both houses of Parliament overwhelmingly approved the amendment.

• Constitutional guarantee: The amendment explicitly states the guaranteed freedom to abortion in France.

• President's statement: President Macron announced a ceremony celebrating this significant achievement on International Women's Day.

France's history with abortion:

• Abortion rights have been supported in France since 1975 with the Simone Veil Law.

• Access to abortion has been progressively expanded to 14 weeks.

• The procedure is covered by the national healthcare system.

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Published date : 05 Mar 2024 05:33PM