The challenges faced by pro-abortion civil society groups in Poland and Turkey
Opusculum 173 | 08.02.2023 | Lara Brett | An insight into current abortion laws and the challenges they create for civic actors
Abstract
In Poland and Turkey, restrictions placed on abortion is just one of the many examples of democratic hollowing and attacks on the rights of women and marginalised genders in recent years. Civil society organisations (CSOs) in both countries advocate for access to safe and legal pregnancy terminations but face numerous restrictions in doing so. This paper explores these challenges, drawing on material collected from expert interviews, CSO publications and other media.
