Thousands of women STRIKE against new abortion rules
Thousands of women went on strike Poland on Monday, in protest against a new plan to ban abortions, leading to the forced shut down of offices, government buildings, universities and schools across the country.
The day of action, dubbed "Black Monday" saw women donning dark clothing in mourning for their threatened reproductive rights.
If the ban goes ahead, all terminations in Poland will be criminalized and women who have abortions could be sent to prison for up to five years. Doctors assisting in abortions would also be exposed to prosecution and possible prison sentences.
“I didn't go to work today," Gabriela, a 41-year-old market researcher from Warsaw told Reuters.
“They are violating our civic rights, and I wanted to support all the women who may be hurt, who may be denied medical help and forced to have a disabled child. And I am doing it for my daughter.”
The protest also spread to cities around the world. This photo was taken at the Polish Embassy in Paris, France and has already been shared hundreds of time on social media.
This woman's opinion is clear, but what about you? What do you think of the protests?
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