Covid-19 pandemic all but ends access to abortion for some women
In countries where abortion is highly restricted, such as Poland, women have been unable to travel abroad to terminate an unwanted pregnancy
16 November 2020 - 16:08
Lisbon — Helplines across Europe have reported higher demand for their services as the coronavirus pandemic adds to the hurdles many women face to access abortion.
While abortion is legal in most of Europe, some women have struggled to get appointments in public health systems overwhelmed by the pandemic. Others could not escape abusive partners because of lockdowns, non-governmental organisations and some women who chose to have an abortion told Reuters...
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