This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/03/what-are-womens-rights-like-in-poland-share-your-experiences

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
What are women's rights like in Poland? Share your experiences Are you protesting against Poland's planned abortion ban? Tell us why
(about 5 hours later)
Thousands of women are expected to protest against a new law that would effectively criminalise all terminations, with women punishable with up to five years in prison. Doctors found to have assisted with a termination would also be liable for prosecution and a prison term.Thousands of women are expected to protest against a new law that would effectively criminalise all terminations, with women punishable with up to five years in prison. Doctors found to have assisted with a termination would also be liable for prosecution and a prison term.
A petition by the Stop Abortion coalition, and drafted by the hardline conservative advocacy group Ordo Iuris, received more than 100,000 signatures, enough to be considered by parliament. It has received public support from elements of the Catholic church and Poland’s ruling rightwing Law and Justice party (PiS).A petition by the Stop Abortion coalition, and drafted by the hardline conservative advocacy group Ordo Iuris, received more than 100,000 signatures, enough to be considered by parliament. It has received public support from elements of the Catholic church and Poland’s ruling rightwing Law and Justice party (PiS).
Poland already has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, with terminations legally permitted only when the life of the foetus is under threat, when there is a grave threat to the health of the mother, and in the instance that the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest.Poland already has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, with terminations legally permitted only when the life of the foetus is under threat, when there is a grave threat to the health of the mother, and in the instance that the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest.
Many Polish women say they are sick of deals being cut over their fundamental reproductive and human rights, which they argue threaten both their safety and their dignity.Many Polish women say they are sick of deals being cut over their fundamental reproductive and human rights, which they argue threaten both their safety and their dignity.
According to a poll for Newsweek Polska, 74% of Poles support the retention of the existing legislation, while research by polling company Ipsos indicates 50% of Poles support the strike, with 15% saying they would like to take part. A further 15% expressed opposition.According to a poll for Newsweek Polska, 74% of Poles support the retention of the existing legislation, while research by polling company Ipsos indicates 50% of Poles support the strike, with 15% saying they would like to take part. A further 15% expressed opposition.
If you live, or have ever lived, in Poland we’d like you to share your experiences and thoughts on the proposals. What’s it like being a woman in Poland? And how has it changed? You can share your thoughts – anonymously if you prefer – using the form below. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting.If you live, or have ever lived, in Poland we’d like you to share your experiences and thoughts on the proposals. What’s it like being a woman in Poland? And how has it changed? You can share your thoughts – anonymously if you prefer – using the form below. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting.