The protest, held on September 28, called for easier and more widespread access to abortion services in France, while condemning budget cuts, downsizing, and the closure of abortion clinics and maternity wards, actions seen as disadvantaging women.
Sarah Durocher, president of a French non-profit family planning service, said that French women sometimes have to travel to a remote area to access the necessary medical services for abortion.
Protesters holding signs reading "Abortion is a fundamental right" in Paris on September 28. Photo: AP
Earlier this year, French lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a bill to enshrine the right to abortion in the constitution. Abortion in France has been legalized since 1975 and enjoys broad support across most political parties.
However, many participants in the September 28 protest said that abortion rights have never been taken for granted, especially at a time when far-right nationalist parties are gaining influence in France and other European countries.
"Every time the far right comes to power, reproductive rights are threatened," Durocher said, emphasizing that every nine minutes a woman dies worldwide because she does not have access to safe abortion services.
Also during the parade on September 28th, a small organization representing Colombian women in Paris carried a large purple banner with a feminist symbol.
"Fortunately, in France, this is enshrined in the constitution... We will all fight for our rights, our right to our bodies. It is our choice," said Talula Rodríguez, 49.
Ngoc Anh (according to AP)
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/bieu-tinh-ung-ho-quyen-pha-thai-o-paris-post314448.html
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