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France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution

French lawmakers approve bill in a 780-72 vote at an exceptional joint session of Parliament.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2024

As France makes abortion a constitutional right, UK women see sharp rise in abortion convictions

As France enshrines abortion access in its constitution, the UK is facing a sharp rise in abortion convictions. A law dating from 1861 is being used to prosecute women in England and Wales, in at least one case leading to incarceration.

France 24 · Mar 4, 2024

Major Victory For Women's Rights: France Embeds Abortion In Constitution

The joint session, attended by 925 lawmakers from both houses of parliament, witnessed scenes of elation as almost the entire assembly stood in a protracted standing ovation.

International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024

France makes history by enshrining abortion rights in its constitution

French lawmakers passed a bill to enshrine the right to an abortion in the constitution, a historic move prompted by concerns over the rollback of abortion laws in the U.S.

WEKU · Mar 4, 2024

CVS, Walgreens to begin filling prescriptions for abortion pill mifepristone

Consumers will soon be able to fill prescriptions for mifepristone at select CVS and Walgreens locations.

LiveScience · Mar 4, 2024

France set to make history by enshrining abortion rights in constitution

French lawmakers head to Versailles Palace Monday for a special parliamentary congress – the final step in an historic process to guarantee the right for women to access abortion. The issue has been at the centre of a long political and legal tug-of-war, and comes two years after the United…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2024

France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right in historic vote

French lawmakers on Monday voted to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public support.

France 24 · Mar 4, 2024

France Set To Make Abortion Constitutional Right

French lawmakers are expected Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public support.

International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024

After Dobbs, a vasectomy boom

Planned Parenthood clinics in some states are providing vasectomies — and plenty of younger men want them

Salon · Mar 3, 2024

Kari Lake changes her tune on abortion

Once referring to abortion as "the ultimate sin," she's now "clarifying her stance"

Salon · Mar 2, 2024