Czech Women’s Lobby appeals to Polish prime minister over proposed abortion ban

The Czech Women’s Lobby has appealed to Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlova for her government to desist from its plan to support a total ban on abortions. In an open letter to the Polish prime minister the Czech Women’s Lobby points out that this would present a significant health risk for Polish women. They further argue the right to abortion is a woman’s fundamental right. Thousands of Poles took to the streets on Sunday to protest against a possible tightening of the law, already one of the most restrictive in Europe. Critics say a total ban would only lead to women dying in illegal abortions and fuel abortion tourism.