In October 2020, Poland implemented strict anti-abortion laws which meant that women could only legally access abortion in cases of incest or rape. President Andrzej Duda, at the time, proposed potentially reintroducing women’s access to abortion ‘due to fetal abnormalities,’ however this would only be limited to defects that would be considered ‘immediately life-threatening.’ InContinue reading “Women’s Rights: Poland’s anti-abortion law”
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The Last Matriarchy in Europe
Often deemed as Europe’s last matriarchy, Kihnu, Estonia is an island off Estonia’s coast in the Baltic Sea. Women have been responsible for the running of this community. Women are core to preserving the culture in Kihnu, often women wear the Kihnu traditional dress. In this unique community, the men are mainly fishermen and goContinue reading “The Last Matriarchy in Europe”
The Legalisation of Euthanasia in Spain
Lawmakers in Spain voted last week on Thursday to allow for physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia for patients who are terminally ill or individuals who have permanent medical conditions. Earlier this year in February, a draft law was proposed by the Socialist-led government with Pedro Sánchez as Prime Minister. The draft law argued for an articleContinue reading “The Legalisation of Euthanasia in Spain”
Belgium’s Headscarf Ban
The Belgian Constitutional Court permitted on 4 June 2020, for Islamic headscarves and other religious, philosophical or political signs to be prohibited. Protests occurred in objection of the ruling, of which 4,000 people gathered in Brussels. Some of the signs carried by protestors were “My right” or “Take your hands off my headscarf”. This courtContinue reading “Belgium’s Headscarf Ban”
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