The abortion debate is making headlines in Germany on Monday. A government appointed Commission said that all restrictions should be lifted off abortion for upto 12 weeks.

Germany: Will German Chancellor accept Commission's report on Abortion?

On Wednesday (April 10), Arizona's top court revived a Civil War-era law from 1864, which puts a near-total ban on abortion. The law makes it a felony to provide an abortion or help a person obtain one.

On Wednesday (April 10), Arizona's top court revived a Civil War-era law from 1864, which puts a near-total ban on abortion. The law makes it a felony to provide an abortion or help a person obtain one. According to a new paper in the journal JAMA Health Forum, adults are seeking permanent contraception after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade in 2022 and took away the 'constitutional' right to abortion. Since then, more and more US states have completely banned abortions with others imposing limited access on abortions. The study analysed data from 113 million people across the United States and found that there's been an increase in permanent contraception in both men and women between the ages of 18–30. Women's permanent contraception rate double then men Women undergoing tubal ligations, known as 'getting your tubes tied' were twice as high as men undergoing vasectomies, Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, there has been an immediate rise of 58 sterilization procedures for women, or around 5.31 procedures per 100,000 persons each month. This is roughly double the previous rate of 2.84 procedures per month for women. Men had an overall increase of 27 procedures, but no significant increase in monthly procedures. “The major difference in patterns of these two procedures likely reflects the fact that young women are overwhelmingly responsible for preventing pregnancy and disproportionately experience the health, social, and economic consequences of abortion bans,” lead author Jacqueline Ellison, said in a press release. “Women and people who can get pregnant also disproportionately experience the health, social, and economic effects of unwanted pregnancy. Because of this and the fact that parenting responsibilities fall predominately on women, cisgender men may not feel the same sense of urgency to undergo permanent contraception,” Ellison added. What do these findings imply? The abrupt increase in permanent contraceptive methods shows fear or anxiety among young people with restricted abortion access. “What is concerning to me is that young people may be feeling pressure to use a contraceptive method that they otherwise would not prefer, which has implications for reproductive autonomy,” Ellison said. Also read: 'Shame! Shame!': Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban What was the Roe v. Wade case about? The 1973 Roe v. Wade judgment provided a foundation for legal abortion in the United States. Jane Roe, an unmarried pregnant woman, challenged Texas' abortion ban. The court ruled in her favor, saying, "The United States Constitution provides a fundamental "right to privacy" that protects a person's right to choose whether to have an abortion. The abortion right is not absolute. It must be balanced against the government's interests in protecting health and prenatal life." The Court overturned the ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case in 2022, eliminating the 'constitutional' right to abortion.

US women getting tubes tied 'doubled' after constitutional right to abortion revoked

Lawmakers in Poland have begun considering reforms to the country's draconian abortion rules, which have been more restricted over the last eight years under conservative nationalist regimes.

Poland: Lawmakers debate reforming strict abortion laws

In the US Arizona's top court has upheld a 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. The decision can have far-reaching consequences for Women's Health Care as well as in the coming presidential elections in the country.

Arizona Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban from 1864

Parents of the teenage gunman who killed four students in a 2021 school shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday (Apr 9). James and Jennifer Crumbley were convicted of manslaughter in separate trials. In other news,&nbsp;The top court in the US state of Arizona, on Tuesday (Apr 9) ruled that the state can&nbsp;enforce its long-dormant 19th-century law that criminalises&nbsp;all abortions, except when a mother’s life is at stake.

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In the United States Arizona's top court has upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions now this decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's healthcare and reproductive rights as well as in the coming presidential elections in the country. Watch in for more details!

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As elections in US are round the corner and promises are the talk of the town, but one hot button provision that will be the deciding factor in the upcoming polls would be Abortion.

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Presidential elections in the US Are one year away, but the political battleground is heating up. And in the eye of the storm, is the public divide in abortion rights. Can the Biden-led democrats rely heavily on their pro-abortion stance and snatch victory from the pro-life, conservative republican camp?

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The top court of Florida upheld the state's 15-week abortion ban which paved the way for the implementation of the six-week ban and it was also decided that a&nbsp;ballot initiative would be held to decide if&nbsp;abortion rights should be enshrined&nbsp; in the state's Constitution.&nbsp;

The six-week abortion ban was passed in 2023 but was kept on hold the judgement on the case of the 15-week ban. The six-week ban will come into effect in 30 days.

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<h2>Court gives two rulings on abortion ban</h2>

Florida's Republican-appointed justices on Monday (April 1) agreed by 6-1 that the constitution of the state - especially its privacy protections - did not apply to access to abortion.

The court's ruling upheld the existing 15-week abortion ban which was passed in Florida in 2022.

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis had almost a year ago signed into law a six-week abortion ban. However, it was decided that the bill would be placed on hold till the legal challenges of the 15-week ban were cleared.

After Monday's ruling, Florida can place into effect the six-week ban within 30 days. Lawsuits challenging the ban have been filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood, which has its own clinics that provide abortions.

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The Florida Supreme Court, in a separate ruling on Monday (April 1), also decided by 4-3 that a proposed constitutional amendment which will protect access to abortion in the state can be part of the ballots in November when the country's general election is held.

In the ballot question, the Floridians will have to vote 'yes' or 'no' to a statement that reads, "No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health."&nbsp;

Viability refers to the time when an unborn child or foetus is likely to survive outside the uterus, which is generally around 24 weeks.

It added that "this amendment does not change the Legislature's constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion".

(With inputs from agencies)

The top court of Florida upheld the state's 15-week abortion ban which paved the way for the implementation of the six-week ban and it was also decided that a ballot initiative would be held to decide if abortion rights should be enshrined in the state's Constitution.

The top court of Florida upheld the state's 15-week abortion ban which paved the way for the implementation of the six-week ban and it was also decided that a ballot initiative would be held to decide if abortion rights should be enshrined in the state's Constitution. The six-week abortion ban was passed in 2023 but was kept on hold the judgement on the case of the 15-week ban. The six-week ban will come into effect in 30 days. Also Read: Florida bans children under 14 from using social media; 14-15 year olds will need parental consent Court gives two rulings on abortion ban Florida's Republican-appointed justices on Monday (April 1) agreed by 6-1 that the constitution of the state - especially its privacy protections - did not apply to access to abortion. The court's ruling upheld the existing 15-week abortion ban which was passed in Florida in 2022. Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis had almost a year ago signed into law a six-week abortion ban. However, it was decided that the bill would be placed on hold till the legal challenges of the 15-week ban were cleared. After Monday's ruling, Florida can place into effect the six-week ban within 30 days. Lawsuits challenging the ban have been filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood, which has its own clinics that provide abortions. Watch: Florida police officer at the right time, right place The Florida Supreme Court, in a separate ruling on Monday (April 1), also decided by 4-3 that a proposed constitutional amendment which will protect access to abortion in the state can be part of the ballots in November when the country's general election is held. In the ballot question, the Floridians will have to vote 'yes' or 'no' to a statement that reads, "No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health." Viability refers to the time when an unborn child or foetus is likely to survive outside the uterus, which is generally around 24 weeks. It added that "this amendment does not change the Legislature's constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion". (With inputs from agencies)

Florida's top court upholds 15-week abortion ban, but makes it a ballot measure

In an alarming incident at a Prague hospital, a woman underwent an abortion procedure she never consented to. According to CNN Prima News, the woman, who was four months pregnant, visited Bulovka University Hospital for a routine checkup on March 25, only to become the victim of a huge&nbsp;medical error.

In a startling sequence of events, the woman was mistakenly put under anesthesia and operated upon, despite being the wrong patient. Hospital staff, including nurses, doctors, a gynaecologist, and even the anaesthesiologist, failed to accurately identify her. The hospital blamed this catastrophic mix-up to a language barrier.&nbsp;

The healthy pregnant woman underwent a curettage, a uterine surgery typically associated with abortion, which was intended for another patient. As a result of the procedure, the woman suffered a miscarriage.&nbsp;

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<h2>Language barrier exacerbates the situation</h2>

Reports indicated that apart&nbsp;from gross negligence on the part of hospital staff, a language barrier further complicated the situation, contributing to the misidentification.

Speaking to Czech media outlet Seznam Zpravy, gynaecologist and vice-chairman of the Czech Medical Chamber Jan Prada said: "A Czech-speaking patient would probably actively resist the fact that she is going to undergo a procedure that she does not understand."

"The goal must be to do a root analysis, identify the causes, and set a process so that this never happens again," David Marx, chair of the Czech Society for Quality in Healthcare, told the news outlet.&nbsp;

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"According to the findings so far, as a result of a serious violation of internal regulations on the part of the employees concerned, the surgical procedure was initiated on the incorrectly identified patient," Bulovka spokeswoman Eva Stolejda Libigerova told CNN Prima News.

The staff involved in the error have been placed on suspension, and the hospital is conducting an investigation into the matter.

(With inputs from agencies)

In an alarming incident at a Prague hospital, a woman underwent an abortion procedure she never consented to. According to CNN Prima News, the woman, who was four months pregnant, visited Bulovka University Hospital for a routine checkup on March 25, only to become the victim of a huge medical error.

In an alarming incident at a Prague hospital, a woman underwent an abortion procedure she never consented to. According to CNN Prima News, the woman, who was four months pregnant, visited Bulovka University Hospital for a routine checkup on March 25, only to become the victim of a huge medical error. In a startling sequence of events, the woman was mistakenly put under anesthesia and operated upon, despite being the wrong patient. Hospital staff, including nurses, doctors, a gynaecologist, and even the anaesthesiologist, failed to accurately identify her. The hospital blamed this catastrophic mix-up to a language barrier. The healthy pregnant woman underwent a curettage, a uterine surgery typically associated with abortion, which was intended for another patient. As a result of the procedure, the woman suffered a miscarriage. Also read | France becomes first country in the world to make abortion a constitutional right Language barrier exacerbates the situation Reports indicated that apart from gross negligence on the part of hospital staff, a language barrier further complicated the situation, contributing to the misidentification. Speaking to Czech media outlet Seznam Zpravy, gynaecologist and vice-chairman of the Czech Medical Chamber Jan Prada said: "A Czech-speaking patient would probably actively resist the fact that she is going to undergo a procedure that she does not understand." "The goal must be to do a root analysis, identify the causes, and set a process so that this never happens again," David Marx, chair of the Czech Society for Quality in Healthcare, told the news outlet. Also watch | US Abortion Tussle: US Supreme Court favours abortion pills being made available "According to the findings so far, as a result of a serious violation of internal regulations on the part of the employees concerned, the surgical procedure was initiated on the incorrectly identified patient," Bulovka spokeswoman Eva Stolejda Libigerova told CNN Prima News. The staff involved in the error have been placed on suspension, and the hospital is conducting an investigation into the matter. (With inputs from agencies)

Prague hospital performs abortion on wrong woman, blames language barrier for mix-up

The US Supreme Court appeared sceptical about limiting access to the abortion drug mifepristone during a hearing on Tuesday (Mar 26). As per reports, the top court signalled that it was unlikely to go through with such a limitation and questioned the appropriateness of challenging the drug's federal approval.

US Supreme Court appears sceptical about limiting access to abortion pills

Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon on Friday (Mar 22) passed a bill which imposed significant barriers to abortion if it remains legal in the state. However, he signed legislation which banned gender-affirming care for minors.

Republican leader and Governor Mark Gordon rejected the abortion bill which will need facilities to get licensed as outpatient surgical centers for providing surgical abortions. This will add to their costs and increase the burdens they face to operate.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, women are required to undergo ultrasounds no less than 48 hours before either by pill or surgical abortion to determine the gestational age and location of the fetus and the pregnancy's viability.

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In Wyoming, abortion is legal&nbsp;and the outcome of a lawsuit which challenges&nbsp;banning the procedure is pending. The bill was aimed at the only full-service abortion clinic in the state - Wellspring Health Access.&nbsp;

<h2>State may decide on the constitutionality of abortion in Wyoming: Gordon&nbsp;</h2>

While announcing the veto, Gordon said that the measure would have “properly regulated” clinics. He said that the amendments included by lawmakers have made them vulnerable to legal challenges.

In a statement, Gordon said, “The state is closer than ever to a decision on the constitutionality of abortion in Wyoming." He added that the bill “had the potential to further delay the resolution of this critical issue for the unborn.”

As per the clinic officials, who had opposed the bill, most abortions were administered pills for abortion at Wellspring, however, the clinic has also performed surgical abortions as well.

The measure will require abortions at any clinic to be carried out by only a licensed physician who has admitting privileges at a hospital, which is no more than 10 miles away.

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In a statement to the Associated Press, clinic founder Julie Burkhart said that this would result in additional new costs to renovate Wellspring to meet ambulatory surgical facility standards while getting “medically unnecessary” admitting privileges for its doctors.

To meet the ultrasound requirement, women will also have to travel a lot and take time off their work, said Burkhart.&nbsp;

She claimed the bill would close down the clinic and hurt the people who require abortion services.

“Outlawing abortion will never serve as a vehicle for making this health care obsolete,” she said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon on Friday (Mar 22) passed a bill which imposed significant barriers to abortion if it remains legal in the state. However, he signed legislation which banned gender-affirming care for minors.

Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon on Friday (Mar 22) passed a bill which imposed significant barriers to abortion if it remains legal in the state. However, he signed legislation which banned gender-affirming care for minors. Republican leader and Governor Mark Gordon rejected the abortion bill which will need facilities to get licensed as outpatient surgical centers for providing surgical abortions. This will add to their costs and increase the burdens they face to operate. Meanwhile, women are required to undergo ultrasounds no less than 48 hours before either by pill or surgical abortion to determine the gestational age and location of the fetus and the pregnancy's viability. Also Read: France becomes first country in the world to make abortion a constitutional right In Wyoming, abortion is legal and the outcome of a lawsuit which challenges banning the procedure is pending. The bill was aimed at the only full-service abortion clinic in the state - Wellspring Health Access. State may decide on the constitutionality of abortion in Wyoming: Gordon While announcing the veto, Gordon said that the measure would have “properly regulated” clinics. He said that the amendments included by lawmakers have made them vulnerable to legal challenges. In a statement, Gordon said, “The state is closer than ever to a decision on the constitutionality of abortion in Wyoming." He added that the bill “had the potential to further delay the resolution of this critical issue for the unborn.” As per the clinic officials, who had opposed the bill, most abortions were administered pills for abortion at Wellspring, however, the clinic has also performed surgical abortions as well. The measure will require abortions at any clinic to be carried out by only a licensed physician who has admitting privileges at a hospital, which is no more than 10 miles away. Watch: France changes its abortion laws after US repeals Roe vs Wade; Catholic groups oppose In a statement to the Associated Press, clinic founder Julie Burkhart said that this would result in additional new costs to renovate Wellspring to meet ambulatory surgical facility standards while getting “medically unnecessary” admitting privileges for its doctors. To meet the ultrasound requirement, women will also have to travel a lot and take time off their work, said Burkhart. She claimed the bill would close down the clinic and hurt the people who require abortion services. “Outlawing abortion will never serve as a vehicle for making this health care obsolete,” she said. (With inputs from agencies)

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France has taken a big step towards ensuring women's freedom to choose. France has enshrined abortion in its constitution with historic support of 780 votes to 72. The move was driven by concern that snowballed in France as the U.S. started rolling back abortion rights two years ago.

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In a historic move marking International Women's Day, France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, solidifying a staunch stance on women's rights.

Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti used a 19th-century printing press to imprint the amendment into France's constitution during a notable public event held at the cobblestoned Place Vendome, as reported by the Associated Press.&nbsp;

<h2>Legislative approval and global response</h2>

Following overwhelming support from French lawmakers earlier in the week, the amendment was officially ratified during the ceremony, symbolising a significant milestone for women's rights.

While abortion remains a contentious issue in the United States, it enjoys widespread legality and support across much of Europe, particularly in France, where it is viewed through the lens of public health rather than political debate.

The ceremony in Paris served as a focal point for the global celebration of women's rights on International Women's Day, with marches, protests, and conferences spanning continents from Jakarta to Mexico City.

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Advocates worldwide praised France's constitutional amendment as a beacon of progress, especially in regions where access to reproductive healthcare remains a challenge.

French President Emmanuel Macron attributed the move to a landmark US Supreme Court decision in 2022, urging other nations to follow suit.

He proposed integrating the right to abortion into the European Union's charter, eliciting enthusiastic responses from the crowd in Paris. However, such a proposal may face resistance from EU members with stringent abortion regulations, such as Poland.

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Despite the symbolic victory, Macron faced criticism for prioritising abortion rights in a nation where immediate threats to such rights are less apparent compared to other pressing issues women face.

Persistent challenges include high rates of domestic violence, difficulties in prosecuting sexual abuse cases, gender pay gaps, and disparities in pensions, particularly among non-white women.

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In a historic move marking International Women's Day, France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, solidifying a staunch stance on women's rights.

In a historic move marking International Women's Day, France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, solidifying a staunch stance on women's rights. Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti used a 19th-century printing press to imprint the amendment into France's constitution during a notable public event held at the cobblestoned Place Vendome, as reported by the Associated Press. Legislative approval and global response Following overwhelming support from French lawmakers earlier in the week, the amendment was officially ratified during the ceremony, symbolising a significant milestone for women's rights. While abortion remains a contentious issue in the United States, it enjoys widespread legality and support across much of Europe, particularly in France, where it is viewed through the lens of public health rather than political debate. The ceremony in Paris served as a focal point for the global celebration of women's rights on International Women's Day, with marches, protests, and conferences spanning continents from Jakarta to Mexico City. Also read | France raids Huawei offices just outside Paris Advocates worldwide praised France's constitutional amendment as a beacon of progress, especially in regions where access to reproductive healthcare remains a challenge. French President Emmanuel Macron attributed the move to a landmark US Supreme Court decision in 2022, urging other nations to follow suit. He proposed integrating the right to abortion into the European Union's charter, eliciting enthusiastic responses from the crowd in Paris. However, such a proposal may face resistance from EU members with stringent abortion regulations, such as Poland. Also watch | Gravitas | My Body My Right: France makes abortion a constitutional right Despite the symbolic victory, Macron faced criticism for prioritising abortion rights in a nation where immediate threats to such rights are less apparent compared to other pressing issues women face. Persistent challenges include high rates of domestic violence, difficulties in prosecuting sexual abuse cases, gender pay gaps, and disparities in pensions, particularly among non-white women. (With inputs from agencies)

France enshrines abortion as constitutional right on International Women's Day

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France, on Monday (Mar 4) enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution after lawmakers voted in favour of an article which would give women the “guaranteed freedom” to get the medical procedure for terminating a pregnancy, making it the first country in the world to do so.&nbsp;

<h2>About the vote</h2>

A joint session of both the lower and upper houses of parliament was convened at the Palace of Versailles where the proposal gained a three-fifths supermajority by French lawmakers which was needed to make the change, with 780 votes in favour and 72 against it.

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There was loud applause, cheering, and standing ovation at the joint session as most French lawmakers celebrated the final approval needed to make the right to abortion an explicit protection in the country’s constitution.&nbsp;

The change was also celebrated in central Paris where abortion rights activists had gathered and applauded as the Eiffel Tower was illuminated to mark the occasion and displayed the message “MyBodyMyChoice” after the vote.&nbsp;

Abortion rights are more widely accepted in France than in most other countries with recent polls indicating that 80 per cent of French people back the fact that abortion is legal.&nbsp;

President Emmanuel Macron described the move as “French pride” and said that it sends a “universal message”. He also announced a special public ceremony planned for International Women’s Day on March 8 to celebrate the move.

The vote on Monday has enshrined in Article 34 of the French constitution that “the law determines the conditions in which a woman has the guaranteed freedom to have recourse to an abortion”.

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“We’re sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you and no one can decide for you,” Prime Minister Gabriel Attal told lawmakers ahead of the vote urging them to pass the legislation. He added that this is a “fundamental step... A step that will go down in history.”

The measure had already been passed in both the Senate and the National Assembly. Notably, joint sessions are rare in France. Monday’s session is the first to be held to change the constitution since 2008.&nbsp;

<h2>Opposition and criticism</h2>

Right-wing leader Marine Le Pen accused Macron of passing the legislation to gain political points due to the large support for the right to abortion in France.&nbsp;

“We will vote to include it in the Constitution because we have no problem with that,” Le Pen told reporters ahead of Monday’s vote, but also called it an exaggeration since “no one is putting the right to abortion at risk in France.”

In his speech, the French PM spoke about how the right to abortion remains in “danger” across the world. “In one generation, one year, one week, you can go from one thing to the opposite,” said Attal referring to rights reversals in the US, Hungary and Poland.

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Notably, it was the US Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v Wade which recognised a woman’s constitutional right to abortion that prompted activists in France to push French lawmakers.&nbsp;

“This right (to abortion) has retreated in the United States. And so nothing authorised us to think that France was exempt from this risk,” said Laura Slimani, from the Fondation des Femmes rights group, as quoted by Reuters.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, anti-abortion protesters gathered in Versailles near the palace to oppose the move.&nbsp;

Pascale Moriniere, the president of the Association of Catholic Families, told Reuters how the move marked a defeat for anti-abortion campaigners.

“It’s (also) a defeat for women…and, of course, for all the children who cannot see the day,” she said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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France, on Monday (Mar 4) enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution after lawmakers voted in favour of an article which would give women the “guaranteed freedom” to get the medical procedure for terminating a pregnancy, making it the first country in the world to do so.

France, on Monday (Mar 4) enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution after lawmakers voted in favour of an article which would give women the “guaranteed freedom” to get the medical procedure for terminating a pregnancy, making it the first country in the world to do so. About the vote A joint session of both the lower and upper houses of parliament was convened at the Palace of Versailles where the proposal gained a three-fifths supermajority by French lawmakers which was needed to make the change, with 780 votes in favour and 72 against it. WATCH | French lawmakers hold vote to make abortion a constitutional right There was loud applause, cheering, and standing ovation at the joint session as most French lawmakers celebrated the final approval needed to make the right to abortion an explicit protection in the country’s constitution. The change was also celebrated in central Paris where abortion rights activists had gathered and applauded as the Eiffel Tower was illuminated to mark the occasion and displayed the message “MyBodyMyChoice” after the vote. Abortion rights are more widely accepted in France than in most other countries with recent polls indicating that 80 per cent of French people back the fact that abortion is legal. President Emmanuel Macron described the move as “French pride” and said that it sends a “universal message”. He also announced a special public ceremony planned for International Women’s Day on March 8 to celebrate the move. The vote on Monday has enshrined in Article 34 of the French constitution that “the law determines the conditions in which a woman has the guaranteed freedom to have recourse to an abortion”. Also Read | Pentagon documents leak accused Jack Teixeira pleads guilty, faces over 16 years’ jail “We’re sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you and no one can decide for you,” Prime Minister Gabriel Attal told lawmakers ahead of the vote urging them to pass the legislation. He added that this is a “fundamental step... A step that will go down in history.” The measure had already been passed in both the Senate and the National Assembly. Notably, joint sessions are rare in France. Monday’s session is the first to be held to change the constitution since 2008. Opposition and criticism Right-wing leader Marine Le Pen accused Macron of passing the legislation to gain political points due to the large support for the right to abortion in France. “We will vote to include it in the Constitution because we have no problem with that,” Le Pen told reporters ahead of Monday’s vote, but also called it an exaggeration since “no one is putting the right to abortion at risk in France.” In his speech, the French PM spoke about how the right to abortion remains in “danger” across the world. “In one generation, one year, one week, you can go from one thing to the opposite,” said Attal referring to rights reversals in the US, Hungary and Poland. Also Read | France Senate votes 267-50 to add abortion 'freedom' in constitution Notably, it was the US Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v Wade which recognised a woman’s constitutional right to abortion that prompted activists in France to push French lawmakers. “This right (to abortion) has retreated in the United States. And so nothing authorised us to think that France was exempt from this risk,” said Laura Slimani, from the Fondation des Femmes rights group, as quoted by Reuters. Meanwhile, anti-abortion protesters gathered in Versailles near the palace to oppose the move. Pascale Moriniere, the president of the Association of Catholic Families, told Reuters how the move marked a defeat for anti-abortion campaigners. “It’s (also) a defeat for women…and, of course, for all the children who cannot see the day,” she said. (With inputs from agencies)

France becomes first country in the world to make abortion a constitutional right

France held a historic joint session of parliament at the Palace of Versailles today abortion is to be enshrined as a right in the country's constitution. This would make it the first country in the world to do so. The move is widely expected to pass -- much to the joy of women rights groups in the European nation. If implemented, it will, however come as a disappointment to the pro-life groups in the nation.

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

France becomes first in world to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

France on Monday enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, a world first welcomed by women's rights groups as historic and harshly criticised by anti-abortion groups.

France enshrines the right to abortion in its constitution

France's Senate adopted a bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the constitution, clearing a key hurdle for legislation promised by President Emmanuel Macron in response to a rollback in abortion rights in the United States.

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France to make abortion a constitutional right after senate vote

French lawmakers hold vote to make abortion a constitutional right

France to make abortion a constitutional right

In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.

CVS and Walgreens to start selling abortion pills this month

Two of America’s largest pharmacy companies have announced their plans to roll out a prescription abortion pill this month, called mifepristone. CVS and Walgreens said they will start distribution next week in states where abortion is still legal. The move comes after the US Food and Drug Administration last year allowed both companies to sell the pill. Abortion pills are currently accessible in clinics and some states allow them to be prescribed via telemedicine and sent to patients by mail.

<h2>Where the pill will be first available?</h2>

CVS and Walgreens will first roll out the pill in key pharmacies in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California and Illinois.

During this phase, companies will monitor certain parameters regarding quality, safety and privacy for both patients and pharmacy staff.

It must be noted that the US Supreme Court is all set to decide whether the pill could be acquired by mail without an in-person doctor visit. A spokesperson for Walgreens was quoted by BBC as saying that the company will not "dispense in states where the laws are unclear", to protect staff.

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With plans to make the pill available in retail pharmacies like CVS or Walgreens, doctors could send prescriptions directly to these locations for patients to pick up from pharmacists.

<h2>Court rulings over mifepristone availability</h2>

Despite efforts by anti-abortion groups to remove mifepristone from the market in the US, widespread access to the pill has been supported by a federal appeals court, though it ruled against mail delivery or telemedicine prescriptions.

The Supreme Court will soon review this case, and if the ruling stands, patients will need to obtain the pill in person from a clinic, doctor, or pharmacy.

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Mifepristone, approved in 2000, is the first part of the FDA-recommended two-pill regimen to terminate a pregnancy. It works by blocking progesterone, a hormone necessary for pregnancy, while the second pill, misoprostol, empties the uterus.

Additionally, mifepristone is used to treat conditions like miscarriages and Cushing syndrome, a hormone-related disorder in women.

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Two of America’s largest pharmacy companies have announced their plans to roll out a prescription abortion pill this month, called mifepristone. CVS and Walgreens said they will start distribution next week in states where abortion is still legal.

Two of America’s largest pharmacy companies have announced their plans to roll out a prescription abortion pill this month, called mifepristone. CVS and Walgreens said they will start distribution next week in states where abortion is still legal. The move comes after the US Food and Drug Administration last year allowed both companies to sell the pill. Abortion pills are currently accessible in clinics and some states allow them to be prescribed via telemedicine and sent to patients by mail. Where the pill will be first available? CVS and Walgreens will first roll out the pill in key pharmacies in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California and Illinois. During this phase, companies will monitor certain parameters regarding quality, safety and privacy for both patients and pharmacy staff. It must be noted that the US Supreme Court is all set to decide whether the pill could be acquired by mail without an in-person doctor visit. A spokesperson for Walgreens was quoted by BBC as saying that the company will not "dispense in states where the laws are unclear", to protect staff. Watch: Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose illicit procurement networks × With plans to make the pill available in retail pharmacies like CVS or Walgreens, doctors could send prescriptions directly to these locations for patients to pick up from pharmacists. Court rulings over mifepristone availability Despite efforts by anti-abortion groups to remove mifepristone from the market in the US, widespread access to the pill has been supported by a federal appeals court, though it ruled against mail delivery or telemedicine prescriptions. The Supreme Court will soon review this case, and if the ruling stands, patients will need to obtain the pill in person from a clinic, doctor, or pharmacy. Also read: US man retains Guinness world record by eating 34000 Big Macs in lifetime Mifepristone, approved in 2000, is the first part of the FDA-recommended two-pill regimen to terminate a pregnancy. It works by blocking progesterone, a hormone necessary for pregnancy, while the second pill, misoprostol, empties the uterus. Additionally, mifepristone is used to treat conditions like miscarriages and Cushing syndrome, a hormone-related disorder in women. (With inputs from agencies)

US pharmacy giants to start selling abortion pill mifepristone

In a breakthrough for abortion rights in the United States two of the biggest Pharmacy chains are set to roll out the abortion pill Mifepristone in the market available on prescription starting next week. In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone. Watch to know more!

US: CVS and Walgreens pharmacies get a nod to dispense Mifepristone

French citizens will soon have access to abortion as consitutional right. The French Senate has voted overwhemingly to enshrine the right to abortion in the Constitution.

France to make abortion a constitutional freedom; French Senate votes to enshrine abortion right

France's Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the constitution, clearing a key hurdle for legislation promised by President Emmanuel Macron in response to a rollback in abortion rights in the United States.

French citizens will soon have access to abortion as constitutional right. The French Senate has voted overwhelmingly to enshrine the right to abortion in the Constitution.

Historic feat for abortion rights in France, bill to receive approval soon

In a landmark move underscoring the crucial rights of women, France's Senate rallied behind a governmental initiative to include the freedom to undergo an abortion in the constitution. Despite opposition from certain conservative factions, the upper chamber resoundingly endorsed the constitutional amendment with a vote tally of 267 in favour to 50 against.

The measure is now slated for a vote at a special congress session on March 4.&nbsp;

President Emmanuel Macron has been supportive of women's reproductive rights, including access to abortion. His political party, La Republique En Marche (LREM), has generally advocated for progressive social policies, including women's rights issues.

In its constitution, abortion has been legal in the European country since 1974.

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Earlier in January, the National Assembly, representing a coalition of Macron's centrist allies and left-wing opposition, overwhelmingly supported the designation of abortion as a "guaranteed freedom."

Macron lauded the Senate's decisive action as a significant stride forward.

"I am committed to making women's freedom to have an abortion irreversible by enshrining it in the Constitution. After the National Assembly, the Senate is taking a decisive step which I welcome. For the final vote, I will convene Parliament in Congress on March 4," Macron wrote on X.&nbsp;

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Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti hailed the impending constitutional amendment as a historic milestone.

He added that the move will herald France's imminent status as "the first country in the world to protect in its constitution the freedom of women" to determine matters concerning their bodies.

Prior to the conclusive vote, a Senate committee rebuffed attempts from right-wing senators to amend the proposed revision.

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A November 2022 survey conducted by the French polling firm IFOP revealed that an overwhelming 86 pe rcent of French citizens endorsed making abortion a constitutional right.&nbsp;

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In a landmark move underscoring the crucial rights of women, France's Senate rallied behind a governmental initiative to include the freedom to undergo an abortion in the constitution.

In a landmark move underscoring the crucial rights of women, France's Senate rallied behind a governmental initiative to include the freedom to undergo an abortion in the constitution. Despite opposition from certain conservative factions, the upper chamber resoundingly endorsed the constitutional amendment with a vote tally of 267 in favour to 50 against. The measure is now slated for a vote at a special congress session on March 4. President Emmanuel Macron has been supportive of women's reproductive rights, including access to abortion. His political party, La Republique En Marche (LREM), has generally advocated for progressive social policies, including women's rights issues. In its constitution, abortion has been legal in the European country since 1974. Also Read | Biden jokes 'doctors think I look too young' after medical exam declares him 'fit for duty' Earlier in January, the National Assembly, representing a coalition of Macron's centrist allies and left-wing opposition, overwhelmingly supported the designation of abortion as a "guaranteed freedom." Macron lauded the Senate's decisive action as a significant stride forward. "I am committed to making women's freedom to have an abortion irreversible by enshrining it in the Constitution. After the National Assembly, the Senate is taking a decisive step which I welcome. For the final vote, I will convene Parliament in Congress on March 4," Macron wrote on X. Also Read | New Zealand designates entirety of Hamas a 'terrorist entity' Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti hailed the impending constitutional amendment as a historic milestone. He added that the move will herald France's imminent status as "the first country in the world to protect in its constitution the freedom of women" to determine matters concerning their bodies. Prior to the conclusive vote, a Senate committee rebuffed attempts from right-wing senators to amend the proposed revision. WATCH | Iran set to hold elections against backdrop of economic crisis, Khomenei addresses first-time voters × A November 2022 survey conducted by the French polling firm IFOP revealed that an overwhelming 86 pe rcent of French citizens endorsed making abortion a constitutional right. (With inputs from agencies)

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