THE IMAGE. A demonstration in Rouen to defend the right to abortion
By Mathieu Normand
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“Solidarity with women around the world”, chanted Some protestors to pay defend the right to abortion in the streets of Rouen (Seine-Maritime) Saturday July 2, 2022. A procession – of 210 people according to the authorities – a parade through the streets of the Norman capital in response to the Supreme Court decision of the United States of revoke Roe vs. Wade decision on June 24th.
In France, soon in the constitution?
This decision leaves the American states to legitimize the right to abortion. A number of them have already enforced their own laws. And more than twenty could eventually ban abortion.
In France, Renaissance and Nupes wish on the contrary to register this right in the constitution. An approach seen with a favorable eye by many citizens, as well as by caregivers in a context of hospital crisis, while maternity closures are feared this summer.
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