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Woman in Malta criminally charged for having an abortion
Last week a woman in Malta appeared in court charged with having an abortion. Malta has some of the strictest abortion laws in the world, with abortion banned under all circumstances – though it is rare for charges to be brought to court. The case has been condemned by pro-choice groups in Malta including Women’s…
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Her name was Dorota
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of a pregnant woman in Poland. Dorota L., who was 5 months pregnant, died in hospital in Nowy Targ on 24th May. In the statement from Dorota’s family, they told us that Dorota went to hospital due to “premature drainage of the amniotic fluid, without other…
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Abortion Without Borders helped 1,814 Ukrainian people access abortion since the start of the war
Abortion Without Borders has helped 1,814 Ukrainian people access an abortion since the start of the war, one year ago today (24 February). Abortion Without Borders is an initiative of six organisations in Europe, who provide information, access to abortion pills, logistical support and creative problem solving to connect people to the abortions they seek,…
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Key facts in the prosecution of Justyna Wydrzyńska

The fifth trial date of Justyna Wydrzyńska took place on 6 February 2023. Justyna is accused of helping a woman (known as “Ania”) access safe abortion pills in 2020 in Poland. As the case approaches a year since it began, we wanted to summarise what you need to know from here. Some of this information…
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Justyna Wydrzyńska (Abortion Dream Team) speaks in European Parliament on the reality of abortion care in Poland
On 1 February 2023, Justyna Wydrzyńska spoke in European Parliament on the reality of abortion care in Poland, on the invitation of Renew Europe. Justyna’s next (fifth) trial will take place on February 6 in the court at Poligonowa in Warsaw. Take action to support Justyna Read Justyna’s full speech below: “My name is Justyna…
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Bidding farewell to Mara Clarke
After thirteen years, we are bidding farewell to Mara Clarke as Director of ASN. It has been a pleasure to be led by Mara as the organisation has grown from five volunteers and a bucket of change to the international abortion fund we are today. Mara plans to take a few months off and will…
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Abortion Without Borders helps almost 80,000 people access abortions in place of the Polish state
Two years on from Poland’s decision to effectively ban abortion, members of Abortion Without Borders have supported 78,000 people from Poland to access abortions safely. In the last year, AWB has helped 44,000 people, with more than 1,200 able to terminate their pregnancies in the second trimester in clinics in other European countries. Friday 21…
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Hamilton launches international fundraiser for abortion access in USA and Europe
Lin-Manuel Miranda and hit musical Hamilton are supporting abortion access in the USA and Europe through #Ham4Choice campaign Fans can win tickets to the grand opening of Hamilton in Hamburg, meet-and-greets with cast #Ham4Choice runs 9 August to 22 September 2022 Lin-Manuel Miranda and his award-winning musical Hamilton have launched a new international fundraising campaign – #Ham4Choice –…
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France allocates €60,000 to Abortion Without Borders to support Ukrainian refugees
Abortion Without Borders is delighted to receive support from the French government to support its work supporting people displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. The Ministry of Health and Prevention, the office of the Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities, and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced a grant of…
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Press Release: Hundreds being left behind by Ireland’s post-Repeal abortion laws
21st June 2022 60% of all clients giving a foreign address at abortion services in England and Wales last year came from the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland ASN remains concerned that restrictive provision in Ireland is leaving women behind Abortion Working Group writes to Irish Health Minister calling for serious reform of services …



