Abortion

Activism

Inside the fight against Poland's abortion ban

#AbortionWithoutBorders — The Polish government has delayed its abortion ban amid nationwide protests, but activist groups are keeping on the pressure and helping women access legal procedures overseas.

Written by: Alexander Durie

Activism

Why Gibraltar still has Europe’s harshest abortion laws

Time for change — The UK territory is set to become the third country ever to hold a public vote on its abortion laws – and it’s been a long time coming.

Written by: Lydia Morrish

Activism

Polyester releases zine on reproductive justice

Saving ourselves — To celebrate its fifth birthday this month, Polyester is releasing four special-edition zines focused on beauty, masculinity and reproductive rights.

Written by: Huck

Activism

The coalition battling Georgia’s calamitous ‘heartbeat bill’

Our bodies, our choice — ‘Abortion bans are racist and unjust, and the burden falls hardest on women of colour, rural communities, and low-income people. Our bodies and lives are not political pawns.’

Written by: April Clare Welsh

Reportage

Ireland voted to repeal the 8th – so what happened next?

The aftermath — The country said it was time to repeal the Eighth Amendment and make abortion legal seven months ago. But for those on the ground, almost nothing has changed.

Written by: Lydia Morrish

Activism

What was Roe Vs Wade – and why is it important now?

All you need to know — As the Trump Administration turns its menacing gaze towards reproductive rights, Roe vs Wade is under threat. Here, we explain the landmark ruling – and what could happen if its overturned.

Written by: Elly Belle

Reportage

Portraits from Ireland’s seismic abortion referendum

#RepealedThe8th — We head to the streets of Dublin to meet the young women behind Ireland’s Repeal the Eighth campaign, as they celebrate one of the most groundbreaking results of the country’s political history.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Reportage

Jacob Rees-Mogg opposes abortion, including in cases of rape and incest

Your body, his choice? — It's scary stuff from a bloke being tipped as next Tory leader.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

Why I'm giving my customers Planned Parenthood themed tattoos

From Where I Stand — One Brooklyn-based, immigrant-run tattoo parlour is transforming bodies into spaces of protest for freedom of choice in the age of Trump, raising cold hard cash for Planned Parenthood in the process.

Written by: Burak Moreno, Fleur Noire Tattoo Parlour

Activism

Irish women step up the fight for access to abortion

Strike 4 Repeal — This International Women's Day, Irish women donned black, went on strike and marched in protest, to demand a change to Ireland's archaic and restrictive abortion laws.

Written by: Brian O'Flynn

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