Poland: Activist’s conviction for aiding abortion sparks international outrage
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 2:35 AM

Polish activist Justyna Wydrzyńska was convicted for helping a woman access abortion pills, sparking international condemnation. Amnesty International called the ruling unjust and urged Polish authorities to overturn it, highlighting concerns over Poland’s restrictive abortion laws. The case reflects broader crackdowns on reproductive rights in the country, where abortion is almost entirely banned. Human rights organizations argue that aiding someone in obtaining an abortion should not be criminalized but rather seen as an act of support.
 
Compiled from: “Poland: Unjust conviction of activist accused of aiding an abortion must be overturned,” Amnesty International, Jan. 30, 2025.