"Red card for abortion". Demonstration in front of the Sejm and police intervention

Demonstrations organized by various groups took place in multiple Polish cities, including Warsaw, where police maintained order amid counter-protests. Activists criticized recent legislative changes regarding abortion, claiming they fell short of promises for legal access. The Sejm passed laws partially decriminalizing abortion and allowing it in cases of severe fetal defects, but activists argue these measures are insufficient. They demand legal, safe, and accessible abortion in line with WHO standards, with over 6,000 signatures supporting their appeal. The ongoing debate reflects deep societal divisions over reproductive rights in Poland.