Abortion is a fundamental right!
Let's make it a central issue of the elections to the European Parliament!
On 28 September, let's mobilise for abortion rights in Europe!
Access to abortion is under threat all over the world and Europe is no exception. Bans and restrictions on abortion are a serious attack on women's sexual health, autonomy of decision and rights.
In 2023, we must dare to say that a country that restricts the right to abortion is neither democratic nor does abide with the rule of law!
It is therefore essential to create a solidarity movement between the EU Member States before the 2024 elections in order to send a common message about the risks of degradation of fundamental rights, enshrined in the EU Charter and the Lisbon Treaty.
Together, let us make our voices heard and affirm that abortion is an essential human right to guarantee women's equality, dignity and freedom.
We stand in solidarity with women around the world and join the WHO in stating that "access to safe abortion is a crucial component of health care".
On 28 September, let's stand together for the right to abortion for all women!
Join us on 28 September 2023 in Brussels!
Conference
Linking the right to abortion with the state of democracy
European mobilisation
for the right to abortion
European mobilisation for the right to abortion
Programme of the day
Conference at the European Parliament
12.00 > 14.00
Conference "Linking the right to abortion with the state of democracy" (More information)
14.00 > 15.30
Networking @ Quartier Léopold (9, place du Luxembourg)
Meeting on the Place du Luxembourg
15.30 > 16h.30
Demonstration placards workshop and customisation of hangers
16.30 > 18.50
Meeting with interventions of representatives from European countries, brass band, stands managed by various Belgian organisations actives on abortion right, reading of testimonies, etc.
Performance of Gisèle Halimi's Plea for Abortion by actress Priscilla Adade.
18.50
Symbolic moment and closing words
Linking the Right to Abortion with the State of Democracy
Conference | European Parliament | Programme
12:00 > 12:15 | Welcoming lunch
Panel Discussion Hosted by Hon. Predrag Fred Matic (S&D, Croatia) and Hon. Sophie in 't Veld (Renew Europe, the Netherlands), co-chairs of the MEPs for Sexual and Reproductive Rights
12:30 > 12:35 | Welcome Remarks
Hon. Sophie in 't Veld (Renew Europe, the Netherlands)
12:35 > 12:40 | Addressing Abortion Rights in the Political Context
Sylvie Lausberg, Director of Study & Strategy Unit at the Centre d’Action Laïque
12h:40 > 12:45 | Progress on the Anti-Gender Report
Neil Datta, EPF Executive Director
12:45 > 12:50 | Reproductive Rights: Public health meets women’s advocacy movements
Yvon Englert, Professor of Medicine and Co-Chair of the Group of scientific experts on abortion commissioned by the Belgian federal majority
12:50 > 13:05 | Q&A Session
Moderated by Hon. Sophie in 't Veld (15 minutes)
13:05 > 13:10 | Recent Developments in Poland
Krystyna Kacpura, President of Foundation for Women and Family Planning FEDERA
13:10 > 13:15 | Recent Developments in France: A Parliamentary Perspective
Hon. Guillaume Gouffier-Valente (Renaissance, France)
13:15 > 13:20 | Abortion in the European Union: Actors, Issues, and Discourse
Berengère Marques Pereira, Professor at Université libre de Bruxelles
13:20 > 13:35 | Q&A Session
Moderated by Hon. Sophie in 't Veld (15 minutes)
13:35 > 13:45 | Closing Remarks
Hon. Guillaume Gouffier-Valente and Hon. Predrag Fred Matic
Informations:
Join us on 28 September 2023 in Brussels!
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