🇱🇮 the curious case of Liechtenstein... "...it continues to be the case that speaking out in favour of legalising abortion is regarded as speaking out against the monarchy." Erm...remind us how and why a prince can control abortion rights?! 🙄🫨🤦🏽‍♀️ Read on below ⬇️ #Abortion #AbortionEurope

Liechtenstein’s archaic abortion laws need to be modernised. But a prince is standing in the way | Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel

Substantial hurdles are faced by women who have to travel abroad to access abortion, but Hereditary Prince Alois says he will veto any changes, says writer and campaigner from Liechtenstein Gabriella ...

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28 September is International Safe Abortion Day, and we’re calling for a fundraising army to join us in supporting safe abortions for everyone. S.A.F.E.’s staff costs are fully covered through the end of next year. Every single penny and cent raised will go to funding the movement 💚💚💚

Mifepristone is safer than Viagra, wild swimming, & most politicians' opinions. We are proud to be part of the Abortion Without Borders network, which helps 130 people EVERY SINGLE DAY - mostly through safe, self-managed pill access. 💊💚 #AbortionWithoutBorders #SupportingAbortionsForEveryone

Good abortion news! Malta 🇲🇹 "In landmark ruling, court cautions legal interpretations could create a ‘real risk’ individuals in medical emergencies might abstain from seeking life-saving assistance out of fear that their doctors could effectively become legal investigators" Read below ⬇️ #Abortion

Appeals Court annuls conviction in self-induced abortion case, orders fresh hearing

In landmark ruling, court cautions legal interpretations could create a ‘real risk’ individuals in medical emergencies might abstain from seeking life-saving assistance out of fe...

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Spain 🇪🇸 "Critics say an expansion of benefit entitlements pushed by Spain’s People’s Party could open the door to restrictions on terminations." Read more below ⬇️ #Abortion #AbortionEurope

‘Trumpian politics’: Abortion battle flares over law pushed by Madrid conservatives

Critics say an expansion of benefit entitlements pushed by Spain’s People’s Party could open the door to restrictions on terminations.

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Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Luxembourg's first national survey on sexual & emotional health found that 17% of women surveyed reported having had at least one voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion) during their lifetime. Read more below ⬇️ #Abortion #AbortionEurope

Sexual and emotional health: what Luxembourg's first national survey reveals

The Health Directorate has presented the results of Luxembourg's first national survey on sexual and emotional health, conducted in 2025 among 2,371 residents aged 18 and over.

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This Disability Pride Month we are proud to share something foundational, our entire leadership team is composed of disabled women. We personally know that true reproductive justice requires dismantling the ableism in our societies to provide proper care for everyone 💚 #DisabilityPrideMonth

S.A.F.E. has worked with journalists, activists & abortion experts to create our guide for reporters, researchers, politicians & anyone else who wants to talk about abortion factually & without stigma 🙌🏻🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 Access it here & get in touch for your own guide 💚 www.supportingabortions.eu/news-and-res...

UK 🇬🇧 - this is just good sense. #Abortion #AbortionAccess

Poll suggests UK public supports morning-after pill being sold in corner shops

Most people say it would be difficult to access emergency contraception on a Sunday or after 10pm

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Headlines said abortion was decriminalised in England & Wales, but it's not the full story. While pregnant people have immunity from future prosecution, anyone helping them (friends, partners, or doctors) can still be criminalised. Read on to learn more from SAFE's @marinscarlett.bsky.social 💚

No, abortion has not been decriminalised - Organise Magazine

Recent months have seen a wave of headlines celebrating a vote to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales. While these reports stem from a highly significant amendment, this is not full decriminal...

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Travelling to a new country for your safety should never mean forfeiting your bodily autonomy. On World Refugee Day we stand in solidarity with all displaced, migrants and undocumented people who we will always support to keep having abortions 💚 #WorldRefugeeDay #AbortionAccess

More good abortion news!! 💚 🇮🇪 When Ireland was talking about the 3 day reflection period in Nov 2018, women were flooding twitter with how long it took from calling their GP for an appointment to getting one. It was almost always way more than 3 days. Today, no more. 🎉 #AbortionIsHealthcare

Abortion: Dáil passes abortion bill to remove three-day wait

The proposal is to remove the three-day wait for an abortion in early pregnancy in the Republic of Ireland.

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Good abortion news!! 💚 🇱🇺 Luxembourg officially enshrines abortion rights in constitution MPs voted for the second time on Tuesday on putting the protection of women’s rights into the constitution 🎉 #Abortion #AbortionEurope

Finland 🇫🇮 Finland's ruling National Coalition Party (NCP) on Sunday backed a proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the Finnish Constitution 🙌🙌🏼🙌🏾🙌🏿 Read more below ⬇️

Belgium 🇧🇪 Please do extend the limit for abortion. But what is this 14 week BS when our friends at Compagnon have an entire organisation dedicated to driving the people in Belgium who need to go to NL for care up to 22 weeks...😑 Continued here too: www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2176...

Minister Verlinden plans to extend abortion deadline

Amid fierce debates, Belgium proposes easing abortion timelines while protecting sexual violence victims’ rights. Will coalition demands jeopardise progress?

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Would you like to get involved in supporting people accessing abortion care across Europe? S.A.F.E. is here to support you! 💚 1) SIGN UP FOR ABORTOPEDIA 📝 visit abortopedia.eu 2) CONTACT US DIRECTLY 📩 please reach out for question, advice, support! Contact: mara@supportingabortions.eu

Malta 🇲🇹 CIVICUS discusses the Women on Waves campaign to expand access to abortion with Dr Natalie Psaila Stabile, a reproductive rights advocate and member of Doctors for Choice Malta 💚 Continued ⬇️

MALTA: ‘Young people see the value in protecting women’s health over enforcing religious doctrine’

CIVICUS discusses the Women on Waves campaign to expand access to abortion with Dr Natalie Psaila Stabile, a reproductive rights advocate and member of Doctors for Choice Malta, an organisation that c...

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Abortion rights in Europe are under siege. The “anti-gender” movement is extremely well-funded & their influence is on the rise. S.A.F.E. is on the frontlines fighting back, but we can’t do it alone! Your fundraising helps people get abortions 💚 Click our guide here ➡️ canva.link/SafeFundrais...

"We’re dealing with a fundamentally different movement than what we had become accustomed to... it is no longer the past anti-abortion activism...it is a political project that is pushing societies towards de-democratisation." Read more on this critical piece below ⬇️ #Abortion #AbortionEurope

‘These are no longer amateurs with billboards’

EPF Director Neil Datta on the growing power of anti-gender movements, their increasing professionalisation and the role of religion

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This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, S.A.F.E. reaffirms that reproductive justice is an LGBTQ+ issue. From the right to love who we love, transition, or choose how/when we have our families, we stand against attempts by the state to control our lives and our bodies 💚

Today is International Drawing Day! So over your weekend coffee enjoy one of our favourite cartoons by our wonderful coordinator @marinscarlett.bsky.social 💚

Today is International Day of Families, and we want to talk about the role of abortion in family planning. Abortion is not “anti-family". Most people who have an abortion are already parents. Supporting families means supporting the right to choose how and when they grow. 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Being forced to carry an unwanted pregnancy isn't just a physical burden, it carries a real mental and emotional toll. Want to help others access abortion care? Donate. Share. Comment. 💚

30 million women in Europe live in areas where basic abortion care is not available. S.A.F.E was launched to address the lack of abortion rights and access in Europe. JOIN US! 💚 Visit supportingabortions.eu where you can learn more, subscribe to our newsletter or become a monthly donor.

Abortion IS a labour issue! #IntnernationalWorkersDay #1May #AbortionAccess #ReproductiveRights

This could get interesting...Andorra is one of a few countries in Europe where abortion is totally banned. #AbortionEurope #AbortionAccess

Macron to address abortion law debate in rare visit to Andorra

French President Emmanuel Macron is in the small state of Andorra for a two-day visit, where the sensitive issue of abortion is set to take centre stage. This comes on the heels of a stop in the Pyrén...

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Anger can spark change, but sustained support makes it happen. Thank you for being with us for both. A donation to S.A.F.E. can help cover: ✈️ travel 🏥 procedures 🏨 accommodation 🚕 transport 👶 childcare In other words: the real costs of accessing abortion in Europe. Donate below ⬇️⬇️

Support Us With a Donation - SAFE

It can take a village to arrange an abortion, and SAFE relies on help from our supporters – people like you. People like you who believe, as we do, that everyone should be able to have an abortion if ...

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UK 🇬🇧 "the loud anti-abortion minority get a disproportionate amount of attention in public debate... anti-abortion views are far from mainstream...Nine in 10 people in this country are pro-choice, and one in three women has an abortion in her lifetime" Abortion is Healthcare 🙌 #Abortion #UK

Nine in 10 UK voters across parties support right to abortion, poll finds

YouGov survey shows cross-party consensus – but that many fear abortion access could be reduced

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Another story from Spain 🇪🇸 "Madrid officials have begun discussions on establishing a registry for medical professionals who refuse to perform abortions" Read more below ⬇️

Madrid introduces registry of doctors refusing abortions a new phase in abortion regulation

Madrid Authorities Consider Registry for Conscientious Objector Doctors Madrid officials have begun discussions on establishing a registry for medical professionals who refuse to perform...

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Spain 🇪🇸 "The Spanish Government has recently approved a project for a constitutional amendment to protect the right to a voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion)...While the discussion of constitutional reform is welcome, the current amendment falls short of its promises" Read more below ⬇️

A Second-Class Right

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