France makes abortion a constitutional right

France has taken a significant step forward in women’s reproductive rights by officially making abortion a constitutional right. The French Constitutional Council recently ruled that access to abortion is a fundamental right guaranteed under the country’s constitution.

This decision comes after years of advocacy by women’s rights groups and healthcare providers who have been pushing for greater access to safe and legal abortion in France. The new ruling not only reaffirms a woman’s right to choose what happens to her own body, but also ensures that access to abortion services will be protected and maintained by the government.

By enshrining abortion as a constitutional right, France has joined a growing number of countries that recognize the importance of reproductive autonomy and the right to make decisions about one’s own body. This landmark decision marks a major victory for women’s rights in France and sets a positive example for other countries to follow.