In a historic event, France has made the right to have an abortion a part of the country's constitution for women worldwide.

In a historic event, France has made the right to have an abortion a part of the country’s constitution for women worldwide.

March 4, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Paris — France became the first country to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion

On Monday, members of both the French Senate and National Assembly convened to discuss and approve a significant amendment to the country’s constitution.

The legislation received a resounding 780-72 approval, and the entire combined assembly rose to their feet in a lengthy standing ovation.

reversing access to legalized abortion two years ago, when by the

The decision in the case of Roe v. Wade was reversed by the court.

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to safeguard women’s right to abortion in case there are any attempts to limit its accessibility in the future.

The amendment to Article 34 of the constitution would explicitly enshrine “a woman’s guaranteed freedom to have recourse to an abortion.”

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