Spain’s Constitutional Court Rejects Abortion Law Challenge

The Socialist International Women (SIW) applauds the decision by the Spanish constitutional court on Thursday 09 February 2023 to reject a challenge lodged more than a decade ago against a law allowing abortions in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

SIW firmly believes that women have the right to self-determination and to decide freely about their bodies. Women also have a right to safe abortions, access to abortion information as well as education on sexual and reproductive rights. For this reason, we welcome the decision by the Spanish constitutional court.

We take this opportunity to recognise the tireless work by our Spanish member party, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) on defending the sexual and reproductive rights of women in Spain. Spain is without a doubt an example for the rest of the world on what can be achieved in terms of rights.

We also take this opportunity to congratulate all the women of Spain for their advancement in women’s rights and in gaining greater dignity and respect in their country.
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