Black Monday in Zagreb, CRO
Yesterday (Monday 03.10.16) throughout Poland "Black Monday" protests took place, where women and men wearing black protested against the efforts of the government and church to change the existing law regarding abortion. Until now it was allowed in 3 cases: - when there is severe foetal abnormalities, - when the life of the mother is threatened - and if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. But the proposal would have stricter restriction (for ex. termination of pregnancy as result of rape could be punishable with up to 5 years in prison, while the rapist would recieve much less punishment..). This case is very controversial and deeply affects the whole community. All over the world medias are writing about the situation in Poland and women from different countries that believe these changes effect women's rights are also joining the protest by organising solidarity protests in their own countries. On Monday at 6pm in capit...