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Poland's strict abortion law

In 1993 Poland introduced some of the most stringent abortion laws in Europe. It followed the fall of Communism in 1989. Ewa Kowaleska was among those who campaigned for the new law, she’s been speaking to Laura Jones.

(Image: Ewa Kowaleska speaking at an event. Credit: Ewa Kowaleska)

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