Thousands have rallied across Croatia in solidarity with a woman who was denied an abortion despite her fetus having serious health problems.
People attend a protest in solidarity with a woman who was denied an abortion despite her fetus having serious health problems, in Zagreb, Croatia, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The case has sparked public outrage and rekindled a years-long debate about abortion in Croatia, a member of the European Union.
Shouting “Enough!," participants carried banners reading ”Master of my own body" or “Woman's toughest decision is not yours," as they vowed to “stay angry.” Mirela Cavajda was 20 weeks pregnant when doctors informed her that her fetus had a brain tumor and no chance of a normal life. She said doctors refused to terminate the pregnancy and advised Cavajda to seek the procedure in neighboring Slovenia instead.The case has rekindled a years-long debate about abortion in Croatia, a member of the European Union.
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