Women protest against discrimination
PR dla Zagranicy
Roberto Galea
23.10.2016 20:26
Women protested in a number of Polish cities on Sunday, collecting signatures for a petition to MPs against discrimination.
Photo: PAP/Jakub Kamiński
The petition includes demands to put a stop to vulgar and sexist language, to eliminate sexual harassment, and to provide full access to family planning.
Further demonstrations were planned for Monday. Earlier this month, Polish deputies threw out a controversial citizens’ bill to ban abortion that triggered earlier street protests and criticism in the European Parliament. (ek/rg)