Mini conference 40 years abortion legislation in the Netherlands

Legal abortion access and provision cannot be taken for granted. While some states have made abortion illegal again today, there are also states that – on the contrary – ensure this right by putting it into their constitution. Histories of legal abortion and journeys towards it matter and they need to be remembered and acknowledged. 1 November 2024 marks 40 years since abortion was legislated in the Netherlands. However, it is still debatable if it can be seen as fully legislated. This mini-conference aims to bring into a conversation the historical and contemporary perspectives on abortion legalisation, abortion travel, abortion care and activism in the Netherlands and internationally.

Date: 1 November 2024
Time: 13.00-18.00
Organisers: University of Groningen, RUG. House of Connections

Save the date to discuss the past, present, and future of reproductive rights! For the full program visit this website.