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Right to abortion formally inscribed into French constitution | AP News

Right to abortion formally inscribed into French constitution | AP News

France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution Friday, a powerful message of support for women’s rights on International Women’s Day. Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti used a 19th-century printing press to seal the amendment in France’s constitution at a special public ceremony. (Mar 8) (AP video by Oleg Cetinic)

France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution Friday, a powerful message of support for women’s rights on International Women’s Day. Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti used a 19th-century printing press to seal the amendment in France’s constitution at a special public ceremony. (Mar 8) (AP video by Oleg Cetinic)