France makes abortion more accessible

France makes abortion more accessible
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, the French minister for women's rights, has spearheaded the latest gender equality legislation. AP/Jacques Brinon
France makes abortion more accessible
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, the French minister for women's rights, has spearheaded the latest gender equality legislation. AP/Jacques Brinon

France makes abortion more accessible

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This week France amended its abortion law. The change to the country’s abortion law was part of a larger gender parity bill, which includes changes on a whole range of issues related to gender equity in French society. We’ll take a look at the legislation.