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Haarlem Dolle Mina has been fighting for abortion rights for fifty years

Activists from the Haarlem branch of Dolle Mina gathered in The Hague on International Day of Safe Abortion to support a new legislative proposal aimed at removing abortion from the criminal code. Veteran activist Liesbeth Wieberdink, who has fought for reproductive rights for fifty years, symbolically received the bill intended to secure these rights within Dutch law.

On the International Day of Safe Abortion, members of the activist group Dolle Mina gathered in The Hague to advocate for the removal of abortion from the criminal code. Among the participants was Liesbeth Wieberdink from Haarlem, a veteran activist who has campaigned for women's reproductive rights for over five decades. She formally received a legislative proposal from Member of Parliament Lisa Vliegenthart, which seeks to legally secure abortion rights in the Netherlands amid concerns about rising conservative opposition. While the event highlighted long-standing demands for bodily autonomy, it was also met with counter-protesters who displayed graphic imagery against the practice. Wieberdink emphasized that while freedom of expression exists for all, she remains steadfast in her mission to protect women's access to abortion services. The proposal aims to formalize rights that supporters argue have been taken for granted for too long, ensuring they are protected against future political shifts in the country.

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