Women's rights activists in Poland have opened what they say is the world's first delivery locker supplying abortion pills in a country with one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws.
Known as the "Abortomat," the locker is in a building opposite the Polish parliament, in what activists say is a clear message to politicians like Donald Tusk. The Polish prime minister pledged to introduce abortion on demand up to the 12th week of pregnancy before the 2023 parliamentary election, but his coalition has been unable to agree on a common position.
Only two European Union member states, Poland and Malta, do not allow abortion on request.
In Poland, abortion is only allowed when the pregnancy is the result of a crime — rape or incest — or when it endangers the health or life of the woman.
Justyna Wydrzynska, an activist from a nonprofit organization called Abortion Dream Team, showed DW the "Abortomat" in a small room behind a tasseled portiere at Abotak, Poland's first abortion center.
Inside, the pink lighting is subdued. Glitter tassels, baubles and spotlights make it feel a bit like a disco, she said.
The "Abortomat," which opened in late September, has 22 pink lockers.
