Why Croatia’s abortion debate is heating up

Why Croatia’s abortion debate is heating up

Author: DW September 27, 2023 Duration: 29:59
Abortion is legal in Croatia. So why are women having to travel to Slovenia to get one? We’ll also hear stories about women pursuing their dreams, from an Ethiopian fashion designer putting her own spin on traditional fabric weaving to the people making safe spaces for China’s LGBTQ community.

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Duration: 30:00
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Duration: 30:00
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