23
Oct
2025
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Combating violence against women and girls, including the exploitation of motherhood (debate)
Madam President, in this House we love to speak about strategic autonomy, but unfortunately, we rarely speak about bodily autonomy. We must protect and safeguard women's right to decide what we want to do with our bodies. No one should risk losing their life because they don't want to be pregnant, but unfortunately, they don't have the right or the access to safe abortions. Forcing women to carry out unwanted pregnancies is violence. Right now, the 'My Choice, My Voice' initiative is fighting for women's rights to access abortions no matter which Member State they live in in our Union. I think it's something that we in this House need to speak up for, with a very clear voice, that we want to support and ensure women's right to decide. Our bodies are only for us to decide on.