Thousands of people took part in abortion-rights demonstrations across Poland on Thursday, including in the capital Warsaw and more than 20 other cities.

Abortion is legal in Poland only when the pregnancy is the result of a criminal act like rape or incest, or when it endangers the life or health of the mother. As a result, most abortions are carried out secretly.

The protesters held placards with slogans such as "Women's hell continues” and “Men of quality don't fear equality."

Prime Minister Donald Tusk came to power in 2023 after pledging to loosen Poland's abortion restrictions.…