abortion

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Couple with a condom on bed.
Health
Most Dutch check consent before sex; Condom use down, more STI's
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Signs at a protest for abortion rights at Dam Square in Amsterdam on July 2, 2022.
Politics
Former politicians call on new Cabinet to continue investing in sexual health
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An empty ultrasound examination room at a clinic in the Netherlands. 3 Nov. 2011
HealthPolitics
Doctors won't be able to help end pregnancies with medication by July 1 as planned
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Frans Timmermans after being presented as GroenLinks-PvdA leader, 23 August 2023
Politics
Left wing leader worried by right-wing pushback against equal rights for women, LGBTQIA+
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Tweede Kamer
HealthPolitics
GroenLinks-PvdA submit bill to remove abortion from Criminal Code
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SGP leader Chris Stoffer with two anti-abortion protesters at an abortion clinic in Rotterdam, 9 November 2023
Politics
Christian politicians cancel anti-abortion protest in Utrecht
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An empty ultrasound examination room at a clinic in the Netherlands. 3 Nov. 2011
Health
Abortions in the Netherlands increased by nearly 15% in 2022
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Children's hospital
Health
Law regulating euthanasia for terminally ill children takes effect next year
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Members of the Tweede Kamer gather to take the oath of office after the 2021 General Election. 31 March 2021
HealthPolitics
Dutch parliament votes to keep abortion in Penal Code
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An anti-abortion, pro-life protest sign
Health
"Buddies" to escort women through protesters to Amsterdam's abortion clinic
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The main debate hall of the Eerste Kamer, the Dutch Senate, in 2015
HealthPolitics
Senate majority approves letting general practitioners prescribe abortion pills
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An empty ultrasound examination room at a clinic in the Netherlands. 3 Nov. 2011
CrimePolitics
Nearly 94,000 people want abortion stricken from the Dutch criminal code
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Ultrasound machine
HealthPolitics
D66 wants access to abortion to become a human right
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Ultrasound machine
Health
Over 100 girls under age 15 had an abortion last year
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Queen Máxima meets Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sept. 8, 2022.
HealthPolitics
Queen Máxima discusses abortion rights with Texas Governor Greg Abbott on U.S. trip
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Aerial photo of Utrecht
HealthPolitics
Utrecht to appeal court decision allowing abortion protesters at a city clinic
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Gavel
Health
Anti-abortion activists can protest outside Utrecht clinic, court rules
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An empty ultrasound examination room at a clinic in the Netherlands. 3 Nov. 2011
HealthPolitics
Many right-wing Dutch think abortion laws are too lenient; Over half support current rules