The Portuguese Diary


Ship leaves Den Helder harbour
August 23, 2004, 14:45h. The Women on Waves vessel leaving the harbour of Den Helder on its way to Portugal. On the front deck, the mobile clinic by Atelier van Lieshout is mounted to survive the…
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open discussion lisboa 04.09.04
Sunday morning at the beach
The 29th of August, 2004, supporters and volunteers gather on the beach of Figueira da Foz to coordinate their actions in the coming weeks. Photo by Willem Velthoven for Women on Waves.

European Court rules that Portugal violated Freedom of Expression of Women on Waves.

The European Court of Human Rights ruled today that article 10, that guarantees…

"Yes" to legalize abortion in Portugal!!

On 10th of April Portugal's president ratified a law allowing women to obtain…

Portuguese Parliament Approves National Referendum On Loosening Abortion

25 Oct 2006: Finally almost 2 years after winning the elections the socialist…

Congratulations Portugal!!!

20-2-2005: Today in Portugal the Socialist Party has won the elections! Now…

Signature Support.

A petition was initiated by portugalgay.pt to support Women on Waves. Until…

Legal arguments against criminalization

In 2007 Portugal legalized abortion till 10 weeks of pregnancy. The abortion…

Press commentary

New in Portugal, where questions regarding women rights have been treated as…

J’ai avorté

Here are some photo's of the action the Portuguese action group Panteras did…

Media Abortion ship Portugal 2004

The best way to get an impression of the discussion in Portuguese society is to…