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Simone Veil fought for reproductive rights with the law that decriminalized what in 1975?

  • Contraception Use

  • Work for Pregnant Women

  • Abortion

  • Equal Pay for Women

Answer

Abortion was decriminalized in France in 1975 through the Veil Law, named after Simone Veil, the Minister of Health at the time. This landmark legislation marked a significant victory for reproductive rights, allowing women to legally terminate their pregnancies. The law was a culmination of Veil's unwavering commitment to women's rights and her efforts to improve women's health and well-being.
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