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Protocols of Decrees, vol. 21/3593. Decree regulating the artificial termination of pregnancy (12/25/1936)

Date
1936
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-1-T-15252
Link to the online document
Description

The decree of December 25, 1936 that regulated the artificial termination of pregnancy is a sample of advanced and courageous legislation, especially in the European context of the time. Promoted by the Government of the Generalitat during the Civil War, this decree recognized the right of women to decide on their own bodies, in line with the most progressive currents of the moment. The document reflects a clear desire for social modernization and the recognition of sexual and reproductive rights. It is a key piece to understanding the pioneering role of Catalonia in the defense of women’s rights and in the construction of a fairer and more equal society. This decree connects with the European values ​​of freedom, autonomy and human dignity.