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France has made history after French lawmakers adopted a bill making abortion a fundamental right for women in the country.
On Monday, the law was passed by an overwhelming 780-72 majority, and virtually the whole joint assembly stood in lengthy ovation.
Women’s rights advocates celebrated jubilantly across France, hailing the action promised by President Emmanuel Macron in response to a reversal of abortion rights in US court judgments.
Both chambers of parliament, the National Assembly, and the Senate have previously passed legislation amending Article 34 of the French Constitution to ensure a woman’s right to abortion.
In the run-up to the historic vote, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal addressed the 925 legislators assembled for the joint session in Versailles, urging them to make France a leader in women’s rights and set an example for other nations to follow.
“We have a moral debt to women,” Attal said. He paid tribute to Simone Veil, a prominent legislator, former health minister and key feminist who in 1975 championed the bill that decriminalized abortion in France.
“We have a chance to change history,” Attal said in a moving and determined speech. “Make Simone Veil proud,” he said to a standing ovation.
The lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, overwhelmingly approved the proposal in January. The Senate adopted the bill on Wednesday, clearing a key hurdle for legislation promised by Macron’s government, intended to make “a woman’s right to have an abortion irreversible.”
The legislation must be adopted by a three-fifths vote in the joint session.
None of France’s major political parties in parliament, including Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and the conservative Republicans, have challenged the right to abortion. In prior votes in both chambers, several MPs voted against incorporating abortion directly into the constitution.
Le Pen, who won a record number of members in the National Assembly two years ago, stated on Monday that her party will support the measure but added that “there is no need to make this a historic day.”
Meanwhile, popular Nollywood actress Rita Dominic has mourned the sad passing of actor, Mr Ibu whose real name is John Okafor.
She took to her Instagram page to mourn the legendary actor, who died over the weekend.
Mr. Ibu’s death over the weekend \left the entertainment business and fans in sadness since he was a cherished talent.
Many had thought he was recovering after his surgery, only for his death to be announced.
Rita Dominic posted an emotional tribute on her social media profile, including a sad snapshot of herself beside the late actor, commenting on his enormous effect on both the profession and many people’s lives.
Rita Dominic acknowledged the terrible loss in her message, referring to Mr. Ibu as a diamond whose presence lighted the world.
She praised his extraordinary ability to easily bring laughter and joy into people’s lives through his talent and comic prowess.
“Very sad news.. we have lost a gem.
“You made the world a better place through your talent.
“You made people laugh ever so effortlessly.
“I know you will have them in stitches in heaven..
“You will be missed greatly…
“May your soul Rest In Peace till we meet to part no more…,” Rita Dominic wrote.
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