April 28, 2025
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‘My trust is limited’: feminist takes aim at Polish opposition

‘My trust is limited’: feminist takes aim at Polish opposition

Jana Shostak was dropped by Donald Tusk’s opposition alliance over support for wider abortion rights

A feminist activist and electoral candidate who was dropped by Donald Tusk’s opposition alliance in Poland after she expressed support for abortion access after 12 weeks of pregnancy has said her trust in the veteran liberal conservative to fight for women’s rights is “limited”.

Jana Shostak, a 30-year-old performance artist, has a strong record of advocacy on behalf of Belarusian democracy, refugees and women’s rights. When she announced she was running for parliament in next month’s election – joining the coalition of the leading opposition party, Civic Platform (PO) – Poland’s progressives were excited.

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