Strajk Kobiet

A Polish Constitutional Tribunal ruling led to a ban on near all abortions in Poland.

As a result, women across the country took to the streets, and the Women’s Strike (Strajk Kobiet) became the largest protest Poland had seen since the fall of communism in 1989. @agata.kubis is a photojournalist who was on the ground during these demonstrations.

“Participating in the Women’s Strike was an obvious thing to do as a woman. My way of contributing is through my photography”.

Yet, Agata’s engagement goes far beyond the Women’s Strike. “Having been a photographer for over a decade, I’ve been present during all kinds of demonstrations, from ones concerning excluded groups and animal rights to protests against fascism”.

“The government has refused me my basic rights. As for many different women from this country, I am upset. My job is to report on these street activities and emotions felt by the people”.

While the demonstrations were unsuccessful in bringing about legislative change, she says that “there is now an awareness in society where abortion rights are regarded as a human right - a change which is irreversible”.