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Green Scarves and Data Harvesting: How the Abortion Battle has Gone Digital
03.May.2021 9:00 AM . 6 min read
Carrying signs reading “The revolution has a uterus” and “My Body, My Choice,” pro-choice protesters took to the streets in Poland in January 2021 to rally against the far-right government’s newly enforced restrictions on abortions. These restrictions ban the procedure except in cases of rape, incest, or when the woman’s life is in danger. Beyond painting their posters and faces with the Women’s Strike iconic red lighting bolt, many Polish protesters wore green scarves, a symbol drawn from Argentinian pro-choice activists. These green scarves arrived at Poland’s pro-choice protests thanks to social media, which has paved the way for nationally-focused activist movements to share symbols, tactics, and support across physical divides.
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