Amnesty International presents this submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in advance of the adoption of lists of issues prior to reporting on Poland in July 2025. The submission has a specific focus on the severe limitations to abortion access and persecution of women human rights defenders in Poland. Amnesty International also analyses the threats of gender-based violence and the relevant legislation in Poland. It should not be seen as an exhaustive account of the organization’s concerns on the wider topic of discrimination against women.
