# European landmarks illumination for abortion rights

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-landmarks-illumination-for-abortion-rights
> Updated: 2026-09-27T11:14:33.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

On International Safe Abortion Day, various European cities and institutions participated in the ‘Green Wave’ movement by illuminating landmarks in green to signal support for abortion access. Participating locations included Barcelona, Bratislava, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Geneva, Paris, Pula, Yerevan, Zagreb, and London.

Prior to the coordinated European actions, the Belfast City Council voted 11 to 3 to illuminate Belfast City Hall in green. The decision, supported by the Alliance Party and Sinn Féin, faced significant opposition from pro-life groups. An organization named Precious Life gathered approximately 20,000 signatures to protest the use of public resources for the illumination, with director Bernadette Smyth describing the council's decision as a “profound insult” to citizens.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: European landmarks light up green for International Safe Abortion Day

European cities and landmarks are lighting up green to mark International Safe Abortion Day, demonstrating solidarity for reproductive rights and highlighting ongoing legal progress and challenges across the de

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-landmarks-light-up-green-for-international-safe-abortion-day

### 2026-09-01: Belfast City Council votes to light City Hall for abortion rights day

Belfast City Council voted to light up City Hall in green for ‘International Safe Abortion Day,’ sparking protests and backlash from pro-life groups and a 20,000-signature petition.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belfast-city-council-votes-to-light-city-hall-for-abortion-rights-day

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