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Pro-life marches in Croatia

Overview

The ‘Hod za život, obitelj i Hrvatsku’ (March for Life, Family, and Croatia) movement is conducting a series of marches across various Croatian cities to advocate for the protection of unborn life and the reform of abortion laws dating back to 1978.

In Sinj, the march received support from Minister of Demography and Family Ivan Šipić. However, the event in Pula experienced tension and required rerouting after young activists staged a sit-in protest to advocate for reproductive rights, leading to verbal confrontations between participants and protesters.

The movement continues with scheduled events, including a march in Varaždin on October 3, as part of a broader effort involving 19 different cities. Organizers are calling for legislative changes that would provide absolute legal protection for the unborn while increasing social support for mothers.

Entities

Hod za život, obitelj i Hrvatsku · Martin Vrlić · Sinj · Željka Markić · Ministry of Demography and Family

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Varaždin to host Walk for Life march on October 3

    A Walk for Life is scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Varaždin and 18 other Croatian cities, advocating for stronger legal protections for the unborn and updated abortion legislation.

  2. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Croatia hosts 'Hod za život' marches in Sinj and Pula

    Pro-life 'Hod za život' marches were held in Sinj and Pula, Croatia, calling for abortion law reform. The Pula event saw significant tension and route blockades by counter-protesters.

Sources

bitno.net · dalmacijadanas.hr · dalmatinskiportal.hr · dnevno.hr · h-alter.org · hellomagazin.hr · index.hr · klikaj.hr · mojkraj.hr · n1info.hr · narod.hr · prigorski.hr · sinjskarera.hr · telegram.hr · varazdinski.net.hr · vinkulja.hr