Ivano-Frankivsk deputies spoke out in favor of banning abortions in Ukraine

On June 27, the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council adopted an appeal to the government demanding a ban on abortions in Ukraine and the introduction of appropriate amendments to the Constitution. The deputies unanimously supported this decision at the regular session.

The appeal contains a statement that a vast number of abortions have been performed in Ukraine over the years of independence. Due to the legalization of this practice, it has become so widespread that it hurts the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the population. The document emphasizes that “human life begins from the moment of the fusion of sex cells,” and the abortion ban is considered as a protection of the right to life.

In addition, the deputies called for the restoration of the Ministry of Family, Ukraine, and the introduction of courses in general education institutions aimed at preparing young people to create strong families. They also noted that the state should create conditions that would encourage the birth of more children.

The appeal contains specific proposals to improve material support for families: 100,000 hryvnias for the first child, 200,000 for the second, and 300,000 for the third and each subsequent child. The deputies proposed to introduce a program to provide free housing for families with five or more children.

This document will be sent to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as to Verkhovna Rada and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. At the time of preparation of the material, no official response from the central authorities had been received.