Iam extremely pleased to introduce Women of the World: Laws and Policies Affecting Their Reproductive Lives,East Central Europe. This book is a unique review of laws and policies relating to reproductive health and rights in East Central Europe. The dramatic political and economic transitions in this region have resulted in numerous laws and policies that shape women’s health and reproductive this publication,we seek to present a snapshot view of such relevant laws and policies in East Central Europe and to identify the arenas in which changes to promote women’s reproductive rights and health need to be most chapters of this book present specific national-level information, the conclusion focuses attention on.