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Let’s Talk About: Canvassing
Posted on:
05 Apr, 2018
Posted in: Creative and Direct Action | Getting involved | Policy & Advocacy | Repeal the 8th | 2 Comments
Some lovely Together for Yes canvassers in Drogheda! Let’s Talk About: Canvassing Now that the referendum date is set for May 25th, groups around the country are ramping up their…
Explainer: The Constitution, Legislation and Abortion Law, Part 2
Posted on:
27 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Facts | Policy & Advocacy | Repeal the 8th | No Comments
In our last post, we outlined the differences between the constitution and legislation and how this relates to abortion in Irish law. This post looks in more detail at what…
Explainer: The Constitution, Legislation and Abortion Law, Part 1
Posted on:
26 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Facts | Policy & Advocacy | Repeal the 8th | No Comments
We all know that removing the 8th Amendment is our goal this spring, but have you ever wondered what a constitutional amendment actually is, and how it differs from other…
Let’s Talk About: Abortion in early pregnancy
Posted on:
19 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Facts | Policy & Advocacy | Repeal the 8th | 2 Comments
On referendum day, we will be asked to remove the 8th Amendment and allow the Oireachtas to regulate for legal abortion in Ireland. In addition to legislating for access…
Press release: Deep concern over Liverpool clinic decision to scale back FFA services – Together for Yes
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19 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Breaking Silence | Media | Policy & Advocacy | Press Release | Repeal the 8th | No Comments
National people’s campaign launching later this week says reports are distressing Together for Yes, the national people’s campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment, has highlighted its deep concern at…
Let’s Talk About: Mandatory Waiting Periods
Posted on:
16 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Policy & Advocacy | Stigma | No Comments
After we repeal the 8th Amendment this summer, the government will face the task of defining access to abortion care. In this blogpost, we examine one kind of regulation…
Together for Yes Statement on Today’s March
Posted on:
10 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Press Release | 2 Comments
Campaign urges people to remember 170,000 women who have travelled to the UK for abortion since 1983 Together for Yes, the national campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment, today urged…
Press release: Referendum Bill is historic step on Road to safe, regulated abortion care
Posted on:
08 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Media | Policy & Advocacy | Press Release | Repeal the 8th | 1 Comment
A momentous day for repeal movement in Ireland The decision by Cabinet to hold a referendum on the Eighth Amendment is a critical step forward on the road to providing…
Press Release: Supreme Court Ruling provides Certainty and Clarity for plans to hold referendum
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07 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Media | Policy & Advocacy | Press Release | Repeal the 8th | No Comments
National Women’s Council of Ireland, Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, and Abortion Rights Campaign say judgment paves the way for May referendum The three organisations leading the broad-based national…
Events around Ireland for International Women’s Day!
Posted on:
06 Mar, 2018
Posted in: Creative and Direct Action | Events | No Comments
International Women’s Day takes place on March 8 every year. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. With the referendum coming…
