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Explaining the Joint Oireachtas Committee Votes

Posted on: 15 Dec, 2017
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On Wednesday 13 December, the Joint Oireachtas Committee voted on what they wanted to recommend to the government. The voting process was a bit complicated, and there was some confusion…

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Committee findings an important step, but it’s a long road to a referendum

Posted on: 13 Dec, 2017
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Committee findings an important step, but it’s a long road to a referendum, says Abortion Rights Campaign The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) welcomes some of the recommendations today from the…

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The next steps towards repeal: the six options open to the Joint Oireachtas Committee

Posted on: 07 Dec, 2017
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You may not have been following the work of the Joint Oireachtas Committee (JOC) or even if you have, you might still be a bit confused. Here’s everything you need…

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Our Annual Report 2015

Posted on: 06 Dec, 2017
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2015 was an incredible year for the Abortion Rights Campaign. We saw our membership grow significantly, our partnership with international groups strengthen, and our activities in regional Ireland increase. From…

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Let’s Talk about Iceland

Posted on: 28 Nov, 2017
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Iceland and Down Syndrome: what the numbers really say This post is part of a new series examining the intersection of disability rights and abortion rights. It’s vital that people…

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Press Release: Joint Oireachtas Committee on Abortion Must Complete its Work Before a General Election

Posted on: 24 Nov, 2017
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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Abortion Must Complete its Work Before a General Election, says Abortion Rights Campaign   New government will not halt momentum on the campaign to repeal the…

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ARC is not affiliated to any political party

Posted on: 22 Nov, 2017
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The Abortion Rights Campaign has grown exponentially in the relatively short time since its foundation. This is reflected in the huge number of volunteers who campaign with us across multiple…

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Make Sure You Can Vote in Next Year’s Referendum!

Posted on: 19 Nov, 2017
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Make sure you’re all set to vote in next year’s referendum by checking our handy flowchart. You can check the register here If you’re not registered you can download a…

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PRESS RELEASE: Poll results show people in Ireland want abortion access without restriction

Posted on: 01 Nov, 2017
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The Red C poll released by Amnesty International today shows that a majority of people in Ireland (60%) want abortion care without restrictions as to reasons, at least until specific…

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Press Release: Abortion Rights Campaign attending national vigils in memory of Savita

Posted on: 27 Oct, 2017
Posted in: Creative and Direct Action | Events | Media | Press Release | Repeal the 8th | No Comments

Abortion Rights Campaign attending national vigils in memory of Savita Members of the Abortion Rights Campaign will be attending the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment vigil in memory of…

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