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Abortion Pills Are Safe and Effective, but Ireland’s Laws Are Out of Step with Reality
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16 May, 2017
Posted in: Media | Northern Ireland | Press Release | Repeal the 8th | No Comments
Study confirms use of safe but illegal abortion pills on the rise in Ireland and Northern Ireland. A new British Medical Journal (BMJ) study has confirmed what the Abortion Rights…
Why we campaign for Free, Safe and Legal abortion
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09 May, 2017
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Abortion should be available under the public health system and without cost barriers. Abortions, even terminations carried out at home with the use of the abortion pill, are medical interventions….
The Defenders of Life: Pro-Choice Activism in Honduras and Ireland
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08 May, 2017
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by Molly Cyr Rarely do activists have the opportunity to openly share and learn from their siblings who are working on similar issues in different countries or regions. However, when…
“Cowardly Statements” from politicians condemned by the Abortion Rights Campaign
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05 May, 2017
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Press Release from the Abortion Rights Campaign 05-May-2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – “Cowardly Statements” from politicians condemned by the Abortion Rights Campaign The campaign has today called…
Explainer: What actually happened at the Citizens’ Assembly?
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24 Apr, 2017
Posted in: Contact your TD | Facts | Policy & Advocacy | Repeal the 8th | Uncategorized | No Comments
The Citizens’ Assembly had their final meeting on the 8th Amendment last weekend. It was a long and complicated process that in the end returned very strong recommendations. Are…
Call to Action: Contact Your TD About the Citizens’ Assembly
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24 Apr, 2017
Posted in: Breaking Silence | Contact your TD | Creative and Direct Action | Policy & Advocacy | Repeal the 8th | 4 Comments
The Citizens’ Assembly has returned some very clear recommendations on what kind of abortion access they expect to see enacted in Ireland. While we very much welcome the strong…
Citizens’ Assembly have ‘Chosen Choice’, says Abortion Rights Campaign
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23 Apr, 2017
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Citizens’ Assembly have ‘Chosen Choice’, says Abortion Rights Campaign The Oireachtas must now respect the will of the Citizens’ Assembly members and call a referendum without delay. The Eighth…
Confusion and Lack of Clarity Affected Outcome of Citizens’ Assembly Vote Today, says Abortion Rights Campaign.
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22 Apr, 2017
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The campaign is concerned about the process which lead to vote to replace, rather than repeal, the 8th Amendment, but also welcomes the broad call for change by the members…
Repeal not replace
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21 Apr, 2017
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In March 2016, a Red C poll commissioned by Amnesty International Ireland found that 87% of people in Ireland support more access to abortion than we have now. But the…
Reality of the 8th Amendment in Ireland
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19 Apr, 2017
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The 8th Amendment severely limits the ability of women and pregnant people to obtain abortion services in the State. But the restrictions on their health doesn’t stop here. Did you…
