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Posted on: 22 Jun, 2015
Posted in: Breaking Silence | Getting involved | Media | Repeal the 8th | Stigma | 15 Comments

Before the last annual March for Choice we asked for you to share your story of coming to the March. The responses we got from a range of pro-choice people…

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A Brief history of Abortion in Ireland

Posted on: 16 Jun, 2015
Posted in: Facts | Getting involved | Media | Repeal the 8th | 1 Comment

As part of preparing for our Dublin Open Meeting last night one of our members created this presentation of a brief history of Abortion in Ireland. As more people become…

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5 Facts About Abortion in Ireland

Posted on: 12 Jun, 2015
Posted in: Facts | Repeal the 8th | 3 Comments

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UN Committee holds Ireland to account for reproductive rights violations

Posted on: 09 Jun, 2015
Posted in: Media | Policy & Advocacy | No Comments

  Minister Sean Sherlock and high-level representatives from across government departments are present in Geneva to respond to questions posed by the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights….

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ARC members highlight sexual and reproductive rights violations to UN Committee

Posted on: 08 Jun, 2015
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Members of the Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) travelled to Geneva today to bring the voice of Ireland’s pro-choice activists and individuals to the attention of the UN Committee on Economic,…

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8 Reasons to Repeal the 8th Amendment

Posted on: 05 Jun, 2015
Posted in: Facts | Repeal the 8th | 5 Comments

Here is a simple break down of why we need to repeal the 8th amendment of the constitution. It is by no means all of the reasons. The 8th Amendment…

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Ask me about my pro-choice activism: Angela Coraccio

Posted on: 29 May, 2015
Posted in: Breaking Silence | Opinion | Stigma | No Comments

Being involved in and caring about pro-choice activism sometimes feels gauche and illicit. It feels, ironically, unfeminine. I have often feared for my safety. As such, I don’t generally put…

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2015 ARC Workers Beer Company summer volunteer session – please help us raise money!!

Posted on: 26 May, 2015
Posted in: Events | Getting involved | 4 Comments

This summer would you like to have fun, meet fantastic new people, go to lots of great concerts while raising much needed funds for an excellent cause? If so, the…

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Congratulations Ireland!

Posted on: 25 May, 2015
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The Abortion Rights Campaign is delighted with the resounding Yes Result of the Marriage Equality referendum. Congratulations to the many organisations who came together to work on this and the…

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Trade Union success – Repeal the 8th Amendment motion passed at the IMPACT Civil Service Divisional conference

Posted on: 17 May, 2015
Posted in: Policy & Advocacy | Politics and Lobbying | Repeal the 8th | No Comments

On Thursday, 7th May in Ennis the IMPACT Civil Service division showed over-whelming support for the Repeal of the 8th amendment to the Irish constitution. The motion was proposed by…

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