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ARC members to speak about Ireland’s Compliance with Human Rights Covenant

Posted on: 14 Jul, 2014
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Members of the Abortion Rights Campaign are in Geneva today, attending Ireland’s examination by the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHR Committee). Representatives of the State will also be there, responding to,…

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Guidelines fall far short of safeguarding pregnant women’s lives

Posted on: 04 Jul, 2014
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Following the story broken by the Irish Times on Thursday July 3rd, the Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) acknowledged the publishing of guidelines on the implementation of the Protection of Life…

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Monthly Roundup: Irish Abortion in the UK, Gallardón’s Law in Spain and Buffer zones in the US

Posted on: 02 Jul, 2014
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Welcome to the ARC News Roundup – where each month our media team examines how abortion is discussed at home and abroad. The UK Department of Health statistics revealed that…

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What the Numbers Don’t Tell Us: Irish Abortion in the UK in 2013

Posted on: 14 Jun, 2014
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3,679 women gave Irish addresses when having an abortion in the UK last year; still a staggering 70 women a week, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. The statistics are…

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Monthly Roundup: Appeal Panels in the ROI, London High Court Ruling & Stigma Busting

Posted on: 11 Jun, 2014
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Welcome to the ARC News Roundup, where each month our media team highlight how abortion is discussed at home and abroad. This month we look at abortion appeal panels in…

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“That was then, this is now”

Posted on: 11 Jun, 2014
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– The persistent lie that oppression is a thing of the past When talking about the death and disposal of 800 children in a septic tank in Tuam, our Taoiseach Enda Kenny said that…

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May 28th 2013 International Day of Action for Women’s Health

Posted on: 28 May, 2014
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AIMS Ireland, Doctors For Choice Ireland, National Women’s Council of Ireland, Real-Productive Health, Abortion Rights Campaign and YouAct are working together for International Day of Action on Women’s Health to…

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Saturday 26th September – March for Choice 2015 – Save the date

Posted on: 19 May, 2014
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    Our 4th Annual March for Choice is on on the 26th September 2015. We’re asking you to save the date and join us to show your support for…

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Are you going to Vote Pro Choice?

Posted on: 16 May, 2014
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On May 23rd many of you will vote in the Local and European elections and in the Dublin West and Longford/Westmeath by elections. ARC have been asking you to ‘Question your Candidate‘ and would love to…

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Let’s win where it matters – Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Ireland!

Posted on: 13 May, 2014
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The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) are calling on world leaders to secure and safeguard Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). Today, May 13th is a Global Day of Action. Across the world…

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