Abortion Rights Campaign

Wicklow Pro-Choice Poster-Making Session
2017-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Wicklow Pro Choice are getting together for a poster making morning on Saturday September 23rd.
We’ll be meeting as a pro-choice community in Common Ground Bray to get crafty, making posters for the 6th Annual March for Choice on September 30th. This is going to be the biggest and most important march yet, so we need to make it the most colourful!
We’re proud that this is our first family friendly event, so all ages are welcome.
If this is your first event with Wicklow Pro Choice it’s a great place to start. Stop by anytime between 10 am and 1pm to say hi, get ideas for your own placard, or work on some ideas with like-minded folk.
We’ll need some materials to get going, so if you’re coming down please bring any of the following if you can:
– paper
– card
– cardboard boxes
– pencils
– paint
– brushes
– newspaper
– craft knives (for stencils)
– cereal boxes (for stencils)
– rulers
– glue
– glitter!!
…and anything else you might need for your poster
If you have any ideas that you’d like to share, please post them on the event page.
We’re delighted that Common Ground, Bray can host us for this event. If you can spare it, the suggested donation for day membership / running costs of the Common Ground community is €2. If you want to join Common Ground ahead of the event, you can find more info here http://commongroundbray.com/

Cork Day of Action before March for Choice
2017-09-23
There will be a Cork Day of Action on 23 September to prepare for the March for Choice. The events are:
– a demo organised by Rebels for Repeal outside Bishop Lucey Park on Grand Parade from 12.30
– ‘Your Move, Your Choice:’ a day of games focused around choice in Fionn Barra’s pub, Douglas Street (organised by Rebels for Repeal)
– a Rebels4Choice evening poster-making workshop for the March, 6pm in the Quay Co-op rooms on Cove St.
Keep checking Rebels 4 Choice Facebook and Twitter pages @Rebels4Choice @CorkRepeal8 @RebelsforRepeal for more info and to sign up for a seat on the Cork bus to the March for Choice!

Meath For Choice 1 Year Anniversary - Fundraiser Gig
2017-09-22 21:00 - 23:30
Meath for Choice will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary this September. We have been active and growing in Meath for a whole year and would like to celebrate and thank all our members and supporters. Come celebrate and party! As we would like to continue to grow and push for #Repealthe8th & #FreeSafeLegal this will also be a fundraiser gig.
Performances on the night from Barry McAuley & band, Joy Booth & Clovermind with some spoken word.
Meath for Choice will also have plenty of merchandise if you want to show your support by getting a t-shirt or a badge.
There will be plenty of information leaflets too if you want to know more.
€5 on door & any donations will be welcomed

Chats for Choice 3
2017-09-20 20:00 - 21:00
We’re holding another Chats for Choice Facebook Live event on September 20th at 8pm. Anna Cosgrave of Repeal Project and Ailbhe Smith of the Coalition to Repeal The 8th Amendment will discuss the evolution of the pro-choice movement in Ireland and the importance of the March for Choice. Tune in!

Voices for Choice Weekly Rehearsal
2017-09-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-09-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-09-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Chaplin’s Bar, Hawkins Street, Chaplin's Bar, Hawkins Street, Dublin
Voices for Choice, the flash choir reworking pop songs with pro-choice lyrics, hold choir rehearsals every Wednesday from 7pm upstairs in Chaplins on Hawkins St. Dublin. Open to everyone and every ability!
http://www.voices4choice.com/

Props Make-In
2017-09-20 18:00 - 22:00 | A4 Sounds, St Joseph's Parade, Inns Quay, Dublin, Ireland
Abortion Rights Campaign Props Make-In
6pm – 10pm 25th September 2017
Drop in any time!
A4 Sounds Studio, Dublin.
About the Event
Want help us make the 2017 March for Choice as colourful and creative as possible? Then come along to this make-in where we will make props for our upcoming press conference and march. This event will respond to the theme of this year’s march ‘Time to Act’! Participants will be guided by facilitation to create props designed by Time Travellers for Choice to deliver our message loudly, clearly and creatively to our government that we want abortion access for all NOW!
Please note: We will document the event using photography, audio and video for sharing across our online platforms. If you do not wish to feature in our documentation, please let Abortion Rights Campaign volunteers know on arrival.
Donations
All the event facilitators are volunteer activists with the Abortion Rights Campaign. Should you wish to express your support with a donation towards our campaign, this will be gratefully received with thanks but is not expected.
More info about this event
To coincide with the 2017 Global Day of Action on Access to Abortion, Abortion Rights Campaign host a number of events for our members, supporters and the curious to get together, swop stories and build solidarity whilst getting creative in the lead up to the biggest event in our pro-choice calendar on Saturday 30th Sept. For more info, go to:https://www.facebook.com/events/257070751427136/
FAQs
1. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This is an all ages event however minors (under 18 year olds) must be accompanied by a guardian or parent. Some conversation topics amongst participants may contain adult themes.
2. Do I need to bring anything with me?
Designs, materials and equipment will be provided.
3. Is this event accessible?
The workshop space for this event is wheelchair accessible however the toilets are not. Toilets can be accessed in a bar next door. We recognise that this is not ideal.
Many Abortion Rights Campaign members are trained in sighted guiding and will be happy to provide assistance at this event however pre-booking at least 48 hours in advance is essential.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee sign language interpretation but we ask deaf and hearing impaired attendees to get in touch as early as possible when booking so that we can do our best to accommodate.
If you have any of the needs listed above or others not listed, please notify us at actions@abortionrights.ie so we can do our best to ensure your participation.
7. How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email actions@abortionrights.ie for a response within 48 hours
Comment on our Facebook Event Page for a response within 24 hours

Dublin Open Meeting
2017-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Abortion Rights Campaign Office, Ireland
PLACARD MAKING SESSION!!!!
Come along and make some placards for the March for Choice. We’ll provide materials, just bring friends and ideas!
We encourage you to come along to find out more about our Campaign and see how you might want to get stuck in. No commitment necessary.

Dublin Street Stall
2017-09-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Liffey Street, 2-34 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin
The Abortion Rights Campaign holds regular street stalls to raise awareness of the campaign and provide information on what we do.
The stalls take place on Liffey Street, Dublin 1 (outside Woollen Mills) Map
Volunteers to help with the stall are always welcome! There will be a training session for stalls volunteers on the morning of the 16th, at 12.30 in the ARC Office, Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1. For more information email actions@abortionrights.ie

Advocacy Training with Wicklow Pro Choice and ARC
2017-09-16 10:00 - 13:00
Wicklow Pro-Choice in partnership with the Abortion Rights Campaign is hosting an advocacy training & strategy session on the morning of Saturday, September 16th in Bray, Wicklow.
The training is focused on supporting participants in:
– Gaining an overview of the political system in Ireland
– Building the skills and confidence to be able to develop a relationship with elected representatives
– Having effective conversations with decision makers about why choice and bodily autonomy must be at the centre of any future post-repeal framework for access to abortion
All knowledge levels are welcome. If you’re not from the constituency of Wicklow, but still interested, please come along anyway!
****Please RSVP to wicklowforchoice@gmail.com****
If you want to attend but travel expenses are a barrier, please let us know and we’ll try and work something out.
Please go ahead and share with anyone you think might be interested.
Hope to see you there!

Voices for Choice at Sounds from a Safe Harbour
2017-09-16
Voices for Choice will be performing as part of the Music Trail in the Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival in Cork on 16 September, sharing a line-up with Bon Iver, The National, Lisa Hannigan among others.
V4C will be doing a 30minute slot as part of the Free Music Trail on Saturday at 6.30pm in the River Lee Hotel! The Music Trail is where people follow a timetable/schedule and go to different venues to check bands out! Full programme of events at www.soundsfromasafeharbour.com
Voices for Choice on tour!!

ARC Clare Meeting + Banner Making
2017-09-13 19:00 - 21:00
Abortion Rights Clare’s next meeting will be held in Shannon, venue to be confirmed. As part of the meeting, we will be making banners for the March for Choice. All pro-choice people welcome. Find out more at the event Facebook page.

Tipp for Choice Banner Making & Public Action
2017-09-09 15:00 - 17:30
Tipp for Choice are getting ready for March for Choice! We’re hosting a banner-making session in Cashel at 3pm on Saturday 9th September, followed by a public action at 5pm. All prochoice people are welcome, and it will be a child-friendly session and event. The maker session will be held at a member’s house so pm or email us for directions. Bring ideas and any stray craft materials in the Tipp colours that you have lying about! We’ll also supply a variety of items to work on, from paper craft to crochet – please bring needles & wool if you have it. Don’t feel you need any crafting experience though, the main aim is to have a meet up, a bit of fun, and get some ideas together for the campaign. Hope to see you there!

Dublin Street Stall
2017-09-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-09-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Liffey Street, 2-34 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin
The Abortion Rights Campaign holds regular street stalls to raise awareness of the campaign and provide information on what we do.
The stalls take place on Liffey Street, Dublin 1 (outside Woollen Mills) Map
Volunteers to help with the stall are always welcome! For more information email actions@abortionrights.ie

Abortion Rights Roadshow: ARC Clare Stall Ennistymon
2017-09-09 10:00 - 15:00
Abortion Rights Campaign Clare will be hosting a street stall in Ennistymon on Saturday September 9th. We will be having conversations about abortion, the 8th Amendment and other issues surrounding this. Our stall will be packed with leaflets, badges and friendly faces 🙂
If you would like to volunteer at our stall, please PM us for more details. We will be having a stall training session at 10am to start us off on the right track!

Abortion Rights Roadshow: Dublin North West Public Discussion
2017-08-29 19:30 - 21:00
Dublin North West Repeal is delighted to announce our first public, information-sharing meeting. If you’ve heard of the 8th Amendment and would like to learn more about what it means and why it should be repealed, then please come along.
Speakers on the night will include Anna Cosgrave of the Repeal Project, Dr. Tiernan Murray of Doctors for Choice and Amy Walsh of TFMR Ireland. We’re looking forward to an informative and engaging meeting. Please bring your friends and join us!
The event takes place in the Henry Grattan Building, Dublin City University (Behind the Helix) from 7.30pm to 9pm. Map

Coffee for Choice - Tralee, Kerry
2017-08-26 12:00 - 14:00
Join Kerry for Choice for coffee and chats with other local pro-choice people in The Brandon Hotel on Saturday, 26th August.
Postcards for Repeal:
We’ll have postcards ready to send to An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar letting him know we want to #RepealThe8th

August Dublin Open Meeting
2017-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin , Leinster, Dublin 1, Ireland
Want to get involved in the Abortion Rights Campaign? Our monthly meetings provide an easy entry point for people who want to get more involved.
We encourage you to come along to find out more about our Campaign and see how you might want to get stuck in. No commitment necessary.
This month we’ll be talking about plans for the March for Choice on 30 September and how you can help!

Abortion Rights Roadshow Kilkenny - Vinyl Valkyries
2017-08-19 17:00
Abortion Rights Roadshow Kilkenny – Vinyl Valkyries hosted by Kilkenny for Choice
Brewery Corner, Kilkenny
More details TBA

Dublin Street Stall
2017-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Liffey Street, 2-34 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin
Abortion Rights Campaign Dublin Street Stall
Liffey Street, Dublin 1 (outside Woollen Mills) Map
Volunteers to help with the stall are always welcome! For more information email actions@abortionrights.ie

Abortion Rights Roadshow: Carnival for Choice Cork
2017-08-13 14:00 - 18:00
Join the Rebels 4 Choice for a fantastic day of fun, festivities!
Set in the beautiful Village Hall, The Carnival for Choice promises to be a great day out for all the family. There’ll be games, music, workshops, food & drink, and a HUGE jumble sale!
Swing on by and help out a great cause 🙂
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for a more detailed timetable of workshops. Workshops will include a Swing Dancing Tutorial and a Build Your Own Superhero Stall

Abortion Rights Roadshow: Kerry Day of Action
2017-08-12
As part of the Abortion Rights Roadshow, Kerry for Choice will be holding a day of action on Saturday, August 12th. We will be holding information stalls in Listowel, Killarney and Tralee.
12-1pm: The Square, Listowel
2-3pm: The Square, Tralee
4-5pm: Killarney
Come along and show your support!

For more information contact Kerry For Choice: kerryforchoice@gmail.com
You can help fund the roadshow by making a donation here –https://www.gofundme.com/AbortionRightsRoadshow

Abortion Rights Roadshow: Repeal the 8th Sligo ARC Quiz & DJ Night
2017-08-11
Abortion Rights Roadshow: Repeal the 8th Sligo ARC Quiz & DJ Night
For more information contact Repeal the 8th Sligo ARC: repealthe8thsligoarc@gmail.com

Fundraising Quiz for A and B (Extension granted) - London
2017-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Theodore Bullfrog, 28 John Adam St, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 6HL, United Kingdom
The London Irish Abortion Rights Campaign is delighted to announce that the A & B crowd-justice campaign has been granted an extension.
We are now just £1,700 from covering the legal costs of a brave mother and daughter who are committed to bringing their case to the European Court of Human Rights.
So get a team together and join us for a second night of fun and fundraising for A and B!
Tuesday 8th August.
Doors: 6.30pm
Quiz: 7.15pm
Location: Theodore Bullfrog, 28 John Adam St, Charing Cross, London WC2N 6HL

Suggested donation of £10 per person. Maximum team size 6.
Compéred by some of the fantastic women who are part of our campaign, you’ll have a chance to win prizes throughout the evening with our raffle!
Extra prize on the night for the best team name!
Spaces are limited. To register your team name and members, please post in this event.
All funds raised will go towards fighting for equality for the people of Northern Ireland and supporting all those forced to travel to obtain abortions across these islands.
More information about A and B:
In 2012, a young woman, aged 15, had to travel to England with her mother to access abortion services that she was unable to access in Northern Ireland. She was also barred from accessing NHS abortion services in England and her only option was to pay for the services of a private clinic. We are calling the young woman “A” and her mother “B” to protect their identities. The experience was deeply traumatic for A, who was 15 at the time, and was made worse by the stress of B having to raise nearly £1000 as they had limited income (they were fortunate in obtaining some financial help from the (wonderful) Abortion Support Network). A&B feel very strongly that women from Northern Ireland should not have to suffer such devastating experiences.
A and B now wish to make a prompt application to the European Court of Human Rights after their appeal to the Supreme Court was narrowly dismissed on 14 June 2017. They are calling on the support of the community to help them pay for the legal expenses of bringing their case to Strasbourg. The case raises important issues on reproductive rights of women from Northern Ireland who are UK citizens but face discrimination when trying to access abortion services in England.
Despite the government’s recent decision to fund NHS abortions in England for Northern Irish women, it is important for A and B to continue their fight to the ECHR.
– A and B are entitled to compensation for the discrimination they have suffered, and the stress and anxiety caused to them.
– A and B’s case is that women from Northern Ireland have a fundamental right not to be discriminated against in the provision of abortion services by the NHS in England, and their access to services should not be dependent on the whim of the Government of the day.
– It is now more important than ever that the Government’s justification, used to persuade the Supreme Court, is carefully examined, as the Government has completely abandoned it. That ruling may have repercussions in many other areas.
– Little is known about the details of the deal – A and B want to ensure that other women from Northern Ireland have a meaningful way of accessing funding. It remains unclear whether Northern Irish women will continue to be blocked from NHS hospitals in England; and whether they will be able to access the promised funding ‘up front’. These are important questions and A and B want answers in order to protect other low income women like them.
– If A and B persuade the government to settle, they will donate the money raised to the Abortion Support Network.
To find out more about the case, visit https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/abortion-rights/
