Abortion Rights Campaign

Welcome to Pro-Choice Cork!
2013-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Quay Co-op, 24 Sullivan's Quay, Cork, Ireland
Pro-Choice Cork is excited to welcome new members to the group – and to the pro-choice movement in Cork – this Monday in the Quay co-op meeting room.
Please come on out, take the opportunity to meet some like-minded folk and see how you can be involved in bringing about change.
The more the merrier!
Event page on Facebook

Galway Pro-Choice Street Stall
2013-03-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-09 12:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-08 12:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-05 12:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-04 00:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-03 12:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Shop Street, Shop Street, Galway, Ireland
Galway Pro-Choice will host a street stall so drop by with any questions you have. ‘Legislate for X before Summer is out’ postcards will be available to sign and send to the Dáil.

Feminist Walking Tour
2013-03-09 14:30 | Hugh Lane Gallery, Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1, Ireland
Dublin’s annual Feminist Walking Tour will take visitors from the north side to the south side, exploring women’s struggles, activism, and achievements through history. Free to all, activity sheets for kids will be provided, and join us afterwards for snacks and drinks at a location to be announced.
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Dublin Pro-Choice Street Stall
2013-03-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2013-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Bank, Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland
Abortion Rights Campaign will host a street stall with Choice Ireland so drop by with any questions you have. ‘Legislate for X before Summer is out’ postcards will be available to sign and send to the Dáil.
For more info, contact: actionsforchoice@gmail.com

Cork March For Choice
2013-03-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Assemble at the Grand Parade, Grand Parade, Cork, Ireland
As the government debates legislation on the X Case and Youth Defence mobilise to prevent any change, the Pro-Choice Alliance Cork is calling on all supporters of a woman’s right to choose to come out on the streets.
There has been a sea change in attitudes to abortion in this country, as shown by the outcry over the tragic death of Savita Halapannavar. Yet the political establishment seem to want a narrow debate, focusing only on X Case legislation which may not even have saved Savita’s life and will still see thousands of women leave Irish shores every day to access abortion. We believe that supporters of the right to choose must make our voices heard to demand both the strongest possible legislation from the government but also fundamental change to allow free, safe and legal access to abortion in Ireland.
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International Women's Day Protest
2013-03-08 18:00 | The Spire, O'Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland
Stand up for women’s right to choose
Stand against violence against women
Rage against rape
Oppose austerity & the assault on the public sector

Invited Speakers:
Sinead Redmond – abortion rights campaigner
Maureen Sullivan – http://www.magdalenesurvivorstogether.net/survivor-testimony/4562712580
Cllr. Ruth Coppinger
Rachel Doyle – National Women’s Council
Becci Heagney – Rape is no Joke campaign (UK) http://www.facebook.com/isnojoke
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Queer Ball for Choice
2013-03-08 18:00 | Seomra Spraoi, 10 Belvedere Court, Dublin 1, Ireland
Queer Thing will be hosting a workshop & discussion on gender and choice, followed by a queer ball for choice with dinner, performances and dancing till late, BYOB. Dress in your finest!
Workshop description:
Gender and Choice: Binaries, Bodies, and the State
This workshop will link up pro-choice and queer politics, introducing ideas around non-binary genders as well as discussing State intervention in our bodies which affects the autonomy of queer and trans folks as well as reproductive rights.
When:
6pm for workshop, 7.30pm for food, performances and dancing starting at 10pm.
Event page on Facebook

Cork Film Screening
2013-03-08 16:00 | Solidarity Books, Douglas Street, Cork, Ireland
Screening of ‘X is for Anonymous’ at Solidarity Books on Douglas Street, Cork.
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TCD University Philosophical Society House Debates
2013-03-07 19:30 | The Chamber, GMB, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
The pro-life movement incompatible with feminism? Does the state have a role in the protection of the embryo? Or should they have a say at all? Come along and find out!
Debate participants include artists Emma Campbell and Les Wolnik currently showing at the Copper House Gallery.

Screen for Choice on Campus
2013-03-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Multiple 3rd Level Education Venues, Ireland
This film screening will be hosted simultaneously by student groups across the country in 3rd Level Educational Institutes.
The screening programme will include ‘X is for Anonymous’ and selected extras each hosting group.
To find out more and take part, contact: actionsforchoice@gmail.com

Emma Campbell and Leszek Wolnik; Artists in Conversation with Daniel Jewesbury
2013-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Copper House Gallery, The Copper House, Synge St, Dublin 8, Ireland
On the eve of International Women’s Day, artists Emma Campbell and Leszek Wolnik will present on their works on exhibition related to abortion in Ireland. This will include a listening space for recorded contributions by the public. Daniel Jewesbury will participate in conversation with the artists.
More information on Copper House Gallery website

The Lives and Health of Women in Ireland, with Doctors for Choice
2013-03-05 11:00 - 13:00 | National Women’s Council of Ireland, 4th floor, 2/3 Parnell Square East, Dublin 1, Ireland
On March 5th, the National Women’s Council of Ireland will host a joint event with Doctors for Choice on Abortion – The Lives and Health of Women in Ireland.
Speakers will include:

Dr Mary Favier, Doctors For Choice
Marge Berer, Editor, Reproductive Health Matters
Orla O’Connor, Director, NWCI

When: 5th March 2013, 11 am – 1 pm, registration from 10:30 am
Find out more and register to attend at the NWCI website.

Women's Lives Matter - Rally for X
2013-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Central Bank, Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland
March 4th 2013 is the eve of the 21st anniversary of the X Case. EU health ministers will be meeting in Dublin Castle that day. Come and demand that Ireland’s Health Minister James O’Reilly takes action to protect women’s lives and legislate for X.
No more delays – No more excuse – Action on X
Contact: actiononx@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/actiononx2012

Words of Choice – Live Streamed Theatre Event
2013-03-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Multiple Venues, Ireland
This event will be hosted in private and public spaces around Ireland. Live Stream of performance by New York theatre company ‘Words of Choice’ plus post-performance discussion with US-based reproductive activists. Interaction invited via Twitter
You can participate by attending a viewing party or logging in from your own home. To reserve your place in advance go to http://virtualarts.tv/wiredartsfest/march-2-program-c/ Contact actionsforchoice@gmail.com for listings of a ‘viewing party‘ near you.
For more information, see http://wordsofchoice.org/upcoming-performances/ and http://virtualarts.tv/wiredartsfest/words-of-choice-digitalprogram/
More details:

Share our passion for Reproductive Freedom and Action!
PERFORMING LIVE in NY and LIVE STREAMING EVERYWHERE!
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In NY? Come to the Theater
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FRIDAY MARCH 1 at 7 PM EST!
SATURDAY MARCH 2 at 3 PM EST!
Wired Arts Fest Brings Reproductive Rights to Center Stage! How It Works: Read More!
Featuring
NY actors Crista Marie Jackson, Carl H. Jaynes, Claudia Schneider
under the direction of Francesca Mantani Arkus
Stacey Linnartz, Artistic Consultant; Kelly Vieau, Stage Manager
created by Cindy Cooper; Art, Heather Ault
Special post-show guests
Mar 1: Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon & RHRealityChk blogger
Mar 2: Lynn Roberts, SisterSong founding board member
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This First-Ever Wired Arts Fest Featured on ABC.com
IN NY — COME TO THE THEATER!
Share the experience of great live theater.
The Secret Theater, Long Island City, Queens
[E,7 to Courthouse Sq. 10 min from Manhattan]
Tickets: $18.00 Buy online — Links here.
Special ACTIVIST DISCOUNT: $12 Advance; email wordsofchoice@mindspring.com
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Cork Pro-Choice Street Stall
2013-03-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Patrick Street, Patrick Street, Cork, Ireland
Abortion Rights Campaign will host a street stall with Choice Ireland so drop by with any questions you have. ‘Legislate for X before Summer is out’ Postcards will be available to sign and send to the Dáil.
Event Page on Facebook

Comedy and Cabaret for Choice
2013-03-01 20:00 | Sugar Club, 8 Leeson St Lower, Dublin, Ireland
Following on from the great success of ‘Trad for Choice’, we are proud to present – ‘Cabaret and Comedy for Choice’ – It’s going to be the cabaret show to beat all cabaret shows, with a great mix of comedy, burlesque and drag performers.
€10 entry
An excellent opportunity to socialise with your Pro-Choice Pals, and to support the Abortion Rights Campaign and The Abortion Support Network at the same time.
To find out more, contact: Dublin nights for Choice

Image and Language: Reclaiming Life Panel Discussion and Workshop
2013-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Copper House Gallery, The Copper House, Synge St, Dublin 8, Ireland
For decades images and language related to reproduction in Ireland has been contested. Guest speaker Dr. Susanna Chan will introduce a discussion amongst a multi-disciplinary panel including Emma Campbell, Leszek Wolnik, Peter Reddy and Therese Caherty. These panelists who will explore projects of reclamation through artistic and feminist initiatives since the 1970’s through publishing houses and contemporary creative interventions.
The audience will be invited to contribute to the discussion during a breakout session that will explore how reproductive roles are currently represented and what remains to be supported, challenged, disrupted and celebrated.
View more information on the Copper House Gallery website.
