Category Archives: Policy & Advocacy

Let’s Talk About: Period Poverty

Roughly half of the world’s female population is of reproductive age. Periods should be seen as a normal bodily function and should be treated respectfully. Yet, periods continue to be…

Let’s Talk About: Barriers to Abortion Care in Direct Provision

Asylum seekers’ right to abortion care & barriers faced in accessing care In honour of World Refugee Day, June 20th, ARC stands in solidarity with refugees across the globe. Refugees…

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Abolish Direct Provision: Submission to Oireachtas Committee

Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality on the Urgent Need to Abolish Direct Provision and Promote the Health and Human Rights of People Seeking Asylum The Abortion…

Let’s Talk About: Why It’s Awesome to be in P&A!

One of our Members, Ciara, shares her experiences of getting involved in ARC’s Policy and Advocacy Working Group, known as P&A. When I joined ARC and decided to head along…

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Talk to your Candidate about Abortion Access

Our elected officials, including those representing us at the local and European level, can use their position and their platform to elevate the issue of access to abortion care. When…