Category Archives: Press Release

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Abortion Pills Are Safe and Effective, but Ireland’s Laws Are Out of Step with Reality

Study confirms use of safe but illegal abortion pills on the rise in Ireland and Northern Ireland. A new British Medical Journal (BMJ) study has confirmed what the Abortion Rights…

“Cowardly Statements” from politicians condemned by the Abortion Rights Campaign

Press Release from the Abortion Rights Campaign 05-May-2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –   “Cowardly Statements” from politicians condemned by the Abortion Rights Campaign   The campaign has today called…

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Citizens’ Assembly have ‘Chosen Choice’, says Abortion Rights Campaign

  Citizens’ Assembly have ‘Chosen Choice’, says Abortion Rights Campaign The Oireachtas must now respect the will of the Citizens’ Assembly members and call a referendum without delay. The Eighth…

Confusion and Lack of Clarity Affected Outcome of Citizens’ Assembly Vote Today, says Abortion Rights Campaign.

The campaign is concerned about the process which lead to vote to replace, rather than repeal, the 8th Amendment, but also welcomes the broad call for change by the members…

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Government Shows Disdain for Women’s Lives and Choices by Voting to Retain Criminalisation of Abortion.

Retaining the 14 year jail sentence reveals the contempt the current government has for poor women, women with health issues, and those who face travel difficulties. “Today the Government and…