Category Archives: Press Release

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Press release: UK DOH abortion figures show hundreds still have to travel for care

From: Alliance for Choice, the Abortion Rights Campaign & Abortion Support Network UK DOH abortion figures show that hundreds still have to leave the island for care 1,389 women gave…

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Forcing people to travel for abortion is a serious risk to public health, say activists

In a joint statement the Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC), the London-Irish Abortion Rights Campaign and the Abortion Support Network (ASN) have called on the Irish Government to affirm the rights…

Press Release: Abortion Rights Campaign welcomes remote consultation in the Republic, but says urgent action is needed to ensure access in Northern Ireland

The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) welcomes the new model of care allowing doctors to consult with patients entirely by phone or videoconference for abortion in primary care settings. Telemedicine to…

Press Release: Activists across the island call for emergency measures to include abortion telemedicine

17/03/2020 Across the Island of Ireland, we are coming to terms with social distancing, and the huge additional burden that will be placed on our healthcare systems due to the…

Press release: Abortion Rights Campaign launch “How to Report on Abortion: A Guide for Journalists and Citizen Communicators in Ireland”

The Abortion Rights Campaign have launched media guidelines to assist those reporting on abortion in choosing appropriate language and imagery to reflect the lived experience of those accessing abortion.  The…