Category Archives: Repeal the 8th

Myth #3: Criminalising abortion ensures a low abortion rate

Welcome to Day 3 of ‘8 Days-8 Reasons to Repeal the 8th’ where each day running to International Women’s Day, Abortion Rights Campaign we will be busting 1 common myth…

Myth #2: Abortion causes emotional problems

Welcome to Day 2 of the ‘8 Days-8 Reasons to Repeal the 8th’ where each day running to International Women’s Day, Abortion Rights Campaign we will be busting 1 common…

Myth #1: Ireland is ‘abortion-free’

Each day starting today and running to International Women’s Day, Abortion Rights Campaign will be busting 1 common myth about abortion in Ireland. So check back here for tomorrow’s myth…

Reflecting on 2013 and looking towards the Repeal of the 8th Amendment

Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas is celebrated in Ireland on January 6th. It’s an old tradition which has been passed down from one generation to the next. Between ‘decking…

On Nollaig na Mban women are asking for a real break – a repeal to the 8th amendment

Issued by the Abortion Rights Campaign Monday 6th January 2014 Established in January 2013, the Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) has had a busy first year. We have been working hard…