Why the Oireachtas Committee voted for Repeal
Overview The Joint Oireachtas Committee on the 8th Amendment published its recommendations in December 2017. The key outcomes of their vote are summarised in our previous blogpost. Here, we…
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Explaining the Joint Oireachtas Committee Votes
On Wednesday 13 December, the Joint Oireachtas Committee voted on what they wanted to recommend to the government. The voting process was a bit complicated, and there was some confusion…
Our Annual Report 2015
2015 was an incredible year for the Abortion Rights Campaign. We saw our membership grow significantly, our partnership with international groups strengthen, and our activities in regional Ireland increase. From…
The Defenders of Life: Pro-Choice Activism in Honduras and Ireland
by Molly Cyr Rarely do activists have the opportunity to openly share and learn from their siblings who are working on similar issues in different countries or regions. However, when…
Explainer: What actually happened at the Citizens’ Assembly?
The Citizens’ Assembly had their final meeting on the 8th Amendment last weekend. It was a long and complicated process that in the end returned very strong recommendations. Are…
