Tag Archives: contraception

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Let’s talk about: why we need free contraception

In this blog post from our ‘Let’s talk about’ series, we talk about why ‘free, safe and legal’ is crucial for more than just abortion, and the importance of removing…

A Brief History of Abortion and Female Medicine: International Day of Action for Women’s Health, 28th of May 2016

Saturday the 28th of May was the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, designed to commemorate women’s health advocates and their communities across the world. Its official website lists the…

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June 1st is Global Day of Parents

Today, 1 June, is the Global Day of Parents, and a good opportunity to set the record straight on something: abortion is not something people resort to in an attempt…

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Reproductive rights and partner abuse

Last Saturday a protest was held in Dublin calling for an end to the culture of violence against women. Unfortunately, reproductive rights and partner abuse are linked. An estimated 30% of abuse starts when…