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Explainer: The Constitution, Legislation and Abortion Law, Part 1
We all know that removing the 8th Amendment is our goal this spring, but have you ever wondered what a constitutional amendment actually is, and how it differs from other laws? We have answers! In...
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Explainer: The Constitution, Legislation and Abortion Law, Part 2
In our last post, we outlined the differences between the constitution and legislation and how this relates to abortion in Irish law. This post looks in more detail at what we are voting on, and what...
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Let’s Talk About: Canvassing
Some lovely Together for Yes canvassers in Drogheda! Let’s Talk About: Canvassing Now that the referendum date is set for May 25th, groups around the country are ramping up their efforts to reach out...
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Sharing stories: Would you agree with them?
As part of our Citizens Assembly submission we gathered the real stories of real women who had been affected by the 8th Amendment. Now, as we approach the referendum to remove the 8th from our...
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Sharing stories: I quite literally could have died sometime over the last...
As part of our Citizens Assembly submission we gathered the real stories of real women who had been affected by the 8th Amendment. Now, as we approach the referendum to remove the 8th from our...
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Sharing stories: We will be shamed no more
In November of 2010 I was physically attacked by my then boyfriend (attempted strangling – section 2 assault when I reported it to the Gardaí and he was given an adult caution), the attack followed 2...
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Sharing stories: I was so alone and unprepared
As part of our Citizens Assembly submission we gathered the real stories of real women who had been affected by the 8th Amendment. Now, as we approach the referendum to remove the 8th from our...
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Sharing stories: I hope by talking about it I can make a small difference
As part of our Citizens Assembly submission we gathered the real stories of real women who had been affected by the 8th Amendment. Now, as we approach the referendum to remove the 8th from our...
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Sharing stories: What excuse could I use to justify being hospitalised
As part of our Citizens Assembly submission we gathered the real stories of real women who had been affected by the 8th Amendment. Now, as we approach the referendum to remove the 8th from our...
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Sharing stories: some illnesses were sympathised with and some had to be kept...
As part of our Citizens Assembly submission we gathered the real stories of real women who had been affected by the 8th Amendment. Now, as we approach the referendum to remove the 8th from our...
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Sharing stories: I was either going to die by suicide whilst pregnant or I...
As part of our Citizens Assembly submission we gathered the real stories of real women who had been affected by the 8th Amendment. Now, as we approach the referendum to remove the 8th from our...
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Press Release: Historic day as Ireland emphatically votes to remove the 8th...
“We’re overjoyed with the result, and so proud to have been one of the three core organisations in Together for Yes” said ARC spokesperson Linda Kavanagh in Dublin this afternoon. “There were more...
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So we repealed the 8th – what’s next?
It’s been an incredible few weeks for the Irish nation as we voted by a resounding margin to repeal the 8th amendment from the Constitution. But there is still more to be done before women and...
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Why I am marching: I am marching for barrier-free access to abortion
As we do every year, we’ve been asking you to tell us why you are marching in this year’s March for Choice. Thanks to all who have sent us your thoughts. In this post, Anna, an Irish emigrant who lives...
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Press release: The constitutional impediment to abortions in Ireland is gone
On the anniversary of the 8th Amendment being voted in, the Abortion Rights Campaign welcomes today’s decision by the Supreme Court that clears the way for abortion legislation to proceed in the Dail....
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Why I’m Marching: I am marching for a free, safe, honest health service
Once again, we’ve been asking you to tell us why you are marching in this year’s March for Choice, the first march after we voted to repeal the 8th Amendment. Thanks to all who have sent us your...
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Its Ok To Feel Shite: Self care after the referendum
How are you feeling? It’s been more than three months since the referendum to repeal the 8th amendment from the constitution. In this blog post, Counsellor and Therapist Sonya Murray talks about the...
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Why I’m Marching: This year, we have something to celebrate
As we do every year, we’ve been asking you to tell us why you are marching in this year’s March for Choice on the 29th of September. Richael is a self-described “serial activist” and current convener...
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Why I’m Marching: For Our Future
We are getting so excited for the ARC March for Choice on Saturday September 29th. We have been sharing blogposts which describe what this March means to our members. In this post, Kate Vaughan, a...
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Why I’m Marching: You’ve achieved something incredible
We are getting so excited for the ARC March for Choice on Saturday September 29th. We have been sharing blogposts which describe what this March means to our members. In this blog, Niamh tells us why...
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