The grass-roots movement to repeal the 8th mobilised thousands of people all over the country, the majority of whom had no previous experience in activism. Many of these people were women who similarly turned up to vote in numbers never seen before. It’s been estimated that on an average, there were between five to seven […]

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The Association to Improve Maternity Services in Ireland (AIMSI) has collected data and information about women’s experiences within the Irish maternity system. Dr Krysia Lynch, chair of AIMS Ireland explains: “What’s not generally known is that the 8th affects every pregnancy. The minute you become pregnant you don’t get to make decisions about your own healthcare […]

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The Facebook page In Her Shoes recently shared a story of a woman who said that during her pregnancy of much-wanted twins, her life was endangered by the 8th amendment. “All was going well and my 16 week scan showed two healthy babies. Two weeks later I had some pains and heavy discharge. I went […]

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Taryn plans to return on Saturday.

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This is so tough – but important – to read.

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35 years of forcing women to travel.

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Hannah* was 14 when she was raped by her boyfriend. After the rape, she became extremely depressed. Hannah tried to take her life and after that, her family kept her “on constant lockdown”. A few months later, Hannah’s period had not arrived and her mother took her to the hospital. “2 days before my 15th […]

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Doctor, award-winning poet and now editor, Kathy D’Arcy believes that stories have the power to change hearts and minds. Inspired by her grandmother who had ambitions to study and learn but never had the chance as a mother of 16 children, Kathy says she wants an Ireland “where young women can dream of fulfilling their […]

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Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger says that secondary school students aren’t receiving sex education and when they are provided with same, it’s inadequate and biased information. In an effort to get a broad view of exactly what students are being taught, Deputy Coppinger asked students to get in touch with her and share their experiences. Students […]

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A powerful new short film has been released that highlights the impact of the 8th amendment. The makers of the film used the real-life stories and testimonies of women whose lives were changed and in one case a life that was ended by the controversial amendment. The filmmakers say extensive research was carried out to […]

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Giving birth alone…

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Beware the risen women.

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A particularly unsettling gender divide.

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Warning: the content of this piece may prove distressing to some readers. Last week, anti-choice organisations targeted a number of locations in Dublin. Witnesses said the protesters wore what looked like body cameras and held up large banners containing graphic imagery. Survivors of rape, mothers and women who have had miscarriages have since spoken of their […]

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*This piece contains details which may prove upsetting to some readers. A new platform has been created for Irish women to share their stories of how the 8th amendment has affected them. In Her Shoes has become incredibly successful almost overnight with more than 23,000 Facebook followers at the time of publishing. The creator of […]

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Displaced women and girls are in danger of sexual violence, psychological trauma and violence. An estimated 32 million women and girls are displaced when their homelands are war-torn or unsafe. Many of these women are still on the move. They have significantly greater health challenges, simply because they are women and girls. Médecins Sans Frontières […]

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ActionAid Ireland estimates that up to 2,639 girls living in Ireland today are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). The cultural practice involves removing all or part of a girl’s external genitalia and is usually performed on girls aged between four and ten. According to WHO, this has happened to more than 200 million girls […]

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The countdown to the repeal referendum is on, there are four hectic months ahead and the repeal campaign needs every pro-choice person in Ireland working together. For anyone unsure of how to get involved, we have compiled a list of different ways that you can help to lend your voice and win the repeal referendum […]

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“That is something that needs to change”. Dublin woman Remie Clarke has been volunteering for the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre for over 4 years. Remie says she was drawn to the compassionate values of the organisation. “I feel that as a society we still have a long way to go towards compassion for survivors of […]

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“Unnecessary and cruel”.

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Micheál Martin, the leader of the second largest political party, today said he supports repealing the 8th amendment. “Following a long period of reflection and assessment of evidence before the Oireachtas Committee, I believe that we should remove the Eighth amendment from Bunreacht na hÉireann and I will vote accordingly.” Mr Martin’s comments were unexpected […]

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“An English solution for an Irish problem” Gerry Adams said as he made a passionate speech during the Dáil debate on the Repeal referendum last night. While hundreds of Strike4Repeal protesters stood outside in the cold and rain there was a respectful albeit nervous energy in the government building, with an overwhelming array of pro-choice […]

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Disney Princes may not traditionally be thought of as sex pests but Kazue Muta, an Osaka University professor thinks they might be. Ms Muta wrote about a Japanese man who was arrested for kissing a sleeping woman, linking his actions to the Princes from Snow White and Sleeping Beauty in a tweet that went viral […]

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This is intriguing.

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Speaking on RTE Radio 1 yesterday, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of Ireland said that abortion was wrong in all cases. Archbishop Martin was asked if he believed rape victims should be denied the morning after pill and abortion access. “A woman who has been raped has suffered the most horrendous crime. A terrible violence on […]

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Decisions that allow him to ‘sleep at night’

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A referendum is scheduled for next year.

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As the Joint Oireachtas Committee meets to make its final recommendation.

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One Irish woman’s harrowing experience.

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“We are all shamed by the current situation”.

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Thousands are not given the scans annually.

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“I did all sorts of desperate things to myself”. A website that highlights the personal stories of women affected by the 8th amendment launches with an accompanying exhibition at Filmbase, 2 Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 on Tuesday, 7th November, at 10.30am. The exhibition focuses on eight personal accounts collected by Everyday Stories including women […]

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A new Red C poll has echoed the recommendations of the Citizens Assembly, showing a huge shift in public thinking towards abortion access. 60 percent of people in Ireland said they believe that women should have access to abortion on request, either outright or within specific gestational limits. According to Amnesty International who commissioned the […]

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The Harvey Weinstein scandal has had massive ramifications for the entertainment industry worldwide. The power of the #MeToo hashtag resulted in millions of women sharing their stories of rape and abuse causing the topic to be widely discussed in the media. Locally, speculation has been rife as to if we have any such sexual predators in […]

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It was announced this week that experienced journalists Keelin Shanley and Caitriona Perry will be the new presenters of the RTÉ Six One News as of January 2018. This news was met with joy by those celebrating the professionalism and merit of Shanley and Perry, however, some men took to social media to express their outrage. […]

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At locations all over Ireland.

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This is the stark reality. The government reneging on promises made to fund a report into the scale of sexual violence in Ireland is the latest in a long line of ‘women’s’ issues’ being sacrificed for political expediency. While men also experience sexual violence, the vast number of victims are women and girls. The decision to not […]

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Increased risks to a woman’s physical health and wellbeing.

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Twitter is alight!

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In what could possibly be a first for Ireland a conference has been arranged on the theme of a satirical imaginary concept. ‘Men’s Voices Ireland’ has organised a conference for November called ‘Challenging Misandry’. Misandry for those not in the know is defined as the:”dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against men.” Not many […]

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Misogyny is built into the foundations of the Irish State

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The imminent birth of a baby is usually a time of joy and excitement but for one Irish woman, her pregnancy has been full of uncertainty and distress. The organisation Hope in the Darkness has been feeding homeless people on the streets of Dublin for nearly two years. They recently shared a photo of an […]

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A heartbreaking recount by a Dublin mum.

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A young woman’s experiences laid bare.

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They really send a message

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It takes place this Saturday.

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The group have created a Facebook page.

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‘It represents how I feel about this referendum- silenced and disposable.’

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September 23 marks Bi Visibility Day.

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The true danger of what George Hook said.

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