‘Ireland’s current abortion law is a long-standing human rights violation, and it needs to be changed’.
‘May 25 can be one of the remarkable days in history, not only for women in Ireland, but also for all women around the world’,by Ozlem Hangul text shared via Al Jazeera
The countdown has started for Ireland to, hopefully, liberalise its abortion law, which is one of the most restrictive in Europe.
A referendum to repeal article 40.3.3, known as the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution, will be held on May 25.
If the majority votes “yes” to repeal the amendment, this will pave the way for a new abortion law, one that is in line with today’s human rights standards.
A draft bill that would replace the current abortion law, if Ireland chooses to repeal, has already been shared with the public – If “yes” votes are loud enough, women will have the right to request an abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
see also : 8 reasons we are voting Yes to Repeal the hated 8th
Ireland’s current abortion law is a long-standing human rights violation that has been depriving women of their right to life, health, privacy, information, equality and non-discrimination, as well as their right to be free from torture and ill-treatment.
On May 25, Ireland will finally have an opportunity to put an end to all this. Continue reading “Ireland’s Women Force Abortion Referendum: It’s Time to say ‘Yes’”
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