Why Irish People NEED to Strike 4 Repeal


Why Irish People NEED to Strike 4 Repeal

Published on Mar 2, 2017

Ireland is currently the only country in the democratic world with a constitutional ban on abortion. Repeal The 8th is the fight for free, safe and legal access to abortion for all pregnant people in Ireland.

Strike 4 Repeal will take place nationwide on International Women’s Day, NEXT WEDNESDAY, March 8th, to demand a referendum to repeal the 8th amendment. Many solidarity strikes and other actions for this and women’s rights causes will happen on this day as women of the world unite for equality.

In Ireland, we will Strike4Repeal.

This solidarity video shows the facts on why it’s VITAL we strike. WE WON'T WAIT.

To find out how you can participate in this movement and stand up for women’s rights around the world visit:

Abortion Rights Campaign: http://www.abortionrightscampaign.ie
Strike 4 Repeal: http://strike4repeal.org
Repeal Global: https://www.facebook.com/repeal8global/

Song: I Can't Keep Quiet. By MILCK & The GW Sirens (Recorded live at the Women's March on Washington)

Source: Abortion Rights Campaign / YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvXjhpzqDco


Irish women to go on strike in protest of country’s abortion ban

Irish women to go on strike in protest of country's abortion ban
It is a criminal offence to have an abortion in Ireland, carrying a 14 year prison sentence

by Siobhan Fenton Social Affairs Correspondent
Jan 23, 2017

Women in Ireland are going on strike to protest the country’s abortion ban.

Pro-choice women will refuse to attend work on 8 March, as part of direct action to make the government pay attention to growing frustration over lack of reproductive rights.

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Source, The Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/irish-women-strike-republic-ireland-abortion-ban-pro-choice-constitution-change-a7541606.html