Covid-19 is having a frightening effect on abortion rights around the world
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Visible Women
As Northern Ireland decriminalises abortion, let’s celebrate the women who got us here
From grassroots activists to women who faced prosecution for having abortions, we should pay tribute to those who helped make history.
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- Moya Crockett
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Visible Women
“I fought Northern Ireland’s restrictive abortion law in the courts – and won”
Sarah Ewart, who successfully proved that Northern Ireland’s abortion law breaches the UK’s human rights commitments, shares her story with Stylist.
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- Moya Crockett
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Books
Lyra McKee’s anthology of “expression and courage” to be published one year after her murder
The activist was shot in Derry earlier this year.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Northern Ireland’s ban on abortion and same-sex marriage has officially been lifted
It’s a momentous day for women and LGBTQ+ people in Northern Ireland. Here’s what you need to know.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Hollie Richardson
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MPS have backed huge abortion law changes in Northern Ireland, but not including Boris Johnson
Johnson said it should remain a “devolved issue”.
Life
Abortion in Northern Ireland: this is how to support a new vote to change the law
It's as simple as clicking a button
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- Moya Lothian-McLean
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Life
The number of Northern Irish women seeking abortions in England and Wales has risen significantly
New statistics show an increase of 22% in the number of women travelling to access reproductive care.
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- Lauren Geall
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People
Until abortion laws change, Sophie Turner won’t work in Northern Ireland or Georgia
It's one of the reasons why the actor says she's glad that Game of Thrones, which partially filmed in Belfast, is over.
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Visible Women
One year after Ireland’s abortion referendum, we asked women how life has changed
Pro-choice activists, a politician and a doctor reflect on the highs and lows of the last 12 months.
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Theresa May was asked to support abortion reform in Northern Ireland — here’s what she said
The Prime Minister needs to step up.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
Game of Thrones finale: every spoiler and behind-the-scenes secret worth knowing
Desperate for Game of Thrones secrets? Just ask your Belfast taxi driver...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Moya Crockett
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The Alabama abortion ban is disturbing. Northern Ireland’s is even worse
Anti-women bills in the US have the shock of the new. But old laws in place in Northern Ireland are just as scandalous.
Visible Women
Art becomes activism with a mural dedicated to murdered journalist Lyra McKee
Artists have dedicated a wall piece to Lyra in Belfast
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Why Northern Ireland’s abortion laws must be changed by Theresa May’s government
According to a major new report by the Women and Equalities Committee.
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- Moya Crockett
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Visible Women
Remembering Lyra McKee, a courageous woman killed while doing her job
Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee was shot dead during riots in Londonderry on Thursday. We should never forget her name.
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- Moya Crockett
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Books
Irish literature is having a resurgence – and women are at the forefront
What's behind the heyday for Irish women writers?
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- Jan Carson
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Life
Derry Girls is back: here's what we made of the start of the new series
Get ready for misunderstandings, abseiling and full-on fist-fights
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- Anna Fielding
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Life
This music video tells the heartbreaking story of one woman’s abortion journey
‘I’m a Life’ highlights the plight of Northern Irish women forced to travel abroad for abortions.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Moya Crockett
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The Derry Girls protest shows Northern Irish women won’t stop fighting for abortion rights
The campaign for reproductive rights in Northern Ireland is far from over – but women won’t give up.
Life
Derry Girls: everything you need to know about season 2 of the hit family comedy
Channel 4 will offer up more Nineties' nostalgia
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- Sarah Shaffi
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