Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, breaking news, photos, comments, social media posts on this topic.
Latest Stories
Queer Eye and Derry Girls just joined forces to celebrate Northern Ireland’s good news
This is sparking joy across the internet.
- Posted by
- Hollie Richardson
- Published
“I’ve spent 4 years helping Northern Irish women access abortions in Manchester”
A nurse shares heartbreaking stories of “silent and scared” patients forced to travel to England for abortions.
- Posted by
- Alexandra Nommay
- Published
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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
“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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
- Posted by
- Hollie Richardson
- Published
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.
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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
MPS have backed huge abortion law changes in Northern Ireland, but not including Boris Johnson
Johnson said it should remain a “devolved issue”.
- Posted by
- Hollie Richardson
- Published
Abortion in Northern Ireland: this is how to support a new vote to change the law
It's as simple as clicking a button
- Posted by
- Moya Lothian-McLean
- Published
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.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
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.
- Posted by
- Digital Team
- Published
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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
- Posted by
- Sarah Shaffi
- Published
Theresa May was asked to support abortion reform in Northern Ireland — here’s what she said
The Prime Minister needs to step up.
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...
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
Art becomes activism with a mural dedicated to murdered journalist Lyra McKee
Artists have dedicated a wall piece to Lyra in Belfast
- Posted by
- Hollie Richardson
- Published
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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
Irish literature is having a resurgence – and women are at the forefront
What's behind the heyday for Irish women writers?
- Posted by
- Jan Carson
- Published
- Posted by
- Anna Fielding
- Published
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
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.
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published