Category Archives: Policy & Advocacy

Press Release: The North is now. Today marks a historic change that is long overdue

As of today, abortion has been decriminalised and same-sex marriage legalised across Northern Ireland. This is a momentous step for human rights in the North and a testament to the…

Let’s Talk About: Period Poverty

Roughly half of the world’s female population is of reproductive age. Periods should be seen as a normal bodily function and should be treated respectfully. Yet, periods continue to be…

Let’s Talk About: Barriers to Abortion Care in Direct Provision

Asylum seekers’ right to abortion care & barriers faced in accessing care In honour of World Refugee Day, June 20th, ARC stands in solidarity with refugees across the globe. Refugees…

Direct Provision

Abolish Direct Provision: Submission to Oireachtas Committee

Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality on the Urgent Need to Abolish Direct Provision and Promote the Health and Human Rights of People Seeking Asylum The Abortion…

Let’s Talk About: Why It’s Awesome to be in P&A!

One of our Members, Ciara, shares her experiences of getting involved in ARC’s Policy and Advocacy Working Group, known as P&A. When I joined ARC and decided to head along…