Irish and British Abortion Studies Network

"The anti-science views of wellness and the religious right keep women back by telling them lies about their body." @DrJenGunter is empowering women with facts and we're here for it, because #Facts > #Myths ✊👏 theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Spot the difference.

Powerful advocate for #WomensHealth @PhelanVicky writes about another, Adrienne Cullen. Deny, Dismiss, Dehumanise: Vicky Phelan on Adrienne Cullen’s terrifying story irishtimes.com/culture/books/… via @IrishTimesBooks

Time and time again our sisters from Donegal rally to our side, they are as much a part of the Derry A4C group as we are a part of the Donegal ARC. Human rights sees no borders. Reproductive rights for all. Noone left behind! Thank you @ARCDonegal 💜💪 #thenorthisnow

What an amazing picture from the @RallyforChoice on Saturday 💙 It’s time for reproductive justice in Northern Ireland 💪 #thenorthisnow #nowforni #rallyforchoice

‘It is so important women have control over their own fertility and reproductive health, and free contraception should be a part of any good healthcare system’. Our Director @OrlaNWCI writes in @Independent_ie today. independent.ie/opinion/commen…

Hey Ireland? Your new abortion law is sometimes a real piece of shit. Signed, @AbortionSupport, the people sick of getting phone calls from the people falling through the cracks. #FreeSafeLegalLocal #NoOneLeftBehind

UK Government has just published a statement on abortion in Northern Ireland which confirms that if no Assembly is formed by Oct 21st, a criminal moratorium will come into effect on that date #TheNorthIsIn46days 👇

"When religious ideology drives abortion policy, poor women suffer the consequences" Or, today in research confirming what we already know. phys.org/news/2019-09-r…

HPV infection rates are rising rapidly among women and men in countries, including Ireland. This is why the vaccine is offered to boys and girls in first year of secondary school. Get the facts from @HSELive at hpv.ie #ProtectOurFuture

🗣I JUST TOOK A DNA TEST TURNS OUT IM 100% CAPABLE TO MAKE MY OWN DECISIONS ABOUT MY BODY

The HPV vaccine is being made available to both boys and girls for the first time in Ireland from September. irishtimes.com/opinion/why-bo…

Exciting news! A generic version of mifepristone is about to come to the United States market. Now, to truly increase access, the FDA should rescind the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) which doesn't allow it to be dispensed in pharmacies. vox.com/identities/201…

Abortion is a class issue. A person’s financial situation should never be a barrier to the care they need. People in Direct Provision, those on low income, those who are homeless, or experiencing domestic violence are most affected by financial barriers. theguardian.com/us-news/2019/a…

Teens are speaking up about their abortions through #YouthTestify “It’s time that our movement leaves no one behind and centers those who are most marginalized, and uplift their voices in media and organizing." - @AbortionFunds ED @yamyan bit.ly/2oZRjZn

This is a wonderful @guardian profile of Drs. @KtMcH, Farris, @AngelaMarchin, @MayaBassMD, and Nimalendran on why they provide abortions and why they’re going public about their work. theguardian.com/world/2019/aug…

Always glad to see the cause of justice for Magdalene Laundries survivors gain the attention it needs and deserves. Thank you @repubblica and please open the McAleese archive of state files concerning the Magdalenes @LeoVaradkar

If you need objective, professional counselling around an #unplannedpregnancy, it's important to attend an agency supported by #MyOptions, such as @dublinwellwoman or @Irishfpa. Services are free of charge. joe.ie/politics/googl… via @joedotie

Hey @InHerIrishShoes and @Inhershoesnorth - another country using human experience to enact change. I expect you all will get along famously ❤❤