As a feminist, I believe that all people, born and unborn, have fundamental human rights – Erika
As a feminist and a human rights activist, I believe that all people, born and unborn, have fundamental human rights. That includes the right to life – Article Three of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Tosnaíonn sé le coscéim bheag amháin – Séimhín
An turas is faide sa tsaol, tosnaíonn sé le coiscéim bheag amháin. The longest journey in life starts with a tiny little footstep. Who are we to choose who gets to […]
I have been accused of racism, harassment and bullying, all for highlighting alternatives to abortion – Kristina
I moved to Galway from Slovakia in 2007 and later joined the Galway Anti-Racism Network. As a non-national, I must say I have found Galway to be a very welcoming place. When Galway Anti-Racism Network began to publicly campaign for repeal of the Eighth Amendment a few years ago my friends and I posed […]
Life is not a special privilege of the fortunate, the planned and the ‘perfect’ – Sarah
My own uncle had Down Syndrome and he passed away last year from cancer at the age of 54. He was the absolute light of our lives and taught us the true value of life and beauty of disability. He touched so many lives and left a permanent mark on each heart. His life had […]
Why I’m optimistic for the future of the pro-life movement – Gavin
On the 25th of May, the Irish people voted to remove the 8th amendment from our constitution. This amendment acknowledged the right to life of the unborn child and acted as the child’s only legal protection. In its stead, the 36th amendment to the constitution shall be implemented. The implementation of this amendment will […]
Why my referendum devastation turned to determination – Críostíona
Hearing the results of the referendum was devastating. There is no doubt about that. I’ve been involved with the pro-life movement in whatever way I could be since I was twelve years old and the idea of losing our identity as a pro-life nation was heart-breaking. But here’s the strange thing – within minutes, that […]
I want to be a midwife because I want to protect, empower and support the vulnerable – Inés
I have always felt a calling to nursing. In recent years this has further revealed itself as a passion for midwifery. At four years of age, I would dress up in my nurse’s outfit to visit sick relatives in hospital. I would study every poster and encyclopedia of the human body I could get […]