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Repeal The 8th gathering in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Lauren Crothers
Activists, campaigners and expats came together in unity across the world on Saturday to protest Ireland's abortion law.
Coinciding with the Abortion Rights Campaign's (ARC) March For Choice in Dublin, protestors will show their support in cities from Paris to Phnom Penh, New York to Sydney.
All aim to raise awareness of the Republic's abortion ban and hope their efforts will support calls for a referendum on the issue.
ARC spokeswoman Janet O’Sullivan said: “We are tired of the delay tactics being used by successive governments who bury their heads in the sand, ignoring the urgent need and desire for change.”
Campaigners for the Repeal The 8th movement shared a series of moving images on social media, showing the faces lending support to the global campaign.
A rally in Brussels in support of the #repealthe8th movement (Picture: Erica Jane)
You can't see it here, but very pleasantly surprised by how many men showed up to the London #marchforchoice… https://t.co/5phZWEMtMQ— Maev Mac Coille (@Maev Mac Coille) 1474717137
Protesters in Phnom Penh rally to support the #repealthe8th campaign (Picture: Lauren Crothers)
These beautiful queens from India are standing with us today.Sisters in solidarity knows no bounds. #repealthe8th https://t.co/GWsna21ql5— Repeal 8th Global (@Repeal 8th Global) 1474699438
March for Choice rally in Dublin (Picture: Maoiliosa)
nice and encouraging to see Irish women (and men) across the sea in London standing in solidarity for the… https://t.co/NJbNOe6I5u— Hudson Taylor (@Hudson Taylor) 1474718994
Irish feminists across China showing their support today for #repealthe8th @repealglobal @repealeight @EndaKennyTD https://t.co/KOgXvmf0X5— Séagh Kehoe (@Séagh Kehoe) 1474693690
#repealthe8th descends on #Wellington for #Irish #Abortion Rights https://t.co/mz3wwqZx9Z— Brían McDomnaill (@Brían McDomnaill) 1474680695
Nepal. 24.09.16 REPEAL THE 8TH. https://t.co/1k1yUHb2hw— Repeal 8th Global (@Repeal 8th Global) 1474691656
Sydney repeal is beginning! ❤️ #repealthe8th https://t.co/rexjrR7mLT— scarlet brigade 101 (@scarlet brigade 101) 1474689893
Ireland's controversial Eighth Amendment equates the right to life of a pregnant woman with that of an embryo or foetus.
In doing so, it criminalises abortion in all cases with the exception of where it would endanger the mother's life.
According to the Abortion Rights Campaign, this infringes on Irish women's human rights and goes against international human rights norms.
They also claim it no longer reflects public opinion in the country.
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