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IRISH WOMEN ARE being urged to go on strike today during International Women’s Day.
Activists Strike 4 Repeal are staging a worldwide ‘strike’ at noon to show solidarity with women who have been affected by the lack of abortion provision in Ireland.
Why a strike?
Their reasoning is that taking a day to strike signifies the Irish women who have to take a day to travel abroad if they wish to access a safe and legal abortion.
Our demand is that the Irish government call a referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment by the 8th of March. If not, we will strike.
So, the strike goes ahead.
Last year, in October, similar action was taken out in Poland. Over 60 Polish cities went out on strike, with thousands of people protesting to protect their access to abortion. It was a success.
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How can I participate?
The main thing you can do, is attend a strike near you. Go on your lunch, or show your solidarity by covering someone else while they participate.
Here are the regional meeting places, kicking off at 12pm, unless otherwise stated:
Dublin – O’Connell Bridge (12.30pm)
Belfast – Belfast City Hall
Cork, Blackpool – Blackpool mall main entrance
Cork, city – St. Patrick’s Hill at the beginning of Mac Curtain Street
Galway – Eyre Square
Kerry – The Square, Tralee
Kilkenny – Saint John’s Bridge
Limerick – Bedford Row (2pm)
Mayo – Market Square, Castlebar (1pm)
Sligo – Strandhill Beach (2pm)
Meath, Navan – Kennedy Place
Meath, Ashbourne – Tesco car park (7pm)
Colleges taking part:
Leave your lectures at 12pm if you want to join…
DCU – at the Henry Grattan building
NCAD – Red Square
UCD – James Joyce Library
NUIG – Join them in Eyre Square
IADT – The quad
Trinity – The Front Square
Royal Holloway in London – Founders main quad
If you’re abroad, there are also strikes in Berlin, New York, Manchester, London, Glasgow, Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Manchester, Buenos Aires, and Aberdeen. Check out the Strike 4 Repeal Facebook page for details.
What if I can’t go?
Women are also encouraged to wear black or a black armband to signify support.
If you’re a woman working in the home, you could consider letting your domestic duties go for the day.
Consider all the work that you’d typically do on that day, and how withdrawing from it might highlight the contribution that you and millions make every day to a country where we do not have access to basic healthcare.
And if you’re a business owner, while it might be a bit late to consider closing up shop for the day, Strike 4 Repeal suggest you let your employees attend a nearby strike.
What if I absolutely can’t make it during the day?
If you absolutely have to work, but still want to show your support for the Repeal the Eight movement, a March for Repeal is starting at the Garden of Remembrance at Parnell Square in Dublin at 5.30pm this evening to march to the Dail.
First published on March 7.
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Here's how you can participate in the women's strike around Ireland, even if you have to work
IRISH WOMEN ARE being urged to go on strike today during International Women’s Day.
Activists Strike 4 Repeal are staging a worldwide ‘strike’ at noon to show solidarity with women who have been affected by the lack of abortion provision in Ireland.
Why a strike?
Their reasoning is that taking a day to strike signifies the Irish women who have to take a day to travel abroad if they wish to access a safe and legal abortion.
They strike is the result
So, the strike goes ahead.
Last year, in October, similar action was taken out in Poland. Over 60 Polish cities went out on strike, with thousands of people protesting to protect their access to abortion. It was a success.
How can I participate?
The main thing you can do, is attend a strike near you. Go on your lunch, or show your solidarity by covering someone else while they participate.
Here are the regional meeting places, kicking off at 12pm, unless otherwise stated:
Colleges taking part:
Leave your lectures at 12pm if you want to join…
If you’re abroad, there are also strikes in Berlin, New York, Manchester, London, Glasgow, Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Manchester, Buenos Aires, and Aberdeen. Check out the Strike 4 Repeal Facebook page for details.
What if I can’t go?
Women are also encouraged to wear black or a black armband to signify support.
If you’re a woman working in the home, you could consider letting your domestic duties go for the day.
What if I absolutely can’t make it during the day?
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