Some turnout…
Activists Strike 4 Repeal are holding a strike in Dublin today to show solidarity to women in Ireland who have been affected by the lack of abortion provision in this country.
The movement is inspired by women in Poland, who successfully went on strike against the tightening of abortion laws in the country by downing tools and wearing black last October.
The movement want the government to hold a referendum on the Eighth Amendment, the article which guarantees the right to life of the unborn.
The amendment was introduced to the Irish Constitution following a referendum in 1983.
A large crowd has turned out to support the march at O’Connell bridge in Dublin…
Amazing scenes at O'Connell Street Bridge right now #Strike4Repeal pic.twitter.com/ayiKOIjQOi
— Joe Harrington (@ImJoeHarrington) March 8, 2017
📍Dublin City Centre
🗓 March 8, 2017
🗣"Our body, our rights"#Strike4Repeal pic.twitter.com/EMBnxGOStw— Joe Harrington (@ImJoeHarrington) March 8, 2017
Holding up traffic #Strike4Repeal pic.twitter.com/IEgOqMXjmR
— Rosanna Cooney (@RosannaCooney) March 8, 2017
A huge turn out for the #Strike4Repeal demonstration @Strike_4_Repeal pic.twitter.com/SUQRkdq1lc
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) March 8, 2017
We're down at the @Strike_4_Repeal gathering on O'Connell Street #Strike4Repeal pic.twitter.com/TT06H3O9JR
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) March 8, 2017
There are 5 Gardaí here. They did NOT expect this turnout. #Strike4Repeal pic.twitter.com/Ot3YYVxjRl
— Rosanna Cooney (@RosannaCooney) March 8, 2017
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