We would like to thank the 76 people from the Belfast, Northern, South Eastern + Western Trusts who responded to our survey last week.
We presented these findings + more at a meeting with the NI Health Dept. A copy of all feedback has been given to them.
www.allianceforchoiceni.org/research-sta...
Along w/ @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social we will be hosting a 'Know Your Rights Guide to Protest' event at @museumfreederry.bsky.social on 23 Sept from 5.30-7pm.
Authored by @cajni.bsky.social @pilsni.bsky.social @ejni.bsky.social @foeireland.bsky.social.
Info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...
We had been under the impression that @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social had also voted in support of NC1 but she did not attend the vote in Westminster last night.
We are also hearing Sorcha removed her name from support of NC1.
Can you please clarify?
@allianceparty.bsky.social
Credit where credit is due-we would like to thank @clairehanna.bsky.social and @columeastwood.ie for voting to support the decriminalisation of abortion for people who can get pregnant in England and Wales.
We are always available to chat about changing @sdlp.bsky.social party stance on this issue.
Feel free to use our letter to lobby your MP. This is written from a NI context but can be easily edited.
We urge all MP's to fully repeal Sections 58 and 59 of the OAPA in Westminster this Tuesday.
Please reach out to your MP and ask them to do the same.
@clairehanna.bsky.social
@columeastwood.ie
@sorchaeastwood.bsky.social
robin.swann.mp@parliament.uk
alex.easton.mp@parliament.uk
A woman wearing a white shirt poses in front of Big Ben, highlighting the famous landmark in the background.
This week we attended an APPG for SRH in Westminster to show gratitude to the doctors providing abortion care in the north and to implore MP's to support aid into Gaza and to stop Israel's genocide.
Initially refused entry-we made our voices heard.
Read: www.allianceforchoiceni.org/activism/att...
Image showcasing a community check-in at CCA Derry on 20th May at 6pm.
All trans and non-binary people are invited to a Community Check-In at @ccadld.bsky.social on 20th May at 6pm. Grab a cuppa, bring a craft or just sit in good company ❤️🏳️⚧️
We had a wonderful evening at the Culture Date with Dublin 8 "Liberation at the Back Lane Parliament" event.
Caelainn Hogan generously asked us to provide some collages documenting the history of Alliance for Choice Derry and our Maeve helped put together 12 panels documenting some of our history.
Event flyer displaying essential information and visuals to engage potential participants.
We would like to ask any cisgender or transgender women that identify as feminist activists in Northern Ireland over the age of 18 to consider participating in the following @ulsteruni.bsky.social MA research project.
For more information please contact: Amy Adams on merron-a@ulster.ac.uk.
Our friends at Protective Mothers NI are having a peaceful protest with the aim of stopping family court injustices on Thursday 8 May at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast.
Masks will be provided for anyone who doesn't want to be identified.
Contact protectivemothers.ni on IG for more info!
A vibrant collage featuring diverse individuals with various colors and designs, showcasing unity in diversity.
We're thrilled our 2022ish zine has been added to the Dublin Digital Zine Library.
You can have a read here!
dublindigitalzinelibrary.omeka.net
A white male panel :)
The picture editor from the Belfast Telegraph is just out here doing the Lord's work.
#manel
#whitemanel
Yesterday on St. Patrick's Day we were honoured to be invited by Anne Crilly to remember Cecily Jackson on what was 300 years since she was burned to death in a shocking act of misogyny + violence against women.
We support the request for a marker or plaque to be put in place to memorialise Cecily.
Thank you so much everyone. We have reached our target and the money has gone directly to those who need it.
Folks, we have had some requests for help with electricity, rent and food for people in need. We need to raise about £350.
If you can spare it, please donate to our mutual aid fund and we will distribute money confidentially to those in need of help. Thank you!
www.paypal.com/paypalme/all...
A woman at a table, showcasing pro-choice signs that are clearly visible in the image.
We are at the Guildhall until midday today for the Women's Centre Derry "Women's Support Services Under One Roof" event!
Free tea and coffee and goody bags are available!
Come say hi! 👋🏻
⭐️Our International Women’s Day 2025 programme is here!!! ⭐️
We hope to see as many of you as possible over the week at our special events but especially at the March on Saturday!
IWD was founded by radical working class women protesting, organising, educating for their bread and roses too ✊✊🏿🌹 🍞
Our Shá is fundraising to get a mural of Nell McCafferty in the Bogside.
Nell was a daughter of Derry.
She was an incredible journalist and a women's right activist.
We would appreciate your help in making this happen!
www.gofundme.com/f/mural-for-...
A vibrant poster for the Feminist Sesh 2025, featuring bold colors and empowering imagery celebrating women's rights.
Our annual FEMME SESH returns to Sandino’s on 8th March as part of our International Women's Day celebrations!
All welcome!
Tickets available here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Der...
During 2023/24 there were 2,792 abortions carried out in Northern Ireland, an increase of 28.8% from 2022/23. The majority of these abortions were medical (pills), with only 198 surgical abortions performed.
This increase is undoubtedly down to embedding of top quality abortion services into our healthcare system. However, the punitive cost of living crisis and two-child benefit cap will also have had a huge impact on whether persons or families made the decision to terminate.
Abortions were sought in every region of Northern Ireland. 793 in Belfast Trust 610 in Northern Trust 558 in South Eastern Trust 523 in Southern Trust 308 in Western Trust These figures show the necessity of abortion care for all across the north - both urban and rural.
The vast majority (93%) of all abortions were carried out under ten weeks gestation. 72 abortions were carried out on under-18s 567 abortions were carried out on 35 + 2118 abortions were carried out on 18-34s Over 24+ weeks gestation still must travel to GB for care. We hope that those in need will soon be looked after at home.
Last week, the NI Department of Health published statistical information on the number of medical abortions and terminations of pregnancies at HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland during 2020/21 to 2023/24.
For more information on these statistics, read our infographics below!