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Northern Irish women are an unstoppable force to be reckoned with
This year has seen a resurgence of the women’s movement and Helen Crickard sees every reason for sisters to be optimistic
Northern Ireland abortion protest

THE Time Is Now — Women Rise Up is the theme for Northern Ireland International Women’s Day 2019, decided by Reclaim the Agenda, which campaigns on six key themes.  

A life free from poverty and discrimination where women are equally represented as decision-makers.  

To have a life free from domestic violence and sexual abuse, to have access to good affordable and flexible childcare and to have a healthcare that meets our particular needs which covers full abortion rights, and we make no apology for that. 

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