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Savita’s tragic death 10 years on–Socialist Feminism is the way forward

Text of Socialist Party leaflet for tomorrow’s protest to mark the 10th anniversary for Savtia’s death. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Savita Halapannavar, a horrific tragedy that sparked a major social movement for bodily autonomy and equality. This

Oct 28, 2022

As Gaeilge

Comóradh 10 mBliana Savita – Cúis Léirsithe

Le Ruth Coppinger Tá deich mbliana imithe tharainn ó bhás roimh am, bás tragóideach Savita Halappanavar. I nDeireadh Fómhair 2012, bhásaigh Savita de bharr seipsise in Ospidéal i nGaillimh, tar éis gur diúltaíodh di ginmhealladh a bheith aici. Ba thubaiste phearsanta dá

Jun 28, 2022

Savita’s 10th anniversary – why we must march

By Ruth Coppinger 2022 will mark the decade anniversary of the tragic, untimely death of Savita Halappanavar. In October 2012 Savita died from sepsis in a Galway hospital after being refused an abortion. It was a personal catastrophe for her family and

Jun 17, 2022

Campaigns & Issues·Theory & History

Pamphlet: Winning Repeal & Abortion Rights

Introduction: Abortion is a Rights Issue By Ruth Coppinger TD Those who want abortion banned refer to themselves as ‘pro-life’. In fact, abortion bans result in the deaths of women. Such ‘pro-lifers’ despicably and ludicrously brand a huge proportion of women as

Nov 14, 2017

Featured Articles·News & Analysis·Socialist Feminism

Repealing the 8th & Women’s Emancipation today

In the last number of years there has been a significant shift in the attitudes of people in the South towards the issue of abortion, particularly in the aftermath of the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, in late October 2012. There is

Jan 5, 2016

News & Analysis·Socialist Feminism

No odious compromise – Repeal the 8th & nothing less

Abortion ban must go

Sep 7, 2015

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