Women Making History - NWCI’s AGM Morning Event

Published: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Almost 100 members and supporters came together at Women Making History - NWCI's AGM morning event on 21 June 2018 to mark the resounding yes vote in the referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment from the Irish Constitution. Speakers discussed the factors that contributed to the success of the campaign and the key issues for women's equality going forward. 

Keynote speaker Simon Harris, Minister for Health, confirmed the Government's commitment to ensure legislation for the introduction of abortion care in Ireland is brought forward as quickly as possible and a specific Women's Health Action Plan is developed. 

Other speakers included Ailbhe Smyth, Co-Director of Together for Yes and Convenor of the Coaliton to Repeal the 8th Amendment, and Orla O'Connor, Co-Director of Together for Yes and Director of NWCI. Linda Kavangh spoke for the Abortion Rights Campaign which was the third lead organisation of Together for Yes and Síona Cahill as incoming President of the Union of Students in Ireland. 

The event was chaired by Ellen O'Malley-Dunlop, Chairperson of NWCI. Also performing at the event was poet, Sarah Clancy. 

The event was followed by NWCI's Annual General Meeting where group members elected a new Board of the organisation and approved 14 motions brought forward by the membership.