The Taoiseach oversaw a special government meeting on International Women's Day
“2018 was an historic year for women’s rights in Ireland, with the removal of the constitutional ban on abortion and new law providing for abortion access," said Fiona Crowley, Research and Legal Manager for Amnesty International Ireland.
"It is fitting to be marking International Women’s Day this year with the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, which we hope will have a real impact on the lives of women in Ireland. We also hope this move inspires other European countries, and the EU, to do the same. “But for the Convention to be effective, ratification must be accompanied by real, practical steps by the Irish government.
"Women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence must be able to access support services, hotlines, medical services, counselling and legal aid. The government must also ensure enough resources for NGOs that provide these vital services.” The National Women's Council of Ireland offered a similar sentiment, noting that,"There is no more excuses for inaction - time to end violence against women."This Convention gives us everything we could possibly need to prevent violence and to protect women and their children.
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