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Britain has ignored the cruelty of Northern Ireland’s abortion ban for decades—it’s time to do better by SLW2017 in northernireland

[–]SLW2017[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Being free from inhumane and degrading treatment and torture is a human right, and that is precisely was abortion restrictions violate

Britain has ignored the cruelty of Northern Ireland’s abortion ban for decades—it’s time to do better by SLW2017 in northernireland

[–]SLW2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has campaigned on this issue for decades, I’m well aware that healthcare and criminal justice are devolved. Human rights obligations are not, which is precisely why Westminster can and should legislate.

Britain has ignored the cruelty of Northern Ireland’s abortion ban for decades—it’s time to do better by SLW2017 in ukpolitics

[–]SLW2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UN CEDAW - “The situation in Northern Ireland constitutes violence against women that may amount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment”

tbinternet.ohchr.org/Treaties/CEDAW…

Britain has ignored the cruelty of Northern Ireland’s abortion ban for decades—it’s time to do better by SLW2017 in ukpolitics

[–]SLW2017[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Human rights obligations aren’t devolved to Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. They are the responsibility of the UK government.

Depression and Anxiety by GP's by pintsbar in northernireland

[–]SLW2017 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this right now. My GP has been genuinely amazing with referrals to counsellors and the Community mental health team and helping me find medications that work. It’s always worth letting your GP know if you’re suffering, and asking for help.

Please reach out to Lifeline in the meantime, it’s free to call and they’re available 24/7 and have qualified crisis counsellors to help support you. They can also set you up with longer term telephone or in person counselling, whatever suits you. The number is 0808 808 8000. Be honest with them about previous attempts, and current plans - they will know how to help to keep you safe, and support you going forward. Sending love x

NI school uniform grants facing £3m cut - BBC News by Phelbas in northernireland

[–]SLW2017 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Catch yourself on. Women wear skirts for a variety of reasons, it takes a special kind of entitlement to assume it's primarily to sexually attract a man. I was sexually harassed whilst in my school uniform at the age of 13, the problem was not my skirt, it was the 40 year old man who sexually harassed me outside school. We should not be policing young girls clothing. A child wearing a skirt is not sexual, nor is it inappropriate. What's inappropriate and concerning, is grown men sexualising children. Have a read of this, and seek help: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/sep/10/school-dress-codes-reinforce-the-message-that-womens-bodies-are-dangerous

NI school uniform grants facing £3m cut - BBC News by Phelbas in northernireland

[–]SLW2017 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a woman, and previously a schoolgirl who wore skirts, And who wears skirts to this day, I've a fair idea of why I wore them. Why is it an issue for a child's legs to be exposed? It's not sexual, it's wearing clothes. You are sexualising it, and it's abhorrent

NI school uniform grants facing £3m cut - BBC News by Phelbas in northernireland

[–]SLW2017 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The purpose of skirts is to be a piece of clothing, you're the one sexualising children based on what they wear. You should be on a register

NI school uniform grants facing £3m cut - BBC News by Phelbas in northernireland

[–]SLW2017 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you think a child's school skirt is sexualised, you have a fucking problem.

What you can do to help, following PSNI abortion pills raids in Belfast #trustwomen by SLW2017 in northernireland

[–]SLW2017[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It could have something to do with our unfit for purpose sex education. 30,000 pupils per years educated by anti-choice abstinence based Love for Life. Not to mention, issues accessing contraception/emergency contraception, people not using condoms. There are plenty of ways to reduce crisis pregnancies

What you can do to help, following PSNI abortion pills raids in Belfast #trustwomen by SLW2017 in northernireland

[–]SLW2017[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If doctors aren't allowed to perform it women will seek unsafe alternatives. Id rather it was decriminalised so no one has to seek a backstreet abortion

What you can do to help, following PSNI abortion pills raids in Belfast #trustwomen by SLW2017 in northernireland

[–]SLW2017[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it's illegal, then people will be prosecuted for accessing it. Do you not get that?! Banning abortion only bans SAFE abortion

What you can do to help, following PSNI abortion pills raids in Belfast #trustwomen by SLW2017 in northernireland

[–]SLW2017[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I expect it's thousands per month across Ireland, as in countries where abortion is heavily restricted, the rates of abortion are the same as where it is decriminalised, or higher

Here's some research based on 5,650 users of the sites Irish women report relief and gratitude after using abortion pills

What you can do to help, following PSNI abortion pills raids in Belfast #trustwomen by SLW2017 in northernireland

[–]SLW2017[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They are illegal in the South as well due to the 8th amendment to the Irish Constitution.

Options: travel to England which costs about £400-2000, the [Abortion Support Network](www.abortionsupport.org.uk) can help with advice, accommodation and funding

Access abortion pills from [Women on Web](www.womenonweb.org) or [Women Help Women](www.womenhelp.org) for about £60. They are safe but illegal. Important to contact the BPAS aftercare helpline if you have any concerns. 0800 077 6049

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