Abortion Rights Victory in Northern Ireland

Activists in British-occupied Northern Ireland have won a major victory for reproductive and LGBTQ rights. With the passing of a new law, a ban on abortion dating back over 150 years has been overturned and same-sex marriage has been legalized. Both will go into effect next year, and those currently being persecuted for having abortions will be freed sooner. A coalition that involved activist groups, trade unions, and more fought for the new laws, bringing an end to some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. Earlier this year, the Republic of Ireland also legalized abortion and made it available for free to all people.