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The University Observer 28 April, 2009 Farouq Manji explores the circumstances of abortion in Ireland, and the lengths women go to pursue them. According to the British Department of Health,…

The Irish Examiner 22 April, 2009 Claire O'Sullivan AN expert on abortion law has said it is an "appalling situation" when three women have to ask the European Court of…

The Irish Examiner 22 April, 2009 Claire O'Sullivan AN expert on abortion law has said it is an "appalling situation" when three women have to ask the European Court of…

Release Date - April 21 2009 Concerns about clinic-based vaccination provision raised in the first European HPV vaccination review. Clinic-based vaccination provision perpetuates health inequalities, according to the first European…

The Irish Times 21 April, 2009 Carl O'Brien, Social Affairs Correspondent THE GOVERNMENT is to launch a robust defence of the State’s ban on abortion before the European Court of…

The Irish Times 21 April, 2009 Carl O'Brien, Social Affairs Correspondent ANALYSIS: The applicants say Irish law is inadequate but the State argues domestic remedies are untried THE CASE being…

Press Release - February 12 2009 Evidence from several research studies on abstinence-only programmes and virginity pledges consistently demonstrates that they have no beneficial effect on young people’s sexual behaviour.…

Press Release - January 18 2009 The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has said that women should pass on the word to their peers about the importance of regular smear…

- Release date: 25 November 2008 On November 25 2008, (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) 15 European countries are launching 15 Action Plans to address FGM…

- Release date: 12 November 2008 Health service providers, educators and policy makers need to become more aware and sensitive of the sexual and reproductive issues facing women and girls…