Two actresses from the Channel 4 series Derry Girls have traveled to Westminster today, calling for changes to be made to Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws.
Abortion is illegal in Northern Ireland, unless there is a serious risk to a woman's life or health.
Siobhan McSweeney and Nicola Coughlan are set to deliver a 62,000 name petition to the British Prime Minister Theresa May and the Northern Ireland secretary Karen Bradley.
Nicola Coughlan hopes their participation in today's event will draw attention to the issue:
#DerryGirls @nicolacoughlan and @siobhni outside the Northern Ireland Government offices asking for abortion reform in NorthernIreland
“Neither of us are from Northern Ireland but we’re here today to draw attention to this issue”#NowForNI pic.twitter.com/MpoOytYheH— London-Irish ARC (@LdnIrishARC) February 26, 2019
28 women walked over Westminster Bridge this afternoon.
They carried suitcases to highlight the 28 women who fly out of Northern Ireland each week to access abortion services.
28 women just crossed the Westminster bridge representing the 28 pregnant people who travel from Northern Ireland every week for safe abortions.
The group will deliver a 62,000 name petition to Westminster requesting abortion law reform in NI @AmnestyUK @NIOgov #NowForNI pic.twitter.com/DthT8rQ0TT— London-Irish ARC (@LdnIrishARC) February 26, 2019
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