Just over two months ago, we were almost dead from the scarlet due to Ireland’s 8th amendment.  We decided we wanted to do something about it, despite the fact that we’re not in Ireland at the moment, which is where the idea of the global gatherings came about. We knew as Irish diaspora, that there had to be others like us who were feeling disconnected from this very important fight back home, and plenty of others, Irish or not, who feel passionately about women’s rights who would be happy to support this cause.

What we didn’t know was the world was ripe for repeal, and ye were all fucking ready to show it!

What happened over the coming weeks was overwhelming and unbelievably inspiring. Some truly sublime people joined us and through dedication and passion, we all worked together to create a global stand against Ireland’s barbaric treatment of women.

On septmeber 24th, 25,000 people marched the streets of Dublin (organized by the INCREDIBLE abortion rights campaign) and 30 cities around the world stood up and demanded one thing: to repeal the 8th amendment.

Enda Kenny, you wanted a citizens assembly. Here it is:

THANK YOU, IRELAND.

 

THANK YOU, WELLINGTON.

THANK YOU, VANCOUVER.

THANK YOU, UTRECHT

THANK YOU, TORONTO.

THANK YOU, THAILAND.

THANK YOU, SYDNEY.

THANK YOU, SOUTH KOREA.

THANK YOU, SAN FRANCISCO.

THANK YOU, SEATTLE.

THANK YOU, PORTUGAL.

THANK YOU, PORTLAND.

 

THANK YOU, PERTH.

THANK YOU, PARIS

THANK YOU, NEW YORK.

THANK YOU, NEPAL.

THANK YOU, MOSCOW.

THANK YOU, MONTREAL.

THANK  YOU, MELBOURNE.

THANK YOU, LOS ANGELES.

Comedian Aisling Bea and her mates

THANK YOU, LONDON.

THANK YOU TO OUR POLISH SISTERS IN LONDON.

THANK YOU, INDIA.

THANK YOU, THE HAGUE.

THANK YOU, GLASGOW.

THANK YOU, CHINA.

THANK YOU, CAMBODIA.

THANK YOU, BRUSSELS.

THANK YOU, BRISTOL.

THANK YOU, BERLIN.

THANK YOU, WORLD.

Our fight is not over, but our voices are only getting stronger. Thank you, everyone. Your commitment and dedication inspire and energize us.

Stay tuned on how we’re hoping to continue leveraging this global network to keep progressing women’s issues internationally.

All our love and solidarity in scarlet,

Fiona and Karen

Scarlet 4 Life