Activism, reproductive rights, and the Irish constitution

Ailbhe Smyth is a feminist and civil rights activist who has dedicated her career to advancing women's rights in Ireland. In 2018, she co-led the Together for Yes campaign to successfully repeal one of the world's most restrictive bans on abortion. Ailbhe takes us back to her roots, telling us what it was like growing up in Ireland struggling with mental health and depression, how she navigated oppressive cultural gender expectations, and how she cultivated the confidence to lead a national campaign for reproductive rights.

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