Saoirse Ronan, Cillian Murphy advocate for women's rights with Together for Yes

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In Ireland today, a pregnant woman can get an abortion only in cases of proven risk to her life; even in cases where the fetus has a fatal abnormality and no chance of postnatal survival, the woman must carry to term.

Only 16 abortions were performed in Ireland in 2017, but over 1000 Irish women traveled to the UK for the procedure. Many who cannot afford to travel have an illegal termination using pills bought online, which can result in up to 14 years in prison.

The UN called Ireland's abortion laws "cruel and inhuman."

In April, a citizens' assembly voted 52 to 29 to recommend that abortion be available without restrictions up to 12 weeks after conception. The nationwide referendum takes place Friday, May 25. Saoirse Ronan, Cillian Murphy, Aisling Bea, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, and more lent their voices to Together for Yes in support of a Yes vote. Liam Neeson published a statement of support, as well.

Learn more about abortion rights in Ireland on the Together for Yes website.

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