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Breaking the Silence - Ireland's Abortion Debate

In Ireland on the 25th of May, voters will decide in a referendum whether they want to change their Constitution in regards to the country's regulation of abortion.

In Ireland on the 25th of May, voters will decide in a referendum whether they want to change their Constitution in regards to the country's regulation of abortion. It is a highly emotive and sensitive issue in the country with a history of silence (and shame). The BBC's Nuala McGovern, who grew up in Dublin, speaks to Irish women about whether this should be a moment of change for Ireland.

20 minutes

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Sun 20 May 201821:10GMT

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  • Sun 20 May 201821:10GMT