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    Abortion referendum: Two women's stories Jump to media player The Irish public is to vote in a referendum on abortion, prompting women to share their stories.
    • 08 Mar 18
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    Why Ireland is having a referendum on abortion Jump to media player The issue over whether a woman should be allowed an abortion in the Republic of Ireland Ireland leaves the country divided.
    • 31 Jan 18
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    Abortion - Two personal stories Jump to media player A reporter describes her experience of abortion, while a campaigner explains why she prays outside abortion clinics.
    • 25 Jan 17
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    'We cannot afford to export our problems' Jump to media player The May vote will decide whether the Republic of Ireland should change its near-total abortion ban.
    • 30 Jan 18
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    Abortion protesters 'said I was a murderer' Jump to media player Legal action is being considered after anti-abortion protesters have been accused of "harassing" women.
    • 16 Jan 18
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    'I miscarried and now am serving a 30 year sentence' Jump to media player In 2016 Evelyn Hernandez was raped by a gang member and then jailed for 30 years for what her supporters say was a miscarriage.
    • 18 Jan 18
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    'Nobody talks about abortion' Jump to media player Karen had an abortion when she fell pregnant following her divorce, but has begun to question her choice.
    • 27 Oct 17
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    'Don't make things unnecessarily traumatic' Jump to media player A woman who paid for two surgical abortions after contraception failed tells BBC Wales she would support moves to let women take abortion pills at home.
    • 07 Mar 18
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Irish abortion referendum: Two women's stories

The Irish public is to take part in a referendum on the country's abortion laws.

It has prompted women on both sides of the debate to share their stories.

The BBC has been hearing from two of them.

  • 08 Mar 2018
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