Abortion rights campaign spreads to 22 cities globally

Crowds of expats and pro-choice activists are to gather in capital cities around the world today to support the call for a referendum on abortion in Ireland.

The solidarity demonstrations, taking place in 22 cities from Paris to Phnom Penh, are being held to coincide with the fifth annual March For Choice in Dublin.

Organised by the Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC), the Dublin event will see campaigners assemble at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square at 1.30pm for a march to the Dáil at 2pm.