UN urged to hold Ireland to account for 'violating human rights of abortion seekers'

Supporters gathered at Dublin Castle as the Eighth Amendment was backed on May 26, 2018. File picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Irish abortion rights organisations are urging the UN to hold Ireland to account for “violating the human rights of abortion seekers”.

The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC), Abortion Support Network (ASN), and Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) have submitted a report to the UN outlining how they say the State is failing to protect human rights.