Plans to light up Belfast City Hall for Safe Abortion Day to not go ahead, BBC understands

BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 24 September 2026, 17:21 UTC 1 min read

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The illumination was requested by the National Women's Council of Ireland and faced opposition from the DUP and pro-life organisations.

Belfast City Hall for Safe Abortion Day (LOCATION) the National Women's Council of Ireland (ORG)

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