Ailbhe Smyth
Ailbhe Smyth | |
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| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Profession | academic |
| Known for | LGBT and feminist activism |
Ailbhe Smyth is an Irish academic, feminist and lesbian activist. She was a founding director of the Women's Education, Resource and Research Centre (WERRC), University College Dublin (UCD).[1]
Activist work
Ailbhe Smyth began her involvement in activism in the 1970s whilst a student as part of the women's liberation movement.[1] She was the head of Women's Studies in UCD from 1990 to 2006, and now works independently.[2]
Smyth is a spokeswoman and convenor for the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment.[3][4] She is also a founding member of Marriage Equality, convenor of Feminist Open Forum, an organiser for Action for Choice, a board member of Equality and Rights Alliance and is the former Chair of the National LGBT Federation.[5] Smyth received the 'Lifetime Achievement' award at the Galas 2015, Ireland's LGBT Awards Ceremony.[2]
References
- ^ a b McAuliffe, Mary. "Interview with Ailbhe Smyth". Tall Girl Shorts. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Ailbhe Smyth Activist and independent scholar". Estudios Irlandeses. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ McMahon, Aine (2 May 2017). "Abortion: Pro-choice rally urges February 2018 referendum". The Irish Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Crawford, Hillary E. "This Irish Abortion Activist Has Been Fighting For Women's Rights For Decades". Bustle. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ^ Murtagh, Gillian (22 September 2016). "The Artistic Revolution Behind the Repeal the Eighth Campaign". University Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017.