Ailbhe Smyth

Ailbhe Smyth
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

  1. 1 2 McAuliffe, Mary. "Interview with Ailbhe Smyth". Tall Girl Shorts. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Ailbhe Smyth Activist and independent scholar". Estudios Irlandeses. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  3. ↑ McMahon, Aine (2 May 2017). "Abortion: Pro-choice rally urges February 2018 referendum". The Irish Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  4. ↑ Crawford, Hillary E. "This Irish Abortion Activist Has Been Fighting For Women's Rights For Decades". Bustle. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  5. ↑ Murtagh, Gillian (22 September 2016). "The Artistic Revolution Behind the Repeal the Eighth Campaign". University Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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