Ireland: Proposed ‘mother and baby homes’ investigation welcome, but a missed opportunity to address Magdalenes
Unidentified Magdalene Laundry in Ireland, c. early 20th century.© Wikimedia Commons We strongly urge that the terms of reference be amended to include the treatment of women and girls in Magdalene Laundries. AMNESTY INTERNAITONAL PRESS RELEASE 9 January 2015 The Irish government’s decision not to...