For others already active in the abortion rights campaign, Dr. Halappanavar’s death marked a visible turning point. Thousands rallied outside the Irish Parliament in 2012 after news of her death, and marches and vigils followed. “The call for change was already there, but I don’t think there was much momentum, I don’t think there was much political will,” Mr. O’Halloran said. Dr. Halappanavar’s husband and friends gave accounts of her life and of her final days in a hospital. Dr. Halappanavar’s parents gave permission for her image to be used by the campaign to repeal the amendment.

Source: New York Times May 27, 2018 21:45 UTC