20/01/2015
USI Launch 'Yes' Vote Ahead Of Marriage Equality Referendum
The Unions of Students of Ireland (USI) has launched a campaign in support of a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming marriage equality referendum.
In a statement on their website, the USI states that it believes that equal access to civil marriage in Ireland is "one of the most important civil rights issues of our generation".
Launching the campaign, USI president, Laura Harmon, said: "Students have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make Ireland more equal in the upcoming referendum on marriage equality.
"It is clear that students want to live in a more inclusive and egalitarian society. Access to marriage equality is a crucial part of this. USI has registered over 20,000 students to vote, and we plan to add to this number over the coming months.
"We know students are excited by the referendum and anxious to have their voices heard on the issue of marriage equality in Ireland."
(MH/JP)
In a statement on their website, the USI states that it believes that equal access to civil marriage in Ireland is "one of the most important civil rights issues of our generation".
Launching the campaign, USI president, Laura Harmon, said: "Students have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make Ireland more equal in the upcoming referendum on marriage equality.
"It is clear that students want to live in a more inclusive and egalitarian society. Access to marriage equality is a crucial part of this. USI has registered over 20,000 students to vote, and we plan to add to this number over the coming months.
"We know students are excited by the referendum and anxious to have their voices heard on the issue of marriage equality in Ireland."
(MH/JP)
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