#VoteWithUs Videos that mention human rights as a theme are shown here.
Úna Faulkner, from Dublin, is an Organiser with IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “I think that in 2015, everyone should have the same rights to marriage, the same rights to say ‘This is my husband‘, ‘This is my wife‘, regardless of whether they’re male or female. I think that’s very important for Ireland and I’m …
Jerry King, from Straide in Mayo, is President of IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “I think this is about equal rights – it’s about human rights – and it’s the right thing to do.”
President and CEO of GLAAD in the United States, Sarah Kate Ellis adds her voice to those encouraging you to vote yes. For her, Ireland’s support of equal marriage would have a global significance, providing a hopeful example for other countries to follow. “Ireland, you have the opportunity to be a global leader in support of marriage for all. A …
Fearghal is a 24 year old from Knocklyon in Dublin. He is voting yes in May because he wants his gay friends and family members to have the same rights and opportunities as him. “Please don’t stay home on May 22nd. Please don’t assume this referendum will pass by itself. We have the happiness of thousands of people in our …
Laura is a 26 year old woman from Dublin. She thinks that by voting yes, Ireland will show itself to be an open and progressive nation. “When I came out, I thought that I would have to relinquish my dream of being married, and having my own family. But thankfully I’ve since come to realise that this is entirely possible. …
Darragh is the current treasurer for DCU LGBTA. He believes that people deserve to accepted regardless of their sexual orientation, and hopes that this referendum will improve the lives of young LGBT people in the years to come. “What you may not realise is that you have a lot of power in your hands. By voting for marriage equality, you’ll …
Hannah Hudson is a teacher from Cork, currently living in Ireland. She says that a yes vote on May 22nd would be a major step in the right direction for equality in Ireland. She looks forward to attending the weddings of gay friends and for these unions to be recognised in the same way as her straight friends’ marriages. “Marriage …
Ailbhe Smyth is a feminist, socialist, LGBT activist and former UCD academic. In her #VoteWithUs video she speaks about her personal view on the benefits of equality for all of us. She hopes to wake up on May 23rd to an Ireland that has taken the that historic step closer to full equality for all citizens. “It matters for all …
Francis Timmons is an Independent Councillor for Clondalkin on South Dublin County Council. For Francis, 2015 is the year to be proud and live with pride; and the year to fight for equality and against homophobia. “I don’t feel the need to thank people for giving the LGBT community human rights – they’ve earned their rights as human brings, and …
John and Sally McKenna, who live in West Cork, have been married for thirty-three years. They are partners in both family life and in their working careers. Both feel that equal marriage is a human right and they hope that Ireland will vote yes in the upcoming referendum.John makes reference to an opinion piece he read, by philosopher Gary Gutting. …