Voices from the Field
Through the eyes of local experts and actors, ConstitutionNet’s ‘Voices from the Field’ series offers a monthly look at constitution building processes as they are unfolding on the ground around the world. Contributions take the form of interviews with, and opinion pieces from, constitutional experts, lawyers, practitioners and other engaged citizens in the field for a fresh and original look at issues of importance to local populations during the drafting, adoption and implementation of constitutions.
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Voices From The Field
31 January
In the World of Constitution-Building in 2023
![Ireland's Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality discusses the constitutional definition of 'The Family' in February 2020 (@helenrussell32 via X) Ireland's Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality discusses the constitutional definition of 'The Family' in February 2020 (@helenrussell32 via X)](/sites/default/files/%40helenrussell32.jpeg)
Voices From The Field
30 November 2023
Delivering Equality: Long Delayed Constitutional Change in Ireland
![Government invitation to join Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss (photo credit: Citizens' Assembly) Government invitation to join Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss (photo credit: Citizens' Assembly)](/sites/default/files/3.%20VFTF%20Ireland%20Invitation%20%28Citizens%20Assembly%29.jpg)
Voices From The Field
31 January 2023
Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss: Potential and Limitations for Deliberative Democracy
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Voices From The Field
22 December 2022
In the World of Constitution Building in 2022
![Cover page of a new book assessing the debate on the reform of Irish abortion law (Photo credit: Policy Press) Cover page of a new book assessing the debate on the reform of Irish abortion law (Photo credit: Policy Press)](/sites/default/files/Repealing%20the%208th_cover%20page%20of%20upcoming%20book%20on%20the%20issue_Policy%20Press.jpg)
Voices From The Field
10 April 2018
The Irish Referendum on Abortion: ‘Mediating’ Activists’ Demands with Political Caution through a Citizens’ Assembly
Voices From The Field
21 December 2016
Constitution building in 2016 through the lens of ConstitutionNet’s Voices from the Field
![Graffiti artist Maser whose Repeal the 8th artwork on the Project Arts Building was subject to planning permission and had to be removed (Photo credit: Enda O’Dowd) Graffiti artist Maser whose Repeal the 8th artwork on the Project Arts Building was subject to planning permission and had to be removed (Photo credit: Enda O’Dowd)](/sites/default/files/ireland_cn_august_2016.jpg)
Voices From The Field
23 August 2016
Irish constitutional debate on abortion and the resort to Citizens’ Assemblies
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