The Belfast City Council voted to illuminate City Hall in support of abortion rights on Easter

The Belfast City Council has once again voted to illuminate City Hall in a special light in support of abortion rights, sparking a new wave of criticism from pro-life organizations. After a previous attempt to hold the event was blocked on procedural grounds, local authorities have once again approved the initiative, this time planning to time it to coincide with Easter celebrations, according to Christian Today.

Earlier, representatives from Sinn Féin, the Alliance Party, the SDLP, and the Green Party voted to illuminate the building in green in honor of “International Safe Abortion Day.” However, at that time, the DUP exercised its “call-in” right—a legal tool for reviewing decisions that may have a disproportionate impact on certain population groups or were adopted with procedural violations. Opponents of the proposal emphasized that using the city’s main administrative building to promote such controversial issues was inappropriate.

The council’s decision drew sharp condemnation from pro-life advocates, including the organization Precious Life. Its director, Bernadette Smith, described the event as a “diabolical celebration of abortion.” Particular outrage stems from the fact that the new date for the event coincides with the Easter season—the most important event in the Christian calendar. At this time, representatives of Precious Life state that they are seeking legal counsel and are considering possible measures to prevent this plan from being carried out, emphasizing that every unborn life deserves protection.