In advance of the marriage equality referendum on 22nd May, a number of #VoteWithUs videos have been launched by IMPACT.

Calling for a ‘YES’ vote, IMPACT general secretary Shay Cody highlights the injustice of excluding the LGBT community from marriage equality. He is joined by a number of IMPACT activists and staff members explaining their support for the campaign.

#VoteWithUs videos offer an interesting insight into why people are voting ‘YES’. Supporters can make their own video sharing their reasons for voting for equal marriage.

Following a unanimously endorsed motion from the Sligo branch at IMPACT’s biennial conference last year, IMPACT is actively supporting the campaign for a ‘YES’ vote in the referendum. IMPACT members are continuing to take the initiative in a number of ways. The Dublin City branch, for example, are developing their ‘love equality’ campaign by placing marriage equality adverts on Dublin Buses.

IMPACT is encouraging members and branches nationwide to get involved with the campaign.

The Yes Equality campaign website is here and is packed with information and events.

Readers of the IMPACT e-bulletin can take part in our Readers’ Poll. Let us know how you intend to vote in the marriage equality referendum by clicking here. The survey is hosted via Survey Monkey and participation is anonymous.

As the referendum approaches opportunities to support the equality campaign are spreading throughout the country. In the run up to the vote the Yes Equality National Bus Tour will be travelling to every County in the state gathering support and recruiting volunteers. Keep an eye out for the bus in your local area. 

With a month of campaigning left there are real opportunities to get involved and help make history. We can all play a part in changing society for the better. Spread the word, do what you can to support local events and most importantly get out and vote on 22^nd May!