Justice for Magdalenes

Magdalene Laundries were institutions operated by nuns in which women, called 'penitents', worked at laundry and other for-profit enterprises.

These women were denied freedom of movement, were never paid and denied their given names and identities.

Many died there. Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) is a survivor advocacy group which sought a Restorative Justice and Reparations Scheme, including an apology and redress, for all survivors of Ireland's Magdalene laundries.

In February 2013, Prime Minister Enda Kenny apologised on behalf of the state and redress began for the victims.