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26th March 2021
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READ: British government would have backed down on abortion if Sinn Féin had spoken up (#nireland)

READ: Half of country’s maternity hospitals not carrying out abortions, and public consultation process announced as part of ‘3-Year Review’ of abortion law (#3yr)

READ: New Congresswoman reveals she was almost aborted (#cw)

LISTEN: Síle Quinlan speaking on Spirit Radio (#spirit)

THANK YOU: Community Connect’s ‘Click for PickUp’ national donation day went ahead on Saturday 20th March, and was a huge success! (#cc)

REGISTER NOW: PLC Register Now for PLC Network Workshop Series on Leaders Ideas and Feedback on the 7th April (#event)

ACTION ALERT: The Pro Life Campaign needs YOU! - Please take our Chnage Begins With You! Survey (#cby)

APPLY NOW: Virtual Internship with the PLC (#7)

British government would have backed down on abortion if Sinn Féin had spoken up ()
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On Tuesday, the British government published regulations to compel the Northern Ireland Executive to implement the abortion law foisted on the North by the Westminster parliament in 2019.

The parliament voted back then to impose wide-ranging abortion on the North during the period that the Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended.

Since then, the DUP and others have opposed giving effect to the new law as they argue abortion is a devolved issue that should be decided by the Northern Assembly and not Westminster. Abortion is one of the issues that was devolved to the Northern Executive following the Good Friday Agreement.

Before Boris Johnson’s government made its announcement on Tuesday, the DUP warned that the move would “represent a very serious breach of the devolution settlement.”

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Half of country’s maternity hospitals not carrying out abortions, and public consultation process announced as part of ‘3-Year Review’ of abortion law ()
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It was confirmed this week that half of the country’s maternity hospitals are still not carrying out abortions, two years on from the legislation being passed opening the door to abortion. The Government and Department of Health are fully aware that many of the obstetricians working in these hospitals don’t regard abortion as ‘healthcare’ in any, way shape or form.

It is a very delicate matter therefore trying to impose abortion on these hospitals as the last thing the Government want is senior obstetricians making public statements challenging the line being touted by abortion supporters that abortion is healthcare.

In a letter to the Oireachtas Health Committee this week, the secretary general of the Department of Health confirmed that efforts were being made to ensure the rollout of abortion in all 19 maternity units across the country but he stated that the Covid pandemic had impacted the ability of the Department to engage in face-to-face meetings with staff in the relevant hospitals on the issue of abortion access.

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New Congresswoman reveals she was almost aborted ()
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Florida congresswoman Kat Cammack has revealed that she was almost aborted after her mother was pressured by doctors and family members not to continue the pregnancy.

Cammack is one of 18 pro-life women elected to the US House of Representatives for the first-time last November. She says being pro-life isn’t just of matter of policy for her – it’s personal.

Her mother was advised on health grounds to abort her baby but refused. Cammack was born perfectly healthy and her mother suffered none of the medical complications predicted by her doctor.

Cammack says: “I can’t imagine my mom at the time, single mother, scared, and her own mom telling her to abort.” But in the end as the new congresswoman puts it, “she chose life.”

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Síle Quinlan speaking on Spirit Radio ()
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Listen back to Síle Quinlan, spokesperson for the Pro Life Campaign, speaking to Steve Johnson of Spirit Radio about the recent developments in Northern Ireland following a vote to not allow abortions for non-fetal disabilities such as Down Syndrome.

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Community Connect’s ‘Click for PickUp’ national donation day went ahead on Saturday 20th March, and was a huge success! ()
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A big thank you to all those supporters who donated much needed items for new and expectant mothers – the response was amazing, and all of the hubs are delighted to have so many nappies, wipes, baby clothes and other essential items to distribute to families in need!

Well done and thank you also of course to all the amazing Community Connect volunteers around the country, who gave of their time and collected all these items.

Many other supporters contributed online by sponsoring a gift package for a mother and baby. Community Connect volunteers will ensure that each of these are lovingly prepared, and delivered to a needy family.

Community Connect works tirelessly every single week to get essential items out to families who need it most.

The response to the donation day was terrific and will directly help 200 more families in need.

If you missed the national donation day, you can still sponsor a gift online for a family in need by clicking
www.communityconnect.ie/sponsor-a-gift/

Thank you for your support of this important work.
Register Now for PLC Register Now for PLC Network Workshop Series on Leaders Ideas and Feedback ()
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Register Now for PLC Network Workshop Series, the topic is Leaders Ideas and Feedback – Wednedsday 7th April, 7.30PM – 8.30PM.

Our workshop series invites volunteers to share their knowledge, develop skills and receive futher education and training on right to life issues.

The event is free but participation is limited to 20 people.

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The Pro Life Campaign Needs YOU! - Please take our Change Begins With You! Survey ()
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The Pro Life Campaign needs you! Your skills, knowledge and commitment can help us to work towards a brighter future.

Please take a moment to fill in our survey
and remember - Change Begins With YOU!

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The aim of this campaign is to encourage people to get involved with the PLC. We really need your help with this.

We are looking for some motivational videos and pictures. If you could take a few minutes today or tomorrow to do any of the following this would really help make a difference

- TAKE A SHORT VIDEO of yourself (20 Seconds max) telling people why you are pro-life or your favourite pro-life quote and encouraging other people to get involved - finish with the words "Change begins with you"

and/or

- TAKE A SELFIE of yourself holding up a homemade sign with the words "Change begins with You!"

Please text or whatsapp 0868246507, or send by email to
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
APPLY NOW - Virtual Internship with the PLC ()

Would you like to experience working with a pro-active Human Rights organisation?

If you would like, APPLY HERE ([link removed]) to our exciting virtual intern programme for students!
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Participants on the programme will have an opportunity to network with other young people and develop skills in advocacy, campaign management and project planning.

Internships run for one-week periods and are suitable for second level (Transition year or older) and third level students.

Each intern will do 4 hours supervised work each day and will be working on areas such as social media, contact with members of the movement nationwide, project planning and contributing to support work for women and their babies.

Internships are not paid, however expenses will be covered.

If you or a family member is interested, please complete the below form and we will be in touch with you presently. Placements are subject to availability.

Thank you!

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