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4th June 2021
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In this issue:

READ: Important vote in European Parliament on Freedom of Conscience and abortion (#11)

ACTION ALERT: Take a stand against RTÉ bias (#bias)

READ: 2020 Highest yearly figure for euthanasia in Netherlands (#1)

READ: Baby born perfectly healthy after mum told to abort him due to heart defect that vanished after birth (#3)

REGISTER NOW: (#plc1) PLC Network Webinar with Melanie McDonagh - 12th June (#plc1)

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

APPLY NOW: Virtual Internship with the PLC (#7)
Important vote in European Parliament on Freedom of Conscience and abortion ()
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The European Parliament is due to vote on an extreme report that seeks to recognise a “right to abortion” and which redefines conscientious objection as a “denial of medical care.”

The report which was introduced by Croatian MEP Predrag Fred Matić on 25th May will possibly be voted on at next week’s plenary session of the European Parliament.

The report which calls on all European Union member states to permit wide-ranging access to abortion is one of the most extreme proposals to ever come before the parliament and if adopted would undermine any remaining freedom of conscience protections for healthcare workers from having to facilitate in abortions.

Officially declaring abortion as “healthcare” and a “human right” would forsake evidence-based medicine and authentic human rights, to be replaced with nothing more than the unethical and unscientific ideological diktats of extreme pro-abortion politicians.

Read this story in full and get contact details to ask your MEPs to vote against the report here ([link removed])
Latest developments on RTÉ bias ()
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In recent weeks, while all the biased coverage on the abortion issue has been taking place, RTÉ has been simultaneously running a propaganda ad campaign (on multiple platforms at taxpayers’ expense) about RTÉ’s continued commitment to truth and integrity in reporting the news!

As pro-life supporters, RTÉ does not deserve our trust. They have jettisoned all journalistic integrity when it comes to the issue of abortion. Our response must be to challenge them every step of the way and refuse to be placated by the odd pro-life reference here and there in their reportage.

It’s impossible to have an honest public debate on abortion given the way RTÉ currently behaves. While it was encouraging to see the issue of RTÉ bias being raised recently by several Oireachtas members, it’s critically important that they keep up the pressure and that as pro-life volunteers we add our voices to the calls demanding change in RTÉ.

If you haven’t already done so, please sign the instant e-card below asking the Director General of RTÉ to explain and justify expecting pro-life people to continue paying the TV licence given the station’s shockingly biased coverage on abortion.

After you have signed the e-card, SPREAD THE WORD to friends and family to do likewise.
Take a stand against RTÉ bias - sign the instant e-card here ([link removed])
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2020: Highest yearly figure for euthanasia in Netherlands ()
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In 2020, 6,938 people died by euthanasia in the Netherlands. It’s the highest yearly figure on record, representing almost 4.3% of the country’s total deaths for the 12-month period.

Euthanasia deaths in 2020 surpassed the previous peak of 6,585 in 2017. The Netherlands legalised euthanasia in 2002, becoming the first European country to do so.

In 2020, the Dutch government outlined plans to extend the current law in order to permit children aged 1- 12 to be euthanised. The law already permitted children aged 12 and over to be euthanised and provision also existed for infants to be euthanised after birth or during their first year of life.

There has been close to a 300% increase in deaths by euthanasia in the Netherlands since 2002. It’s utterly alarming the way the change in the law has changed behaviour and the numbers opting to end their lives.

Don’t let any politician or pro-euthanasia activist ever convince you that ‘restrictive’ euthanasia is possible. Once the right to life is conceded, it’s inevitable that over time respect for human life declines and the numbers opting for euthanasia and assisted suicide start to spiral.
Baby born perfectly healthy after mum told to abort him due to heart defect that vanished after birth ()
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Mum Amber Casey was 20 weeks pregnant when the issue of aborting her baby was raised twice with her after it was discovered her baby’s heart wasn’t developing properly.

Determined not to end the life of her baby, Amber continued with the pregnancy and gave birth to baby Orton. After he was born, doctors discovered his heart condition had vanished and hailed it a miracle.

Orton is now a healthy, happy little baby and his mum has decided to talk publicly about the trauma she experienced and the discussion surrounding abortion. Amber who is from Hertfordshire, said she knew something was wrong, but nothing prepared her for what she was told. She is thrilled that her baby turned out to be perfectly healthy.

It has become accepted practice for healthcare workers to raise the issue of abortion in these kinds of situations, oftentimes when it’s the last thing on the minds of parents. It amounts to healthcare workers making value judgements of the value of a baby’s life which they have absolutely no entitlement to do. This is an issue we need to keep talking about in order to empower parents to resist the subtle and sometimes not so subtle pressure to opt for an abortion.
Register now for our PLC Network Webinar with Melanie McDonagh - 12th June ()
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Register Now for PLC Network Webinar taking place on Saturday 12th June from 11am-12noon with special guest Melanie McDonagh.

Melanie is a journalist based in London and writer with the Evening Standard and Spectator. We will discuss integrity in journalism and challenging the media bias on the pro-life issue. The webinar will also include a panel discussion with grassroots activists and much more!

Participation is free but pre-registration is essential.
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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!

Survey Link Here ([link removed])

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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