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18th March 2022
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In this issue:

READ: (#1) Poll findings on prevalence of coercive abortion cannot be ignored (#1)

READ: (#4) Sophia Gavino’s wonderful witness helping women and sharing her story about abortion regret (#2)

READ: (#2) Great result! House of Lords votes down pro-euthanasia amendment (#3)

ACTION ALERT: Community Connect National Drive & Drop Donation Day Saturday March 26th (#Community Connect)

JOIN US: PLC Steps for Life on the 3rd of April in Donegal (#Steps For Life)

REGISTER NOW: PLC Information Event - Making a Submission to the Three Year Review of the Abortion Law (#FLP)

SAVE THE DATES: Regional March For Life Events (#mfl)

APPLY NOW: Virtual Internship with the PLC (#VS)
Poll findings on prevalence of coercive abortion cannot be ignored ()
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In a shocking new finding, 15% of women in the UK (aged 18-44) say they have experienced pressure to go through with an abortion they didn’t want to have. The findings are contained in research conducted by Savanta ComRes for BBC Radio 4.

As reported earlier this week on RTÉ News, the Pro Life Campaign has accused the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly of “pandering to the pro-abortion lobby” by refusing to honour the promise the Government made to cease remote consultation ‘home abortions’ as soon as Covid restrictions were being lifted.

Remote consultation ‘home abortions’ increase the chances of women being coerced into having an abortion as it cuts out the face-to-face consultation between the woman and a medical doctor prior to the abortion. The HSE recognises this and conceded the following in reply to a recent parliamentary question on the issue: “Meeting the woman in person increases the likelihood of the provider identifying any coercion or domestic abuse”.

Despite all this, Stephen Donnelly still refuses to stop sanctioning the reckless practice of home abortions. His refusal to stand up to the pro-abortion lobby on this is not just enabling coercive abortions to happen, it is also putting the lives of pregnant women at risk since removing the obligation to have a face-to-face consultation with a doctor prior to an abortion means that the abortions pills are being dispensed notwithstanding the fact that the woman could have an.underlying medical condition that the doctor should be aware of before administering any pills.

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Sophia Gavino’s wonderful witness helping women and sharing her story about abortion regret ()
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When she was just 15 years old, Sophia Gavino went to a Planned Parenthood clinic in California and had her unborn baby aborted. Today, she stands outside the same clinic to reach out to women who are feeling the same way she did the day she went for her abortion.

Sophia deeply regrets her abortion and struggled for years after it.

In an interview with Live Action she said: “Because the abortion hadn’t been done right, I needed to go back into the room again to complete the procedure. When I finally got home, I just wanted to be alone. I never stepped foot in that clinic again and I broke up with my boyfriend. Something in me died that day.”

She said: “I would cry a bit at times but then quickly pushed the pain deep inside.”

But after hearing her pastor talk about the pro-life issue some years back, she says it changed her life forever. She became involved in the pro-life movement and also sought to deal with the abortion she had and find healing.

Eventually, this led to her becoming involved in sidewalk counselling where she reaches out to women who are conflicted about going through with the abortion.

Her teenage son also trained as a sidewalk counsellor and together they regularly volunteer outside the Walnut Creek Planned Parenthood clinic where the life of her unborn baby was ended.

“Abortion is death and death is final. There is only hope in life,” she says.

Sophia’s sincere witness and the witness of so many other women who share their stories about abortion regret is unquestionably saving the lives of many babies who otherwise would have died through abortion.
Great result! House of Lords votes down pro-euthanasia amendment (http://)
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The House of Lords yesterday voted against Lord Forsyth’s pro-euthanasia/assisted suicide amendment by 179 votes to 145. The amendment to the Health and Care Bill if passed would have forced the UK Government to draft a bill on euthanasia within a year and present it to parliament.

The result while close is nonetheless a decisive win for those opposed to the legalisation of euthanasia. It is a testament to the strength of the arguments being put forward and the resilience of those presenting them that repeated attempts in both the House of Lords and House of Commons to usher in euthanasia have failed.

Most media outlets in the UK are pushing hard at present for “dying with dignity” legislation. Based on carefully crafted opinion polls carried out by the same media groups, it appears as though the public in the UK is also overwhelmingly in favour of a change to the law.

Members of the House of Lords of course are not oblivious to the debate taking place outside their chamber but any fair minded observer would have to concede that both sides of the argument are given a much fairer and equitable airing in the houses of parliament than on the media airwaves.

Yesterday’s result is another reminder not to get disheartened by relentless media campaigns but instead we should be encouraged to keep going with our efforts and keep encouraging members of the medical profession and people with personal stories to step forward and have their say in this hugely important life and death debate. As has been said in the past and can be repeated again, this battle is far from over.
Community Connect National Drive & Drop Donation Day Saturday March 26th (#1)
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Community Connect National Drive & Drop Donation Day takes place on Saturday March 26th.

They will be collecting in lots of locations across the country!

They ask that you please consider adding a few extra items to your shopping trolley and support pregnant mothers and new parents struggling to provide essentials for their babies.

For more information and locations of where the Drive & Drop event will take place, please visit their website here ([link removed])
Join us on the 3rd of April for PLC Steps for Life (#1)
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Where: Bundoran, Donegal (Meet at The Great Northern Hotel Car Park)

When: Sunday 3rd April @ 1pm

Join us for a fun family day out on Sunday 3rd April in Bundoran where we will walk along the Bundoran Sea Front (approx 5km) and afterwards have tea and refreshments.

Goodie Bags will be provided for children. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow pro-life supporters in person after so long apart!

Please register below so we can have an idea of numbers for arranging refreshments and goodie bags on the day.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information, register here ([link removed])
Register Now for the PLC Information Event - Making a Submission to the Three Year Review of the Abortion Law (#1)
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Register Now for PLC Information Event

Taking place on the 28th of March from 8PM to 8.30PM.

It is almost four years since the 8th amendment and protection for the unborn was removed from our constitution.

This year, the law is being reviewed and it is really important that pro life voices are represented. The closing date for submissions to the public consultation process is April 1st.

Please join our brief information event on Monday March 28th at 8pm for advice and guidance on how to make your submission.

If you are planning on making a submission, we would encourage you to attend.

Register Here ([link removed])
Save the Date for the Regional March For Life Events (#1)
We are delighted to announce that we’re organising a series of large regional events in May to shine a spotlight on Ireland’s abortion law and to demand that resouces are put in place to support and inform women about positive alternatives to abortion.

All three events (listed above) will have outstanding speakers, be family friendly and build momentum for change. A regional event will also take place in Dublin in September.

It wasn’t possible as we know to hold large public events over the past two years - the very time during which the new abortion law was taking hold. We must make up for this lost time.

It’s time to raise our voices loudly and clearly. The silence surrounding the devastating impact of Ireland’s abortion law has to end.

Please help ensure the Regional Marches in May are a huge success! Make every effort to be present and encourage family and friends to do likewise.

Save the dates for 20th, 21st and 22nd May. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these regional gatherings, where we will stand united to deliver change.

Stay tuned for more information in the coming days and weeks!
APPLY NOW - Virtual Internship with the PLC (#1)

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!

Apply Now by filling in the application form ([link removed])
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