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24th June 2022
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READ: Pro-abortion group threatens "night of rage" in anticipation of abortion ruling (#1)

READ: Latest abortion figures: Abortion campaigners don’t want to talk about high number of babies with Down syndrome being aborted (#2)

REGISTER: Upcoming PLC Network Webinar: Roe v Wade Reversal? What next for the US pro-life movement with Special Guest Kristan Hawkins, Tuesday 28th June (#web)

APPLY NOW: Students For Life Ireland are looking for a Student Outreach Officer (#sfl)

LISTEN BACK: PLC Spokesperson Eilís Mulroy speaking on both LifeFM and CRCfm this week regarding the latest UK Abortion Figures (#listen)

GET INVOLVED: Loveboth 5K Your Way to support women in unplanned pregnancies and new mothers in need (#LB5K)

ACTION ALERT: Send ready-to-go message to your local TDs on the link between ‘DIY’ home abortions and coercive abortion (#2)

APPLY NOW: Virtual Internship with the PLC (#VS)
Pro-abortion group threatens "night of rage" in anticipation of abortion ruling ()

Disturbing images from last weekend's protest outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett ()
A pro-abortion group in the US has threatened a "night of rage" when the Supreme Court issues its ruling that could see the overturning of Roe v Wade, the 1973 decision that legalised abortion across the United States.

The radical abortion supporting group Jane's Revenge, which claimed responsibility for some of the more than 50 attacks (including firebombings) on pro-life offices since May, has been busy in recent days distributing flyers around Washington DC and across the country declaring that looting, burning and rioting will ensue if the Supreme Court dismantles Roe v Wade.

The threat of further violence comes in the wake of the assassination attempt on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh which happened just over a fortnight ago, leading to 26-year-old Nicholas Roske from California being charged with attempted murder after he was arrested carrying a Glock 17 pistol and several rounds of ammunition on the street immediately next to Justice Kavanaugh's home.

In a separate statement recently, Jane's Revenge issued the following warning to pro-life groups and individuals in the US: "From here forward, any anti-choice group who closes their doors, and stops operating will no longer be a target. But until you do, it’s open season, and we know where your operations are."

Despite the mounting attacks and intimidation of pro-life groups, authorities in the US have been extremely slow to take action against the instigators.

In recent days, however, the Department of Homeland Security has contacted Catholic Churches and pro-life centres alerting them to be prepared for the likelihood of "extreme violence" after the Supreme Court releases its decision.

A decision of the Supreme Court in the Dobbs v Jackson case is expected later today or next week. We pray that the court's decision will overturn Roe v Wade, and that our pro-life friends and everyone else will be safe and suffer no injury or harm at the hands of those hell-bent on sowing division and using violence to bolster a culture of death.
Latest abortion figures: Abortion campaigners don’t want to talk about high number of babies with Down syndrome being aborted ()
Official statistics released earlier this week by the British Department of Health and Social Care show that there has been a 93% decrease in the number of women from Ireland travelling to England for abortions since 2018.

Sadly, however, the number of abortions now happening in Ireland is significantly higher than the numbers of women who travelled to England in the past for abortions year on year. The official figures from Ireland show that there was a 70% increase in abortions in the first two years of the new law taking effect. The figures for the third year (2021) will be released soon.

The number of Irish women who sought abortions in England declined from 2,879 in 2018 to 206 in 2021. The figures released earlier this week also reveal that out of the 206 abortions that happened in 2021, 59 of the babies aborted had Down syndrome.

Abortion campaigners continually misrepresent the figures and grounds under which late term abortions are sought, in order to push for wider access to abortion. It’s all the more reason why we have to work harder to get the truth out to the public, using every means at our disposal. In recent days, the Pro Life Campaign statement on the latest figures was quoted in a number of national and local media outlets and it was also good to see members of the All Party Life and Dignity Group raising the matter in the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Click here ([link removed]) to watch a short clip of Senator Rónán Mullen talking in the Seanad about the latest abortion figures.

Click here ([link removed]) to read PLC press statement on the latest abortion figures.
Upcoming PLC Network Webinar: Roe v Wade Reversal? What next for the US pro-life movement with Special Guest Kristan Hawkins, Tuesday 28th June ()
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Register Now for PLC Network Webinar

Taking place on Tuesday the 28th of June from 7.30PM to 8.30PM online via Zoom.

The topic of this webinar will be Roe v Wade Reversal? What next for the US pro-life movement with Special Guest: Kristen Hawkins, Commentator and President of Students for Life of America.

The webinar will also feature a panel discussion and much more!

Participation is free but pre-registration is essential as limited places available. You can register instantly below.

Register Here ([link removed])
Students For Life Ireland are looking for a Student Outreach Officer ()

Part-Time Role: 15 hours per week (potentially 20 hours)

Location: Remote Work based in Ireland with occasional requirements to travel Dublin or college campuses for meetings

Open to: Candidates living in Ireland

Salary: Negotiable – depending on skills and experience

Start Date: August 2022

Contract: 9 months

Students for Life is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual who will contribute to the strategic development of the pro-life movement in Ireland via their role as Student Outreach Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate who is deeply committed to pro-life activism.

Students for Life exists to support and encourage pro-life students on third-level campuses around Ireland, aiming to assist them in becomming effective pro-life activists. SFL aims to help students in educating and informing others about fundamental human rights, specifically the right to life. SFL supports pregnant students and parents on campus, and believes that no student should have to choose between education and having a baby.

Key duties of the Student Outreach Officer role include:
* Supporting student pro-life activists in creating on-campus initiatives.
* Supporting student pro-life activists in creating online activities.
* Management of Volunteers/other part time staff to achieve aims and objectives
* Maintaining contact with and assisting (if applicable) existing pro-life societies
* Management of supporters database.
* Development of a team to curate SFL materials/content/social media graphics and posters.
* Management of SFL website.
* Management and curation of SFL social media accounts and interaction with PLC social media accounts.
* Management of budget for promotion and advertising of SFL Social activity.
* Liaising with students and college groups.
* Attending conferences and events to promote SFL nationally.
* Appearance on SFL platforms and at events to promote SFL

Candidate requirements:
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Excellent knowledge of life-issues (abortion, euthanasia etc)
* Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
* Familiarity with Wordpress, Mailchimp and Canva would be beneficial.
* Strong work ethic.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.
* Full drivers licence would be beneficial.
* Holds the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and effectiveness.

Closing date:
Please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) by Wednesday, 13th July 2022
Listen back to PLC Spokesperson Eilís Mulroy speaking on both LifeFM and CRCfm this week regarding the latest UK Abortion Figures ()
Pro Life Campaign spokesperson Eilís Mulroy ()
Listen to this week's interviews with Eilís Mulroy on LifeFM and CRCfm radio, talking about latest abortion figures and pending decision of US Supreme Court on abortion.

Listen to Eilís Mulroy speaking on CRCfm on the 23rd of June ([link removed])

Listen to Eilís Mulroy speaking on LifeFM on the 22nd of June ([link removed])
Get Involved Today with the Loveboth 5K Your Way to support women in unplanned pregnancies and new mothers in need ()
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Support mums and babies this summer with LoveBoth 5k Your Way.

Taking part is easy and fun, whether you decide to walk, run, cycle or swim!

You decide. How and where you do the 5k is your choice. You may decide to do it with a group of friends or solo, it’s up to you!

All the funds raised will be used to fund our initiatives to support women in unplanned pregnancy and new mothers in need.

Just remember to tell your family and friends about your plans and ask them to sponsor you. You might also encourage others to sign up!

How can you support the cause?
* REGISTER ([link removed]) and receive your free LoveBoth T-Shirt and sponsorship pack
* SPONSOR ([link removed]) support those taking part by sponsoring
* DONATE ([link removed]) to support the important work of The Love Both Project

Send INSTANT ready-to-go message to your TDs asking them to urge Stephen Donnelly to immediately STOP telemedicine abortion ()
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The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is expected to make a decision very soon on whether to end or sanction the continuation of telemedicine home abortions.

In a very distrubing new finding, 15% of women in the UK said they experienced pressure to go though with an abortion they didn't want to have.*

The HSE in Ireland recently acknowledged** that coercion is MORE likely to occur when abortions happen remotely.

Telemedicine abortion is anti-woman as well as anti-baby.

Take one minute to send an INSTANT message to your TDs asking them to urge the Minister for Health to immediately STOP telemedicine abortion now that Covid 19 measures have been eased in every other area.

You can send an instant message here ([link removed])

*The findings are contained in research conducted for BBC Radio 4
**In an answer to a Parliamentary Question from Carol Nolan TD on 3rd March 2022
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!

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