Women’s reproductive rights are under threat with the Conservative government. Almost all Conservative MP's voted for Bill C-484 (the "Unborn Victims of Crime Act"), which would have endangered abortion rights. And they'll do more damage if they win, especially with a majority government. Don’t let them!
Learn more and participate at two upcoming events in Vancouver — mark your calendars now!
Saturday, September 27, 6:30 to 9pm
YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, 4th Floor, Welch Rooms.
“Don’t Play With Women’s Rights!” - Information about the Conservative government's negative record on abortion rights and women's rights, and calls to action.
Reception with hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages.
Speakers forum featuring:
Libby Davies, NDP-MP for Vancouver East
Joyce Arthur, Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC)
Penny Bain, Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW)
Alison Brewin, Westcoast Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)
Hedy Fry, Liberal MP for Vancouver Centre
Free admission, donations welcome.
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Sunday, September 28 at noon sharp
Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson Street side.
"Stop the Cons!" Everyone will stop in their tracks for this event!
You won't want to miss this fun, creative, and strikingly visual street protest against the Conservative anti-choice government. Don’t be late for the 12 o’clock whistle!
A very short explanatory speech will follow, along with entertainment by the fabulous Solidarity Notes Choir.
Out the Tories! Womens reproductive rights are under threat with the Conservative government. 74% of Conservative MPs have anti-abortion records, 67% said they opposed the awarding of the Order of Canada to Dr. Henry Morgentaler, and 93% voted for Bill C-484 (the "Unborn Victims of Crime Act"), which would have endangered abortion rights. People concerned about women's equality and reproductive rights are gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery September 28, 2008 for this action.
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Events sponsored and organized by the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada. For more information, contact Nathalie Lopez at nlopezg77@yahoo.ca or Joyce Arthur at jharthur@shaw.ca
Related page: Reproductive Rights Still an Election Issue, The Dominion, 02.10.2008
