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SPUC launch briefing paper on same-sex marriage consultation

16 May 2012: Today the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) launched its briefing paper on the government's same-sex marriage consultation. SPUC, along with other campaigning groups, is working with the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) in order to defend and uphold real marriage. Supporters of real marriage are encouraged to read the SPUC briefing and order copies for distribution, so that as many people as possible will be able to respond to the government's consultation. More >

 

Must-read pro-life news-stories, Tue 15 May

15 May 2012: Cambridge students targeted by firm offering £750 to egg donors. Read more about this and other must-read pro-life news-stories.

 

Please sign petition against eugenics

Stop Eugenics Now, a new European initiative, has launched an international online petition calling on the European Court of Human Rights to

“reaffirm the principle of the prohibition of eugenics, and the obligation of the Member States to protect the life of every person, including of the disabled before their birth.”

The petition is open to individuals, families, and disabled rights organisations. People living in EU and Council of Europe countries are strongly encouraged to sign the petition. The campaign is supported by pro-life and disability rights organisations such as Fondation Jerome Lejeune, Down Syndrome Ireland, Down Syndrome Education International, and the European Down Syndrome Association. More >

 

Repeat abortions figures are disturbing and reveal flouting of law 

14 May 2012: Figures which show a high incidence of multiple repeat abortions in England and Wales are deeply disturbing and underline how the Abortion Act is being systematically abused across the country. > More

 

SPUC expresses sadness at the death of Phyllis Bowman

8 May 2012: SPUC has expressed its sadness at the death of Phyllis Bowman, the Society’s first national director. In a joint statement, SPUC’s leading national officers said: “We regret to learn of the death on Monday 7 May 2012 of Mrs Phyllis Bowman, SPUC's former National Director. Phyllis Bowman inspired and led the growth of SPUC, the world’s first pro-life organisation of its kind, from its foundation in 1967 until she stepped down as national director in 1996. She was present, and as a successful journalist was appointed press secretary, at the founding meeting of SPUC at the Wig and Pen Club, on 11 January 1967. She became SPUC’s first national director in the early 1970s. We will always remember and be grateful for her energetic and inspiring pro-life leadership over three decades in Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as for her leading role in the development of the pro-life movement internationally. We extend our deep sympathy to Jerry, her husband, who always supported Phyllis in her pro-life work, and to her family.”

 

Sheffield pro-lifers hold roadside vigil

Pro-lifers have held a roadside vigil in Sheffield highlighting the truth about abortion. 30 members of SPUC from Sheffield and Rotherham gathered on the approach road to Meadowhall Shopping Centre on Saturday. They formed a chain, standing along the kerbside at intervals holding placards which bring home the reality of abortion. This year's event was arguably the most effective roadside witness ever held in Sheffield. > More

 

Latest edition of Pro-Life Times now out

The May 2012 editon of SPUC's newspaper, the "Pro-LifeTimes" has now been published and is being circulated around the UK. this paper is completely free of charge. The latest edition carries articles about SPUC's campaign to uphold real marriage, and a campaign around the olympic torch tour stating soon. Both of these campaigns require SPUC supporters and members to take to the streets and bring the pro-life pro-family message to the public. Also included are reports on the Glasgow midwives court case, pro-life effrots in East London against a newly opened abortion facility, reports on the 2012 SPUC international youth conference, the maternal health conference, and the Northern Ireland conference. Also featured is news from Slovenia, and a moving feature article about a popular and pro-life folk singer. If you would like to distribute the Pro-Life Times in your area, please contact our Development Officer Tony Mullet tonymullet@spuc.org.uk or call 01772 258 580. Copies of the paper can also be ordered from SPUC HQ by emailing lizfoody@spuc.org.uk or calling 020 7091 7091.

 

SPUC campaign to uphold real marriage

SPUC, in common with Anglican Mainstream, Catholic Church leaders in England and Wales, Family and Youth Concern, andother bodies, is working with the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) to oppose the British government’s plans to legalise same-sex marriage. The C4M has launched a petition which may have already been promoted in your local area, probably through local churches. It’s vital that the petition is a huge success. Let me know if you would further copies of the C4M petition or a poster. In order to defend real marriage successfully, we urgently need to reach everyone in the community. Read on to find out what you can do >

 

New SPUC youth publication

Earlier this year SPUC launched a new online publication, a blog written by younger members of SPUC staff entitled Why I am Pro-Life. The aim of the blog is to bring the pro-life message to the next generation. Our hope is that it will both draw more young people to the pro-life movement and help to educate and strengthen the resolve of the many young people already determined to defend and promote life. However, the quality of the posts is such that it is essential reading for everybody involved in the pro-life movement. Despite all the media bias and pressure, all the indoctrination of school children with anti-life education, despite the largely toxic modern culture in which human life is wantonly disregarded and destroyed in so many ways - despite all this there is a growing number of people who see through the lies of our age and our determined to oppose them with the truth. Long may they continue in this resolve and I hope that SPUC may be of great assistance to them in their work.