[mobglob-discuss] Fw: [van-announce] Pro-choice events April 24 and 25

[Paul Browning]

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Subject: [van-announce] Pro-choice events April 24 and 25


> Pro-choice events April 24 and 25
>
> Where: Vancouver
>
> Cost: free
>
> TWO pro-choice events coming up in Vancouver to complement the March on
> Washington DC April 25, 2004. First event is a 'Celebrate Choice'
> conference on April 24th, second event is the 'Speak Up for Women's
Choice'
> march on April 25th. See below for more details.
>
> ***********Celebrate Choice!********
>
> Please join us ON SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2004
> 8:30  a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
>
> Where:  The Women’s Health Centre at BC Women’s Hospital & Health
Centre in
> Vancouver
>
> Why: This is an opportunity for Pro-choice people to:
> Ø Network, share information and strategize.
> Ø Hear about the latest developments in Reproductive Health
> Ø Explore historically and politically relevant issues.
> Ø Foster connections among people in communities throughout the province.
>
> The day will consist of panel discussions of relevant topics,
> a resource fair and some fun group activities.
>
> “CELEBRATE CHOICE” TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
> Ø Reproductive Rights, Legal, and Social Issues
> Ø Updates on the broad spectrum of abortion care
> Ø Global, National and local Issues re access to Reproductive Health
Services
> Ø An update on anti-choice activities
> Ø Reproductive Technology Legislation
> Ø Latest trends in Contraception and Emergency Contraception
> Ø Women’s Health Issues
>
> This event is sponsored by Options for Sexual Health, BC Women’s Hospital
&
> Health Centre, Pro-Choice Action Network, Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic,
> Everywoman’s Health Centre, Students For Choice (UBC), Vancouver Women’s
> Health Collective and others.
>
> YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND. Registration form can be downloaded at
> www.optbc.org or e-mail choice at optbc.org
>
> This event is being held in conjunction with
> the “SPEAK UP FOR WOMENS’ CHOICE MARCH”  on SUNDAY APRIL 25th  in
VANCOUVER.
>
> ********Speak Up  for WOMEN'S CHOICE*****
>
> April 25, 2004
>
> Join us for a strong and united voice in support of Women’s Rights to
Reproductive
> Choice and Self-determination
>
> March begins at 11:30 am Sunday, April 25 at Burrard skytrain Station.
Rally
> starts 12:30 pm at the upper plaza west of  Waterfront Skytrain Station
> (Granville and Cordova)
>
> It's time for Canadians to speak up on choice! Increasing lack of access
to
> abortion services, aging abortion providers and political barriers are
> threatening a woman's right to reproductive freedom and choice.  The
attack
> on women's choice in the U.S. and the potential ripple impact of the
> neo-conservative agenda on Canadians cannot be ignored.  It's for these
> very reasons that the Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada, the
> Pro-Choice Action Network and many other pro-choice organizations from
> coast to coast have joined together to form the Pro-Choice Canada
> Coalition.  This Coalition is set to stand up for choice as we join
together
> for Canada's Day of Action for Choice on April 25, 2004, which will
coincide
> with the historic March for Women's Lives in Washington, D.C.
> (www.marchforchoice.org).
>
> On April 25th we need to raise our voices in solidarity to ensure women’s
> reproductive rights – fundamental human rights – remain protected in
> Canada.  With true reproductive choice, women have the ability to control
> their own economic, educational and family potential.
>
> WITHOUT A VOICE, WOMEN HAVE NO CHOICE – HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
>
> For information or to get involved, email lhnatiw at canada.com or visit
www.ppfc.ca
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