News & Media Releases
‘Fixing her before she’s born’ – Unborn baby removed from mother’s womb, operated on then put back in
NewsHub 12 February 2019 Family First Comment:Ā “We were told our little girl had spina bifida. We were offered continuing pregnancy, ending pregnancy or a new option called fetal surgery – fixing her before she’s born. We had to do it.” #choosinglife š In a revolutionary new operation, an unborn baby has been removed from its
Frank Stephens’ POWERFUL Speech On Down Syndrome
Frank Stephens, a young man living with Down Syndrome, gives a powerful speech on his life experience and the importance of people living with Down Syndrome in science and research.
Anna Sinclair: Unborn Kiwis need more protection
Guest editorial: Unborn Kiwis need more protection NZ Herald 3 January 2019 Family First Comment:Ā Excellent commentary from a Christchurch mum… āIt’s time to update our abortion law. It’s the 21st Century; the law is 40 years old, and it needs to be modernised. That’s what we keep hearing, and I couldn’t agree more. Unfortunately, the
No Room at NZās Christmas Inn for Down syndrome?
Media Release 23 December 2018Ā Family First NZ says it is deeply disturbed that a family is being turned away from New Zealand and torn apart because of one of the family members having Down syndrome. They are calling for the government to overturn this heartless decision immediately. āPeople with Down syndrome are human like
Late term abortions in Australia – Reasons
Sth Australia Abortion Coalition December 2018 Most abortions in South Australia occur in the first trimester of pregnancy but a small number of women need an abortion later in pregnancy. SA abortion law1 imposes a limit on the gestational age at which abortion may be performed, which is out of step with medical evidence, public
Media coverage of the March For Life NZ
Hundreds of pro-life advocates take to Wellington’s streets in opposition of abortion reform Stuff co.nz 8 December 2018Ā Several pro-life organisations have joined forces to ensure their voices are heard when it comes to the hot-button topic of abortion. Organised by five groups, the March for LifeĀ ā touted as a counter-protest to thisĀ a similar pro-choice
Mum’s powerful open-letter to doctor who said ‘sorry’ after giving Down syndrome diagnosis
Stuff co.nz 8 December 2018 Family First Comment:Ā “You were the one that saw her as a diagnosis and all we saw was our new precious daughter.” she said.Ā #ChooseLife A US mum has written a powerful open letter to the doctor who said “sorry” after diagnosing her baby daughter with Down syndrome. Texas mum AmberĀ Rojas,
Doctors to fight new abortion law
NZ Herald 3 December 2018 Family First Comment:Ā “For the same reason that patients have a right not to be coerced into receiving treatment, doctors and nurses have a right not to be coerced into providing it.”Ā Correct! www.ChooseLife.nz Group opposes any moves that erode rights in dealing with patients seeking terminations, writes Claire Trevett. A
Damien Hirst delivers controversy with giant uterus sculptures at Qatar hospital
The Guardian 19 November 2018 Family First Comment:Ā Impressive! āNamed The Miraculous Journey, it shows a foetus growing in the womb and culminates with a 14-metre (46ft) newborn.ā #BiologyMatters www.ChooseLife.nz Health authorities at a hospital in Qatar are braced for an outcry after unveiling 14 giant bronze sculptures by British artistĀ Damien HirstĀ that graphically chart the voyage
Minister Didnāt Want Full Report On Abortion – Law Commission
Media Release 21 November 2018Ā The Law Commission has made a stunning admission today to the Justice Select Committee that the Minister of Justice Andrew Little didnāt want a full report on abortion laws, was only interested in a ministerial briefing paper for shifting the law in a liberal direction, and that the public were
How liberal is Simon Bridges really?
NewsHub 19 November 2018 Family First Comment:Ā Ā If being āconservativeā means being against drugs and for life, then be 100% āconservativeā, Simon. www.ChooseLife.nz www.SayNopeToDope.nzĀ www.RejectAssistedSuicide.nz On Monday morning AM Show host Duncan Garner quizzed the 42-year-old on a few thorny topics currently before Parliament. Abortion Perhaps surprisingly, one of the biggest wedge issues between liberals and
We love them both
It is vital that politicians fully understand that any moves to lessen the rights of the unborn child will be met with fierce opposition! We must speak up loud and strong for the defenceless. For this reason (and thanks to your support!), we were honoured to be able to financially support the Open LetterĀ to Jacinda