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: Excellent commentary from a Christchurch mum… “It’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 NZ’s Christmas Inn for Down syndrome?
Media Release 23 December 2018 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. “People 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 2018 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 Life – touted as a counter-protest to this 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: “You were the one that saw her as a diagnosis and all we saw was our new precious daughter.” she said. #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 Amber Rojas,…
Doctors to fight new abortion law
NZ Herald 3 December 2018 Family First Comment: “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.” 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: Impressive! “Named The Miraculous Journey, it shows a foetus growing in the womb and culminates with a 14-metre (46ft) newborn.” #BiologyMatters www.ChooseLife.nz Health authorities at a hospital in Qatar are braced for an outcry after unveiling 14 giant bronze sculptures by British artist Damien Hirst that graphically chart the voyage…