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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
In this series finale of our Abortion episodes we welcome Katie Dean from the Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition. Katie begins with her heartbreaking story and facing off with an anti-abortion group canvasing her neighbourhood with graphic images. That led her to starting the VDLC with Natalie Wakim.
The VDLC is a London, Ontario based organization that started when anti-abortion activists permeated the city with graphic pamphlets and road signs. These images are disturbing and extremely traumatizing to the community. Right now, cities across Canada are being hit hard with alleged aborted fetus images being delivered to homes without an envelope and large signs are being displayed on our street corners traumatizing many people, including children. Its mission is to deal with the offensive graphic images on signs in public and pamphlets delivered doorsteps. The VDLC is working towards changing Canadian law to prohibit the use of such graphic images in public spaces.
The VDLC is proof that anyone has the power to make a difference. As of May 2022 graphic anti-abortion images must be delivered in an opaque envelope with warning labels in London, Ontario.
Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country.
Resources
VDLC: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Dr. Ruth's Talk on Reproductive Justice & No-Cost Contraception
National Abortion Federation Canada
NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725
Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757
Choice Connect Abortion Referral
Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)
Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)
Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications
Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)
Birth Control Access for Manitoba
DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES
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