A blog for pro-choice activists in Ireland. Choice Ireland meetings are held fortnightly on Thursday evening in Dublin city centre. Contact choiceireland@gmail.com for details on the next meeting, for information, or to be addded to our mailing list.
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Debunking Myths about Abortion and Sex Education
We have posted them below for your convenience. Please note that figures quoted come from studies conducted, for the most part, in the United States.
This video deals with the issue of contraception access for youth, and the provision of it in schools:
RH Reality Check: Contraception Access For Youth from RH Reality Check on Vimeo.
The second video deals with the different kinds of pills used for reproductive choices, and clearly defines the difference between the contraceptive pill, the morning after pill, and RU486:
RH Reality Check: Emergency Contraception Vs. Abortion from RH Reality Check on Vimeo.
The video below deals with the debate between abstinence-only and comprehensive programmes of sex education:
RH Reality Check: Abstinence-Only Vs. Comprehensive Sex Education from RH Reality Check on Vimeo.
Finally, the video below deals with the argument that life begins at conception, explaining how this is an unscientific view:
RH Reality Check: Does Personhood Start At Fertilization? from RH Reality Check on Vimeo.
Tuesday 9 September 2008
Choie Ireland Social
With:
* A screening of a short film with footage and interviews from a recent action at the rogue pregnancy counselling agency on Dorset St.
* Photos, info and leaflets about the rogue agency campaign and other Choice Ireland activities.
* Info on how to get involved and what you can do yourself to become actively pro-choice.
* Raffle/ chance to make a donation to help out with campaigns.
* Chance to chat and share ideas with other pro-choice people.
* Stickers, Badges and suprises.
* Wine and juice provided.
Hope to see you there!
ps - email us at choiceireland AT gmail.com if you want to donate anything else to the raffle