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The recording of our last event, 'Are we reinventing the wheel? Learning from older abortion rights activists' is finally up!

In our view this was one of our best events yet, with an exceptionally engaging and lively discussion.  

The event can be watched in full below. Passcode: wHZsuW*7

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/8LOW4ZWboycXvYfQoExRvM1oDmYLU0Eyl8sgmjEwhY96lTsjJcLCeEGK3LX-8WuP.netDVXhPRNUddRiU

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Joint call for urgent Parliamentary action on decriminalisation of abortion

Doctors for Choice UK have joined other organisations calling on Parliament to take urgent action to decriminalise abortion, to protect women’s essential reproductive rights and to remove the threat of prosecution from any further person for ending their own pregnancy.

Read the joint statement HERE.

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