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ABORTION SERVICES ADVERTS ON BRITISH TV
Posted by Charlotte on May 20, 2010
Tags: Abortion, Adverts, feminism, Pro Choice, Reproductive Justice, TV
The Guardian is reporting that for the first time ever British TV will be airing an advert informing viewers of their abortion options
“The advert from Marie Stopes will be screened on Monday, offering what the organisation says will be “clear, non-judgmental information” on unplanned pregnancies and abortion services.
“Last year alone we received 350,000 calls to our 24-hour helpline,” said Dana Hovig, Marie Stopes’s chief executive. “Clearly there are hundreds of thousands of women who want and need sexual health information and advice, and access to services.”
Marie Stopes says it aims to provide women with information rather than to promote abortion or any other choice.”
Personally, I think this is great. And what a wonderful way to abortion is normal, there is no shame and accessing a choice of reproductive health options is a human right.
Choice Haters are up in arms and pursuing the legality of the advert, however no complaints can be made to the Advertising Standards Agency until the advert is aired.
Tags for this post:Abortion, Adverts, feminism, Pro Choice, Reproductive Justice, TV