http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ Archived News Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:49:04 GMT en-us Copyright 2011 Youth Defence http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-irish-government-fails-to-protect-the-rights-of-the-irish-at-un-hearing/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-irish-government-fails-to-protect-the-rights-of-the-irish-at-un-hearing/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:49:04 GMT Yesterday morning, I began watching the UN hearing of Ireland's Universal Periodic Review streaming live on the web from Geneva. Over the past seven months, I've been working with the Life Institute in researching and informing the pro-life community about the review and in analysing the UPR and the submissions that were made by individuals, groups, and organizations. So, the UPR hearing had been a long time coming and I was interested to see what would become of it. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lifezone-irelands-1-source-for-pro-life-information/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lifezone-irelands-1-source-for-pro-life-information/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:48:25 GMT Our hugely popular website truthtv.org has been rebranded over the past while and was re-launched this week under the new name and web address, www.lifezone.ie. Its also available under www.prolifeinfo.ie. LifeZone is a fresh and innovative ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/leading-medical-practitioner-slams-un-call-for-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/leading-medical-practitioner-slams-un-call-for-abortion/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:46:32 GMT On the day of the UPR hearing, the Irish Times published an article by Mark Kelly of the Rights Now campaign, which called, amongst other things for abortion to be legalised. In an open letter to the media, Dr Seán Ó Domhnaill responded as follows: http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/towies-mark-wright-i-wept-over-my-ex-lauren-goodgers-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/towies-mark-wright-i-wept-over-my-ex-lauren-goodgers-abortion/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:44:22 GMT TV heartthrob Mark Wright broke his silence this week about the abortion that his ex-fiancée had, after ex Lauren Goodger revealed to the public that she had an abortion and that Wright was the father of the unborn child. Mark, 24, said he and his ex Lauren Goodger made the decision "100 per cent together" as teenagers, but blasted Lauren for revealing their "sad and personal" decision and vowed that he would never to get back together with her. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rip-steve-jobs-he-survived-abortion-and-changed-the-world/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rip-steve-jobs-he-survived-abortion-and-changed-the-world/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:43:48 GMT Imagine a world without your MAC. Imagine a world without your IPhone. I know it may sound menial, but take a moment to think about it. Some of you probably don't know what a MAC is, others have never even set eyes on an IPhone, but they do exist and they were created by a man of vision, a man who left the world yesterday – but, nearly never had the chance to live at all. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-shatter-fails-to-defend-irelands-pro-life-laws-at-un-hearing/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-shatter-fails-to-defend-irelands-pro-life-laws-at-un-hearing/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:42:36 GMT Leading Irish pro-life organisations have sharply criticised the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter following his appearance at a United Nations hearing in Geneva where Ireland's abortion laws came under attack. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-118000-views-why-social-media-is-the-new-pro-life-frontier/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-118000-views-why-social-media-is-the-new-pro-life-frontier/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:18:54 GMT Sometimes it seems as if social media is taking over the world, but, while the internet has its critics, one thing is certain, it's given the pro-life movement an outlet to answer media bias, political censorship, and unfair negative attacks from the abortion industry. Millions of of people around the world, are using Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube, and are learning more and more about the pro-life message as we get better at using the net. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/winning-hearts-and-minds-for-life-in-waterford-maynooth-and-at-limerick-university/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/winning-hearts-and-minds-for-life-in-waterford-maynooth-and-at-limerick-university/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:17:34 GMT The past week has been a busy one for Youth Defence – which included growing the pro-life message in Waterford, Maynooth, and, last night at Limerick University where YD member Stephen Brady took the University of Limerick by storm when he ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-review-of-ireland-expected-next-week/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-review-of-ireland-expected-next-week/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:16:39 GMT Early indications suggest that the United Nations Universal Periodic Review - due next week - may attempt to criticise Ireland's pro-life laws http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/us-congress-to-investigate-planned-parenthood/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/us-congress-to-investigate-planned-parenthood/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:02:00 GMT For the first time in history, the U.S. Congress has launched their own investigation into the abuse scandals and sex-trafficking cover-ups of America's largest abortion chain, Planned Parenthood. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-says-majority-of-people-pro-life-as-presidential-campaign-kicks-off/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-says-majority-of-people-pro-life-as-presidential-campaign-kicks-off/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:58:32 GMT As the race for the Presidency officially kicked off this week, Dana Rosemary Scallon is on the ballot for the vote on October 27th. Over a month ago, rumours began to spread throughout newspapers, blogs, and Twitter, as the public tried to figure out if Dana was in fact going to run. Then on Tuesday, news broke that Dana received her fourth nomination from the county council in Offaly, which was the last necessary step in securing her place on the ballot paper. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-yorks-abortion-rate-56-repeat-abortions-38-government-funded/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-yorks-abortion-rate-56-repeat-abortions-38-government-funded/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:45:38 GMT Following the shocking report launched in December of 2010, which revealed that 41% of all New York City pregnancies in 2009 ended in abortion and 60% of the abortions killed black unborn children, the Chiaroscuro Foundation released new information that gives even more depth to the 2010 findings. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-mary-robinson-calls-for-further-funding-of-population-control-measures/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-mary-robinson-calls-for-further-funding-of-population-control-measures/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:44:47 GMT Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, has called for the UN to fund further population control measures in an article which implied that large families were damaging to the environment, caused civil unrest and kept people in poverty. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/packed-speaking-schedule-for-young-pro-life-leaders/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/packed-speaking-schedule-for-young-pro-life-leaders/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:43:24 GMT For the past month, members of Youth Defence have been busy traveling, helping spread the pro-life message around the country, and even traveling to other countries to help grow the Culture of Life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-dana-rosemary-scallon-looks-likely-to-enter-ras-race/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-dana-rosemary-scallon-looks-likely-to-enter-ras-race/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:42:19 GMT Dana Rosemary Scallon's chances of getting on the Presidential ballot paper received a boost today with the news that Cavan County Council is to meet next week to consider nominating her. RTÉ news reported that earlier, Westmeath County Council made a similar decision, It is considered likely that those two councils, along with Longford and Donegal, are likely to back Ms Scallon, giving her the four nominations she requires. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-slams-further-europeanun-interference-in-irelands-pro-life-laws/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-slams-further-europeanun-interference-in-irelands-pro-life-laws/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:41:23 GMT This week, Ireland's pro-life laws have come under attack yet again by the Council of Europe, the Irish Family Planning Association, while another onslaught is expected from the United Nations. The Life Institute has said it "stands firm with the people of Ireland who reject this unwarranted and objectionable interference and who desire to keep Ireland abortion-free". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-lila-rose-speaks-at-viva-la-vida-in-madrid/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-lila-rose-speaks-at-viva-la-vida-in-madrid/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:40:31 GMT Check out another one of the wonderful presentations from our packed Viva La Vida pro-life youth festival in Madrid. This week, it's Lila Rose! Lila Rose, the founder and President of Live Action, told about what she and her team at Live Action ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-cardinal-george-pell-speak-at-the-viva-la-vida-festival-in-madrid/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-cardinal-george-pell-speak-at-the-viva-la-vida-festival-in-madrid/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:39:11 GMT Check out two of the main presentations from our packed Viva La Vida pro-life youth festival in Madrid. If you were unable to make it to Madrid to attend VLV, don't worry, we were blessed to get most of the talks recorded (thanks Brother Luuk!). The two presentations now up on Youtube are Cardinal George Pell and Lila Rose. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-masterclass-scrambles-to-lock-out-students-and-pro-life-counsellors/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-masterclass-scrambles-to-lock-out-students-and-pro-life-counsellors/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:27:25 GMT Youth Defence has said that a taxpayer-funded abortion 'masterclass' in NUI Maynooth went to "ridiculous extremes" today to exclude any dissenting voices who might oppose the promotion of abortion as a 'positive option'. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-the-pro-abortion-action-plan-ambush-then-run-away-fast/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-the-pro-abortion-action-plan-ambush-then-run-away-fast/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:26:17 GMT Last weekend, while I was taking part in a street information session regarding the issue of abortion, I was struck by an experience that I had in connection with a woman passing by on the busy streets of Dublin. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/liechtenstein-battling-against-abortion-eu-pressure-applied/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/liechtenstein-battling-against-abortion-eu-pressure-applied/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:24:03 GMT This week, the Principality of Liechtenstein will decide by a national referendum whether to ratify a draft bill, which would legalise abortion in the small European country. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/kreeft-it-would-be-wonderful-if-100-bishops-got-thrown-in-jail-for-marching-with-graphic-images/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/kreeft-it-would-be-wonderful-if-100-bishops-got-thrown-in-jail-for-marching-with-graphic-images/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:22:31 GMT The Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform released a new video, in which famed Catholic philosopher and author Peter Kreeft says it would be "wonderful" if one hundred bishops were arrested for marching with graphic images of aborted babies. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/call-to-action-termination-of-pregnancy-masterclass-in-maynooth-next-friday/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/call-to-action-termination-of-pregnancy-masterclass-in-maynooth-next-friday/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:36:55 GMT Over the past month, you've heard reports about the Masterclass for Doctors and medical professionals that is being hosted at NUI Maynooth on the 16th of September, which was originally entitled, "Termination of Pregnancy: a lawful choice". This Masterclass vividly promotes abortion as a "lawful choice" and is promoting to medical professionals as an option when dealing with women in crisis pregnancy situations. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/heart-breaking-story-of-a-mother-with-conjoined-twins-who-defies-doctors-and-refuses-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/heart-breaking-story-of-a-mother-with-conjoined-twins-who-defies-doctors-and-refuses-abortion/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:36:05 GMT A young woman from Chicago who found out that she was pregnant with conjoined twins and was encouraged by her doctors to abort the babies has given birth to twin girls, Faith Rosemarie and Hope Lillian. The young mother, Amanda Schulten, ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/shocking-study-shows-misdiagnosis-of-ectopic-pregnancies-have-resulted-in-the-death-of-countless-unborn-children/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/shocking-study-shows-misdiagnosis-of-ectopic-pregnancies-have-resulted-in-the-death-of-countless-unborn-children/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:35:26 GMT New research issued by The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto has detailed the "catastrophic outcomes" that occur when ectopic pregnancies are misdiagnosed and then "treated" with chemical abortions – something the authors say amounts to a "serious public health issue." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-guidelines-may-force-christian-chemists-in-the-uk-to-prescribe-morning-after-pill/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-guidelines-may-force-christian-chemists-in-the-uk-to-prescribe-morning-after-pill/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:34:34 GMT New guidelines recently released by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in the UK would strip pharmacists of their right to object to prescribing drugs such as the morning-after pill on religious or moral grounds, commentators have claimed. Under the new guidelines, pharmacists will be obliged to refer customer to a specific chemists who would be willing to distribute the pills, and the pharmacist would be required to ring ahead to check that the product is in stock. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-parliament-votes-to-uphold-pro-abortion-counseling/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-parliament-votes-to-uphold-pro-abortion-counseling/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:32:44 GMT The British MP Nadine Dorries' proposed legislation calling for "independent crisis pregnancy counseling" was voted down this week by the British Parliament, who voted to uphold the pro-abortion counseling that is currently in place. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-expert-says-findings-of-new-abortion-study-not-surprising/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-expert-says-findings-of-new-abortion-study-not-surprising/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:56:02 GMT A new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that women who underwent an abortion experienced an 81% increased risk of mental health problems. The study also found that almost 10% of all women's mental health problems are ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ewtns-life-on-the-rock-features-our-viva-la-vida-pro-life-youth-festival/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ewtns-life-on-the-rock-features-our-viva-la-vida-pro-life-youth-festival/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:17:02 GMT This week, Youth Defence's 3rd Annual Viva La Vida Pro-Life Youth Festival was featured on EWTN's television show, Life on the Rock. The hour-long recap of World Youth Day featured a synopsis of various events at WYD, interviews with young people from around the world, and highlighted some of Pope Benedict XVI's journey in Madrid. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/flash-mob-helps-to-make-pro-life-message-key-to-world-youth-day/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/flash-mob-helps-to-make-pro-life-message-key-to-world-youth-day/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:16:12 GMT Youth Defence had a mission for World Youth Day: to make the pro-life message key to the huge crowd of young people attending the pilgrimage in Madrid. A packed-out pro-life youth festival, featuring speakers such as Cardinal George Pell and ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/katie-goes-to-brussels-yd-to-help-grow-brussels-pro-life-group/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/katie-goes-to-brussels-yd-to-help-grow-brussels-pro-life-group/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:16:04 GMT The Office Manager with Youth Defence, Katie Robinson, is moving to Brussels for eight months to help grow the pro-life movement there and to promote the sanctity of life in Belgium. Katie has been volunteering with Youth Defence for the past few years and has worked as the Office Manager for the past three years. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/top-politician-says-pro-life-issue-always-with-us/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/top-politician-says-pro-life-issue-always-with-us/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:14:55 GMT Leading Fianna Fáil politician, Mary O'Rourke, has admitted that the pro-life issue is "always" prevalent in Irish politics. Her comments, made on a current affairs TV programme, came in the wake of widespread campaigns by Youth Defence, the Life Institute and others to put abortion firmly on the agenda in Election 2011. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-fewer-obgyns-committing-abortions-than-originally-thought/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-fewer-obgyns-committing-abortions-than-originally-thought/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:14:51 GMT A study published this week, exposed the lie that abortion is an essential component of women's health care and has thrown new light on the procedure's actual acceptance level among America's OB-GYNs. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-mep-lobbying-for-independent-crisis-pregnancy-counseling-gets-hate-mail-and-death-threats-from-pro-abortionists/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-mep-lobbying-for-independent-crisis-pregnancy-counseling-gets-hate-mail-and-death-threats-from-pro-abortionists/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:13:45 GMT The Daily Mail published an article by British MP Nadine Dorries this week, in which she spoke of herself as being "pro-choice", but explained why she is spearheading a campaign to restrict abortion in Britain and how she has received hate mail and death threats because of her stance. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cardinal-pell-calls-youth-to-persevere-in-the-battle-to-protect-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cardinal-pell-calls-youth-to-persevere-in-the-battle-to-protect-life/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:33:39 GMT In a memorable address to more than 600 young activists at our pro-life festival in Madrid, Cardinal George Pell of Sydney has called on young people to persevere in the battle to protect human life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-young-mother-told-by-doctors-to-abort-gives-birth-to-a-happy-and-healthy-boy/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-young-mother-told-by-doctors-to-abort-gives-birth-to-a-happy-and-healthy-boy/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:32:26 GMT A young mother was advised to abort her baby when her water broke at just 16 weeks gestation, but she refused and later gave birth to a healthy boy. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/saved-a-baby-is-saved-as-youth-defence-makes-the-pro-life-message-key-to-world-youth-day/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/saved-a-baby-is-saved-as-youth-defence-makes-the-pro-life-message-key-to-world-youth-day/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:31:51 GMT What an amazing pro-life week we spent in Madrid, with hugely successful pro-life events then culminating in an uplifting and joyful celebration of Mass with the Holy Father, Pope Benedict. After much hard work and prayer, it is wonderful to report that each and every pro-life event organised was a great success. We made the pro-life message key to World Youth Day. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cure-for-parkinsons-a-step-closer-with-new-stem-cells-breakthrough/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cure-for-parkinsons-a-step-closer-with-new-stem-cells-breakthrough/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:31:21 GMT SCOTTISH scientists have moved a step closer to developing new treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-lifes-pro-life-training-boot-camp/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-lifes-pro-life-training-boot-camp/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:30:59 GMT Precious Life Youth would like to invite you to join with other young people for a day of powerful pro-life training. PL members will lead seminars that will prepare you to be an active voice for the unborn in your community, your country, and indeed the world! The theme of this conference is "Advancing the Pro-Life Revolution" http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-puts-the-pro-life-message-at-the-heart-of-world-youth-day-events/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-puts-the-pro-life-message-at-the-heart-of-world-youth-day-events/ Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:30:11 GMT As you know, fifty Youth Defence volunteers headed to Madrid last Monday. We had a conference to host, pro-life information to distribute to thousands of young pilgrims and we were planning a pro-life flash mob and several witnesses outside some of Madrid's abortion clinics. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cardinal-pell-to-address-our-pro-life-festival-at-world-youth-day/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cardinal-pell-to-address-our-pro-life-festival-at-world-youth-day/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:59:53 GMT With just days left until the big event we're delighted to confirm that renowned pro-life leader, Cardinal George Pell, will address our pro-life gathering in Madrid next week. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/maynooth-abortion-masterclass-name-changed-following-protests/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/maynooth-abortion-masterclass-name-changed-following-protests/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:58:30 GMT Over the past few weeks you've been hearing reports about the Masterclass for Doctors and medical professionals that NUI Maynooth will be hosting in September originally entitled, "Termination of Pregnancy: a lawful choice". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-day-tomorrow-in-dublin/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-day-tomorrow-in-dublin/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:56:17 GMT On Saturday the 13th of August, Youth Defence and the Life Institute will be hosting a Life Day in Dublin, in conjunction with Crossroads Pro-Life Walk around Ireland. A few weeks ago, members of Youth Defence joined the pro-life walk to spread the pro-life message around Ireland. It was a wonderful experience and all three groups have come together to hold a joint pro-life event in Dublin on Saturday. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/why-london-is-burning/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/why-london-is-burning/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:55:28 GMT Niamh Ui Bhriain writes about the social breakdown in Britain in the Life Institute blog this week Everyone wants someone to blame for the urban riots which have literally shaken London, Birmingham and other major British cities in the past ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/15-million-embryos-killed-in-britain-since-1991/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/15-million-embryos-killed-in-britain-since-1991/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:03:09 GMT More than 30 human embryos are created for every successful birth by IVF, official figures have revealed. Hundreds of thousands have been simply thrown away or destroyed in the name of scientific research over the past 20 years. The figures ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/britains-youngest-premie-dodged-abortion-now-healthy-and-going-home/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/britains-youngest-premie-dodged-abortion-now-healthy-and-going-home/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:02:45 GMT Doctors urged the parents of little Jacob McMahon to abort him, but they refused and he was born at 23 weeks gestation on February 22 of this year. Baby Jacob was born weighing a mere 1lb 4oz., but is now in good health and is leaving hospital, making him Britain's most premature surviving baby. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/call-to-action-abortion-masterclass-at-maynooth-must-be-challenged/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/call-to-action-abortion-masterclass-at-maynooth-must-be-challenged/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:02:14 GMT As reported in this Ezine previously, NUI Maynooth is hosting a series of 'masterclasses' on counseling women in crisis pregnancies. The series has attracted controversy in particular because one of the lectures is entitled "Termination of Pregnancy: a lawful choice". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/two-first-time-roadshow-volunteers-share-their-experience/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/two-first-time-roadshow-volunteers-share-their-experience/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:01:54 GMT Every year the Roadshow hosts first-time volunteers - the young people who will go on to be the pro-life leaders and activists of the future. Over 70 young people from across the country participated this summer, including a few others who travelled all the way from America to be a part of this year's Roadshow team. We visited 18 different cities in the 10 days. We spoke to thousands of people and experienced many conversions, and last week we shared the story of just one woman who decided to keep her baby after seeing our pro-life stall. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-for-president/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-for-president/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:00:01 GMT In the past fortnight, there has been much speculation in the media that Dana Rosemary Scallon will enter the race for the Presidency. The former MEP is a leading pro-life champion and a very popular media figure. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/21st-annual-road-show-directly-saving-babies/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/21st-annual-road-show-directly-saving-babies/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:23:40 GMT This year, Youth Defence embarked on it's 21st summer Road Show – in which young people give up 10 days of their summer to travel around the country to help grow the pro-life message. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-pro-life-views-ignored-as-government-submits-un-report/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-pro-life-views-ignored-as-government-submits-un-report/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:23:06 GMT The Life Institute has described the decision of the government to ignore pro-life views in its submission to the United Nations Review of Ireland's human rights laws as "utterly arrogant and contemptible". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/conference-in-maynooth-claims-that-abortion-is-a-lawful-choice/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/conference-in-maynooth-claims-that-abortion-is-a-lawful-choice/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:22:20 GMT This September, the National University of Ireland (NUI) Maynooth is offering a series of 'masterclasses' on counseling women in crisis pregnancies that includes a course entitled, "Termination of Pregnancy: a lawful choice." The 'masterclass' touting "termination" as a lawful "choice" is intended for medical professionals who encounter clients with unplanned pregnancies. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-video-shows-abortion-is-the-no-1-killer-of-blacks-in-us/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-video-shows-abortion-is-the-no-1-killer-of-blacks-in-us/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:21:37 GMT The National Black Pro-life Coalition (NBPC) recently released a video as a part of their campaign, "The Number One Killer," which exposes how Planned Parenthood and other abortuaries are wiping out the black population in the United States through abortion. The video explains how abortion is the number one cause of death for African-Americans, taking more lives every year than diseases, accidents, homicide, and cancer combined. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-in-madrid-have-you-registered-yet/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-in-madrid-have-you-registered-yet/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:20:44 GMT On Wednesday 17th of August, Youth Defence will be hosting it's 3rd annual Viva La Vida conference in the magnificent Circulo della Belles Artes de Madrid. Young people from all around the world will gather at VLV to share their experiences with ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-slams-shatters-reponse-to-pro-life-rally/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-slams-shatters-reponse-to-pro-life-rally/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:32:01 GMT The Life Institute has said that the attempt by the Justice minister Alan Shatter to equate the massive pro-life rally to a tiny, pro-abortion grouping was both ridiculous and indicative of the mindset of the Minister. Speaking on RTE's This ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-for-making-the-rally-such-a-huge-success/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-for-making-the-rally-such-a-huge-success/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:31:13 GMT As you will have read in our update during the week, the Rally for Life really exceeded all expectations this year - and we'd like to thank you for making that possible. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/roadshow-in-full-swing/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/roadshow-in-full-swing/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:30:40 GMT What better way to follow up a hugely successful rally than with a nationwide Roadshow, proclaiming the truth about abortion, and continuing the core message of the Rally. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/historic-polish-bill-to-ban-all-abortion-clears-first-vote-254-151/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/historic-polish-bill-to-ban-all-abortion-clears-first-vote-254-151/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:29:54 GMT A massive grassroots campaign in Poland to implement a total ban on abortion witnessed an important victory Friday as the lower house of the Polish parliament fought off a first round of voting intended to scrap the historic bill. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/huge-pro-life-rally-promises-to-hold-taoiseach-to-account/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/huge-pro-life-rally-promises-to-hold-taoiseach-to-account/ Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:28:42 GMT Organisers of Saturday's Rally for Life in Dublin said that the huge turnout of over 7,000 people serves as a warning to Fine Gael that Labour's plans to legalise abortion in Ireland are unacceptable to the majority of Irish people. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/enda-kenny-asked-to-keep-pro-life-promise-told-it-is-theme-of-rally-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/enda-kenny-asked-to-keep-pro-life-promise-told-it-is-theme-of-rally-for-life/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:56:59 GMT The Life Institute has written to an Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, to say that the theme of this year's Rally for Life is a reminder to Mr Kenny to keep his pro-life promise. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/poland-to-vote-on-abortion-ban/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/poland-to-vote-on-abortion-ban/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:56:26 GMT Great news from Poland as Life Site News (LSN) reports that the country's Parliament is preparing to vote on an historic bill that would enshrine total protection for human life in the womb from the moment of conception. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/excitement-builds-for-rally-as-cardinal-brady-sends-best-wishes/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/excitement-builds-for-rally-as-cardinal-brady-sends-best-wishes/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:55:50 GMT With only one week until the All-Ireland Rally for Life, the excitement continues to build as we enter into the final days before the All-Ireland Rally for Life. This week, the Rally for Life has launched its final stages of promotion to make sure that everyone in Ireland knows about the Rally and to encourage everyone to come out on the 2nd of July. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-help-given-to-mother-whose-baby-was-saved-is-much-appreciated/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-help-given-to-mother-whose-baby-was-saved-is-much-appreciated/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:55:13 GMT Because Youth Defence are on the frontline and engaging with those most targeted by the abortion industry, we're lucky and blessed enough to be able to save mothers and babies from abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/women-hurt-by-abortion-share-their-testimonies/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/women-hurt-by-abortion-share-their-testimonies/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:54:46 GMT With the evidence now clearly showing that abortion has negative outcomes for women, Irish women are speaking out about their experiences. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-says-terry-pratchetts-program-for-bbc-a-promo-for-suicide/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-says-terry-pratchetts-program-for-bbc-a-promo-for-suicide/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:14:06 GMT The Life Institute has said that the BBC's program on assisted suicide was a made-for-tv promotion of assisted suicide and that author Terry Pratchett, who presented the program, used the opportunity to further his campaign for assisted suicide. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-irish-government-to-form-committee-to-make-decision-on-abortion-legislation/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-irish-government-to-form-committee-to-make-decision-on-abortion-legislation/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:13:30 GMT The Irish government will announce the members of a committee that will examine whether or not changes to legislation are required regarding abortion, following the European Court of Human Rights ruling on the ABC case. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rights-now-report-funded-by-a-grant-from-us-billionaires-organisation/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rights-now-report-funded-by-a-grant-from-us-billionaires-organisation/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:13:00 GMT The pro-abortion "Your Rights, Right Now" report which has been the subject of so much controversy was funded by a grant of a whopping €150,000 by a U.S billionaire, it has been revealed. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-calls-for-maternal-services-to-be-protected/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-calls-for-maternal-services-to-be-protected/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:12:27 GMT Health service managers recently proposed that a waiting list for services for pregnant women and newborn infants should be implemented. The Irish Times reported that among the national services targeted for cuts were the maternity and infant scheme, which provides for care by GPs and obstetricians for all expectant mothers and their babies immediately prior to and after birth. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/two-weeks-until-the-rally-and-buses-from-your-area/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/two-weeks-until-the-rally-and-buses-from-your-area/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:11:53 GMT With a mere two weeks until the All-Ireland Rally for Life hits the streets of Dublin, pro-lifers around the country are filled with excitement and anticipation and are doing everything they can to make sure this year's Rally is the largest pro-life gathering to date. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-bella-star-plans-huge-pro-life-clinic/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-bella-star-plans-huge-pro-life-clinic/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:11:18 GMT Kate Bryan writes about the good news that film star Eduardo Verástegui plans to develop the largest pro-life clinic for women in the US: http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/european-officials-action-said-part-of-aggressive-attempt-to-bully-ireland-on-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/european-officials-action-said-part-of-aggressive-attempt-to-bully-ireland-on-abortion/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:21:12 GMT Pro-life advocates in Ireland are calling foul after a top European official has demanded that the Irish government legalize abortion. Thomas Hammarberg, the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe has issued a demand that the Irish coalition government have "more guts" and "clarify" when women can have abortions under the current law. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bbc-to-broadcast-assisted-suicide/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bbc-to-broadcast-assisted-suicide/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:20:22 GMT The BBC's decision to screen a man's dying moments at the Dignitas suicide facility in a documentary fronted by Terry Pratchett has come under heavy criticism. The five-minute sequence in the BBC2 programme, due to be broadcast on 13 June, shows celebrity author Pratchett witnessing a British man named Peter, in his early 70s who has motor neurone disease, taking his own life at the controversial Swiss facility. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/heading-your-way-our-21st-annual-pro-life-road-show/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/heading-your-way-our-21st-annual-pro-life-road-show/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:19:31 GMT While the All-Ireland Rally for Life is quickly approaching; another Youth Defence project is not far behind – the annual pro-life Road Show. This year marks the 21st annual Road Show and we want to make this the best one yet. Every summer, volunteers set off for towns and cities throughout Ireland for two weeks in July, with a simple and powerful message - Abortion kills babies and harms women. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-says-the-council-of-europe-has-no-moral-or-legal-authority-to-bully-ireland-on-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-says-the-council-of-europe-has-no-moral-or-legal-authority-to-bully-ireland-on-abortion/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:18:44 GMT Irish pro-life leaders have dismissed the latest call for abortion by the Council of Europe, saying that the Council has "no legal or moral authority over the Irish people", and that the "persistent and increasingly aggressive attempts to bully Ireland on abortion would no longer be accepted". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/international-drug-induced-abortions-used-to-circumvent-pro-life-laws/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/international-drug-induced-abortions-used-to-circumvent-pro-life-laws/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:17:39 GMT A pro-abortion website is targeting women in pro-life countries like Ireland, Malta and others for distribution of the abortion drug, RU-486. The goal of this website is to undermine pro-life laws, yet they claim that it is to reduce maternal mortality due to "unsafe abortions." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/how-text-messaging-saved-a-babys-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/how-text-messaging-saved-a-babys-life/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:16:57 GMT A teen mother, saved from a coerced abortion last October after a sidewalk counselor texted her while she was inside the clinic, gave birth to a beautiful, healthy boy named Manuel. The little boy was born on the 10th of May, weighing 7 pounds. The following week, his mother proudly graduated from high school. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/this-mother-chose-life-for-her-baby-now-she-needs-a-little-extra-help/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/this-mother-chose-life-for-her-baby-now-she-needs-a-little-extra-help/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:49:56 GMT We met a young woman (who we'll call "Allie") during our Lent for Life campaign. She was headed into Marie Stopes - the abortion referral agency - when she met our pro-life volunteers, and she then decided to keep her baby. Like many other women, she never really wanted to have an abortion but was bring to feel that she had no other option. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortionist-infects-women-patients-hepatitis-c/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortionist-infects-women-patients-hepatitis-c/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:45:22 GMT An Australian doctor has been charged with endangering his patients' lives after police said he infected nearly 50 women with hepatitis C at an abortion clinic. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-launches-art4life-competition/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-launches-art4life-competition/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:44:20 GMT Dana Rosemary Scallon has launched the first nationwide children's pro-life art competition in Oranmore in Co Galway, saying that the event was a "wonderful opportunity for children to use their natural creativity to show their love for life". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-blessing-for-the-rally-for-life-from-pope-benedict/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-blessing-for-the-rally-for-life-from-pope-benedict/ Fri, 27 May 2011 14:57:33 GMT As the countdown to the Rally for Life 2011 begins, a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI has bolstered the Rally team undertaking the enormous task of making Rally 2011 the biggest and best yet. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-the-european-court-has-interfered-again-in-polands-abortion-laws/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-the-european-court-has-interfered-again-in-polands-abortion-laws/ Fri, 27 May 2011 14:56:43 GMT Irish pro-life advocates have said that the European Court is increasingly disrespecting the right of every sovereign nation to protect its unborn children, following yet another ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) favouring abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/prepare-to-engage-the-convention-on-the-constitution-to-begin-before-the-summer/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/prepare-to-engage-the-convention-on-the-constitution-to-begin-before-the-summer/ Fri, 27 May 2011 14:53:14 GMT Pro-life advocates should prepare to engage as the Environment Minister Phil Hogan has said that the Government intends to set up a Constitutional Convention before the summer. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-baby-boy-who-grew-outside-mothers-womb-born-healthy/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-baby-boy-who-grew-outside-mothers-womb-born-healthy/ Fri, 27 May 2011 14:52:36 GMT A woman - after defying all odds and the advice of her doctors – gave birth to a healthy baby she had carried just outside her uterus. 27 year-old Nicollete Soto, from Phoenix, Arizona – had been warned by her Doctors that carrying her child to full term could risk both their lives. But Miss Soto was adamant she wanted to keep her baby - and decided to go against her Doctor's wishes, in hopes that it would give her child a chance at life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/more-un-meetings-across-the-country-hear-were-a-pro-life-nation/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/more-un-meetings-across-the-country-hear-were-a-pro-life-nation/ Fri, 27 May 2011 14:50:19 GMT To date, there has been an exceptionally strong pro-life representation at a series of UPR public consultation meetings organised as part of the UN's review of Ireland's human rights record. The meetings were organised by the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs at the behest of the UN. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-welcomes-reduction-of-abortions-in-latest-official-statistics/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-welcomes-reduction-of-abortions-in-latest-official-statistics/ Wed, 25 May 2011 14:49:31 GMT Northern Ireland's leading pro-life group Precious Life has welcomed the latest government statistics which have shown a further drop in the number of women from Northern Ireland having abortions in Britain. The abortion statistics for 2010 revealed that the number fell by 22. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-alert-all-ireland-rally-for-life-only-43-days-away/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-alert-all-ireland-rally-for-life-only-43-days-away/ Fri, 20 May 2011 14:50:51 GMT Labour are in government and they want to legalise abortion in Ireland. To protect Life we need to make the Rally for Life the biggest and best ever this year - so that we can remind Fine Gael that they need to keep the pro-life promise they made in Election 2011. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-told-ireland-will-not-accept-abortion-at-dublin-meeting/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-told-ireland-will-not-accept-abortion-at-dublin-meeting/ Tue, 17 May 2011 10:59:04 GMT A meeting organised as part of the UN's review of Ireland's human rights record has been told that Ireland would not accept the imposition of abortion by external parties or foreign courts. The UN was also urged by several speakers from the floor to fulfill its role as a human rights defender by working to ensure a worldwide ban on abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-urge-all-to-get-involved-in-rally-for-life-efforts/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-urge-all-to-get-involved-in-rally-for-life-efforts/ Tue, 17 May 2011 10:58:03 GMT A massive nationwide effort to promote the 5th annual All-Ireland Rally for Life has been launched and continues to gain traction, as the Rally is a mere 46 days away. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-lifes-vote-for-life-a-huge-success-as-abortion-advocate-loses-her-seat/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-lifes-vote-for-life-a-huge-success-as-abortion-advocate-loses-her-seat/ Tue, 17 May 2011 10:55:16 GMT Precious Life has seen a tremendous result for their Vote for Life campaign in the north where recent elections saw pro-abortion advocate Dawn Purvis lose her seat. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/77-percent-of-people-with-disabilities-concerned-about-assisted-suicide/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/77-percent-of-people-with-disabilities-concerned-about-assisted-suicide/ Tue, 17 May 2011 10:54:05 GMT A British poll has found that 77% of people with disability aged 18-24 and 71% of disabled people aged 25-34 were "concerned about pressure being placed on other disabled people to end their lives prematurely, if there were a change in the law on assisted suicide". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/incredible-producers-of-pro-abort-rights-now-report-tell-groups-they-cant-withdraw-endorsement/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/incredible-producers-of-pro-abort-rights-now-report-tell-groups-they-cant-withdraw-endorsement/ Tue, 17 May 2011 10:53:10 GMT After contacting the Irish Council of Civil Liberties to remove their endorsement from the 'Your Rights, Right Now' report, after discovering that it includes a call for abortion – organisations are now being told that they cannot withdraw their endorsement, as it is "a matter of recorded historical fact which cannot be altered." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-medical-organisation-rejects-racist-and-arrogant-motion-on-population-control/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-medical-organisation-rejects-racist-and-arrogant-motion-on-population-control/ Fri, 06 May 2011 11:18:56 GMT A motion put forward at the Irish Medical Organisation AGM in Killarney which called for Irish Aid to address population growth through "family planning education" for women in the countries it supports, was rejected amid claims that it was "racist and arrogant". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/14-organisations-have-now-pulled-back-from-pro-abortion-report/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/14-organisations-have-now-pulled-back-from-pro-abortion-report/ Fri, 06 May 2011 08:43:32 GMT Following an outpouring of public concern, as of today, some 14 organisations - including some major national NGOs - have now pulled back from the 'Rights Now' report; either fully withdrawing their endorsements or stepping back from Section 12 which calls for abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-answers-sindos-attack-on-pro-lifers/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-answers-sindos-attack-on-pro-lifers/ Fri, 06 May 2011 08:42:34 GMT On 24 April 2011, the Sunday Independent published an article by Emer O'Kelly on the National Miscarriage Misdiagnosis Report that was published by the Health Service Executive a few weeks ago. In her article, Ms O'Kelly didn't miss the opportunity to take a swipe at pro-life activists. At the end of the article she raged: http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/we-need-this-to-be-the-biggest-rally-for-life-yet/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/we-need-this-to-be-the-biggest-rally-for-life-yet/ Fri, 06 May 2011 08:41:52 GMT As preparations gather pace for the All-Ireland Rally for Life on July 2nd, organisers have called for a "massive, nationwide effort" to ensure this is the biggest Rally for Life yet. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/fearless-pro-life-advocate-fr-ted-colleton-passes-away/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/fearless-pro-life-advocate-fr-ted-colleton-passes-away/ Fri, 06 May 2011 08:41:07 GMT The pro-life movement in Canada and beyond is mourning the loss of pro-life giant Fr. Ted Colleton, who passed away last week at the age of 97. The much-loved pro-life priest had been a foremost defender of life in Canada, and, having been arrested and jailed several times for his peaceful work outside abortion clinics, he wrote his autobiography entitled 'Yes, I'd do it again'. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/aerosmith-lead-singer-breaks-his-silence-about-his-traumatic-experience-with-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/aerosmith-lead-singer-breaks-his-silence-about-his-traumatic-experience-with-abortion/ Fri, 06 May 2011 08:38:24 GMT This week, Steven Tyler, the famous lead singer of the band Aerosmith, broke his silence about his experience with the traumatic effect it had on his life. In 1975, Tyler was in his late 20s when he and his young girlfriend, Julia Holcomb, conceived a child. His longtime friend Ray Tabano convinced Tyler that abortion was the only solution. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/my-baby-is-a-survivor-already-says-mother-to-be-battling-cancer-while-pregnant/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/my-baby-is-a-survivor-already-says-mother-to-be-battling-cancer-while-pregnant/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:01:47 GMT Lisa Peterson Bender, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was 11 weeks' pregnant with her first child when she discovered a lump in her breast. She was then diagnosed with Stage Two breast cancer, which left her and her husband with a major dilemma: treat the young mother, or protect the unborn baby. While women would have been advised to terminate the pregnancy in the past, Mrs Bender's doctors recommended surgery, followed by a course of chemotherapy that would allow her to keep the baby. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/russia-considering-abortion-restrictions-to-slow-population-collapse/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/russia-considering-abortion-restrictions-to-slow-population-collapse/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:00:36 GMT In a recent speech, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that measures must be taken in the Russian Federation to boost the birth rate. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/be-a-witness-beautiful-ceremony-for-end-of-lent-for-life-campaign/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/be-a-witness-beautiful-ceremony-for-end-of-lent-for-life-campaign/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:59:27 GMT On Easter Saturday more than 100 pro-life people gathered on Berkeley Road in Dublin for a beautiful and moving ceremony to close the 2011 Lent for Life campaign. Led by Fr Brian McKevitt, the procession walked from St Joseph's Church on Berkeley Road to the Marie Stopes abortion referral clinic, praying the Rosary and carrying small white crosses and white roses. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/update-13-organisations-have-now-pulled-back-from-pro-abortion-report/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/update-13-organisations-have-now-pulled-back-from-pro-abortion-report/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:39:58 GMT Thanks to all your phone calls and emails, as of today, 13 organisations - including some major national NGOs -  have now pulled back from the 'Rights Now' report; either fully withdrawing their endorsements or stepping back from Section 12 ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-lodges-official-complaint-with-un-and-minister-re-rights-now-report/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-lodges-official-complaint-with-un-and-minister-re-rights-now-report/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:39:14 GMT The Life Institute has written to the Minister of Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, to Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, and to the UN Secretariat to make an official complaint regarding the production of the 'Rights Now' report which was submitted to the UN last week and has now lost the endorsement of high-profile rights organisations. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-your-rights-report-now-discredited-and-exposed/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-your-rights-report-now-discredited-and-exposed/ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:58:43 GMT The 'Your Rights. Right Now' report which caused so much controversy in the past week is just 11 pages long, with 16 pages of additional notes. An average of fewer than 13 people attended the public consultation meetings on the report. It makes very few recommendations, only 17 in total, yet one of those is given over to a demand for immediate action by the government to ensure abortion is legalised in Ireland. What kind of human rights advocates see the killing of children as an answer to anything? And who would endorse such a report? http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/update-trocaire-and-crosscare-pull-support-from-pro-abortion-report%3B-life-institute-says-more-need-to-follow/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/update-trocaire-and-crosscare-pull-support-from-pro-abortion-report%3B-life-institute-says-more-need-to-follow/ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:57:54 GMT During Holy Week the Life Institute was working overtime to ensure that Catholic and social justice organisations were not being falsely used to support a public call for legalised abortion in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-for-making-lent-for-life-such-a-success/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-for-making-lent-for-life-such-a-success/ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:56:38 GMT Thank you to everyone who has been involved in this year's Lent for Life campaign. It has been a massive success and we pray that many lives have been saved through this important outreach. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/uk-high-court-rules-to-expose-eugenic-abortion-statistics/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/uk-high-court-rules-to-expose-eugenic-abortion-statistics/ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:55:49 GMT This week, the U.K.'s Department of Health lost the battle in the High Court to keep the details of late term abortions performed on babies based on the diagnosis that the child has a "serious" physical or mental abnormality secret. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-and-if-you-ever-need-me-call-me-ill-come-runnin/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-and-if-you-ever-need-me-call-me-ill-come-runnin/ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:54:57 GMT As we prepare to welcome the Risen Lord we thought we'd bring you a beautiful blog by Sarah Howell, a young pro-life activist from Birmingham reaching out to mothers and babies. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/catholic-organisations-being-used-in-support-of-call-for-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/catholic-organisations-being-used-in-support-of-call-for-abortion/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:54:15 GMT This is an URGENT call to action to ensure that Catholic and social justice organisations are not being falsely used to support a public call for legalised abortion in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/urgent-give-just-two-hours-to-reach-200-homes-for-life-during-holy-week/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/urgent-give-just-two-hours-to-reach-200-homes-for-life-during-holy-week/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:10:03 GMT We're offering you a challenge as we enter Holy Week in preparation for Easter. Can you help us to finish our Lent for Life campaign on a high note by offering just two hours of your time during Holy Week to get the pro-life message to 200 homes in your area? http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/our-target-500000-views-for-project-truth-on-youtube/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/our-target-500000-views-for-project-truth-on-youtube/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:07:49 GMT Project Truth - the pro-life radio advert that was banned by the government but remade by Youth Defence as a YouTube message - has now clocked up more than 72,000 views. But we have big plans for the advert, and hope to eventually get 500,000 ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-draft-guidelines-ignore-negative-effects-of-abortion-on-women/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-draft-guidelines-ignore-negative-effects-of-abortion-on-women/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:09:30 GMT Draft guidelines on abortion from two British medical bodies have been criticised for downplaying or ignoring the scientific evidence that increasingly points to negative mental outcomes for women following abortion. New draft guidelines from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) have concluded that "mental health outcomes are likely to be the same, whether women with unwanted pregnancies opt for an abortion or birth". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/opinion-where-are-all-the-men-jonathon-van-maren-on-taking-responsibility-for-pregnancy/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/opinion-where-are-all-the-men-jonathon-van-maren-on-taking-responsibility-for-pregnancy/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:08:27 GMT Several weeks ago, one of my friends from Vancouver contacted me to ask for advice. A girl she knew was planning to have an abortion, and my friend needed advice on what to say. Over the next two weeks, I and another one of my pro-life friends from Vancouver, attempted to help her in convincing this young woman not to abort her child. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/shes-a-miracle-the-amazing-story-of-how-baby-megan-hope-lived/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/shes-a-miracle-the-amazing-story-of-how-baby-megan-hope-lived/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:07:20 GMT A family in Cork has called their baby girl a “miracle” as she continues to thrive despite being diagnosed with a rare condition while in the womb, leading doctors to claim she would not survive. The grandparents of baby Megan Hope Byrne shared her story with a local paper earlier this week,  telling how their prayers had been answered, baby Megan survived and is now 13 months old. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-tapes-show-hundreds-of-planned-parenthood-and-naf-clinics-covering-up-sex-abuse/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-tapes-show-hundreds-of-planned-parenthood-and-naf-clinics-covering-up-sex-abuse/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:22:23 GMT The pro-life group behind a nationwide survey of Planned Parenthood and National Abortion Federation (NAF) clinics in 2002 has made available never-before-published raw audio and transcripts of hundreds of investigative phone calls that they say prove the abortion industry's widespread complicity with sexual abuse of minors, in violation of state laws. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lent-for-life-saving-babies-on-the-frontline/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lent-for-life-saving-babies-on-the-frontline/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:35:09 GMT Our Lent for Life campaign was launched on Ash Wednesday (9th of March) and has been blessed with powerful results as it reaches out to mothers outside the abortion referral agency's door. We've also seen an uptake in pro-life activity as volunteers increase their endeavours as part of their Lenten efforts. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-launch-vote-for-life-campaign/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-launch-vote-for-life-campaign/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:34:28 GMT With elections in the north due to take place on May 5th Precious Life have launched their Vote for Life campaign and are asking voters to elect politicians who will defend the pro-life ethos of their constituents. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-mps-say-health-system-is-a-conveyor-belt-to-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/british-mps-say-health-system-is-a-conveyor-belt-to-abortion/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:32:56 GMT Not only is abortion legal in Britain, more than 190,000 babies are killed by abortion each year. Now, according to a Conservative MP, childless couples are being denied the chance to adopt because the health system is a "conveyor belt" towards abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-rally-for-life-promo-video/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-rally-for-life-promo-video/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:32:14 GMT This summer, on the 2nd of July, the 5th annual All-Ireland Rally for Life will hit the streets of Dublin. People travel from all over Ireland (and sometimes from other countries) to take part in this exciting event. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/3rd-annual-viva-la-vida-madrid-17-august-2011/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/3rd-annual-viva-la-vida-madrid-17-august-2011/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:31:32 GMT Registration for our 3rd annual Viva La Vida pro-life youth conference and festival is NOW available online. If you're planning on coming to the conference, book your spot before it's too late and please pass it on! http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/hospital-left-premature-baby-to-die-refused-assistance-to-distraught-mother/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/hospital-left-premature-baby-to-die-refused-assistance-to-distraught-mother/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:30:56 GMT Tracy Godwin is calling for an inquest into her baby's death, saying that the hospital left her premature baby, born at 22 weeks, to die in her arms. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-on-life-on-the-rock/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-on-life-on-the-rock/ Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:32:11 GMT In case you missed YD of our members appearing on Life on the Rock a few weeks ago, here is the video. We were so blessed to have this tremendous opportunity on EWTN. Please take a few minutes to watch the interview and let us know what you think. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/march-for-life-brussels-crowd-doubles-in-just-12-months/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/march-for-life-brussels-crowd-doubles-in-just-12-months/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:31:28 GMT Last weekend members of Youth Defence were delighted to join our sister group in Belgium for the 2nd March for Life in Brussels. It was a fantastic day, with numbers almost doubling from last year, and representatives present from many ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-ewtn-spot-gets-great-response/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thank-you-ewtn-spot-gets-great-response/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:30:57 GMT Thank you to everyone who has called, texted, facebooked or emailed us to give such great feedback on our EWTN appearance. It was a great opportunity to explain the challenges that lie ahead for the pro-life movement in Ireland and we also like especially to thank the EWTN team for making it such a wonderful experience. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/appalled-by-nitschke-on-the-late-late-then-make-it-known/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/appalled-by-nitschke-on-the-late-late-then-make-it-known/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:05:25 GMT On 4 March RTE gave the infamous Philip Nitschke- suicide promoter, a huge platform on the "Late Late Show". This was his third visit to Ireland within twelve months and each time his visits receive coverage and plenty of promotion on radio. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/oklahoma-house-votes-against-destruction-of-embryonic-humans/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/oklahoma-house-votes-against-destruction-of-embryonic-humans/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:52:40 GMT The Oklahoma House has passed a bill that would prohibit human embryo destruction for experiments, by a vote of 86 votes in favor and 8 votes opposed. Contrary to what some news reports claim, the bill (HB 1442) sponsored by Rep. George Faught does not directly address embryonic stem cell research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/from-justin-bieber-to-the-beach-boys-why-pro-life-rocks/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/from-justin-bieber-to-the-beach-boys-why-pro-life-rocks/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:52:04 GMT If you are not a teenage girl Justin Bieber might not feature in your desert island discs collection, but the good news is that he is not just a teenage singing sensation, he is a pro-life advocate. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-climb-mount-slemish-on-st-patricks-day/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-climb-mount-slemish-on-st-patricks-day/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:51:19 GMT Our sister group Precious Life organised a "Climb For Life" on Slemish Mountain in County Antrim on St Patrick's Day. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-pro-life-groups-tell-un-its-time-to-call-for-universal-ban-on-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-pro-life-groups-tell-un-its-time-to-call-for-universal-ban-on-abortion/ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:50:41 GMT Irish pro-life groups have told a United Nations Working Group that it must recognise and support Ireland's protection of mothers and their unborn children, and that the UN should call for a worldwide ban on the killing of unborn children. The calls were made in submissions by Youth Defence, the Life Institute and other pro-life groups to a UN Working Group who are currently conducting a first-ever review of Ireland's human rights record. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/submission-to-un-working-group-re-irelands-review/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/submission-to-un-working-group-re-irelands-review/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:49:58 GMT As previously reported in your YD ezine, Ireland will be examined for the first time this year by other United Nations (UN) countries on our human rights record. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/this-saturday-watch-youth-defence-on-ewtn/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/this-saturday-watch-youth-defence-on-ewtn/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:49:20 GMT On St Patrick's Day, Youth Defence appeared on 'Life on the Rock', the popular EWTN programme which attracts a major audience worldwide. Four Youth Defence guests discussed the threats to Ireland's pro-life laws on the TV programme, presented ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-aborts-ask-for-us-help-to-foist-abortion-on-ireland/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-aborts-ask-for-us-help-to-foist-abortion-on-ireland/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:48:42 GMT Abortion campaigners, including representatives from the abortion industry and the former deputy Labour leader, Liz McManus, yesterday appealed to powerful US interests to help legalise abortion in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-youth-defence-on-ewtn-st-patricks-day-special/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-youth-defence-on-ewtn-st-patricks-day-special/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:25:48 GMT On St Patrick's Day, Youth Defence will appear on 'Life on the Rock', the popular EWTN programme which attracts a major audience worldwide. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-why-did-rte-give-nitschke-a-platform-to-promote-suicide/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-why-did-rte-give-nitschke-a-platform-to-promote-suicide/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:23:52 GMT Maria Mhic Meanmain at the Life Institute writes an interesting blog today on RTÉ's decision to give a platform to assisted suicide promoter, Philip Nitschke. She writes: "Philip Nitschke is an incurable attention-seeker - traversing the ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nhs-chief-says-leave-premature-babies-to-die/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nhs-chief-says-leave-premature-babies-to-die/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:22:58 GMT A top NHS official in Britain has said that babies born after just 23 weeks of pregnancy or earlier should be left to die. Dr Daphne Austin told a BBC documentary that despite millions being spent on specialised treatments, very few of these children survive as their tiny bodies are too underdeveloped. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lent-for-life-give-up-your-time-for-mothers-and-babies/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lent-for-life-give-up-your-time-for-mothers-and-babies/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:21:46 GMT This Lent, can you join with members of Youth Defence and Precious Life in a special pro-life mobilization of prayer and action over the next 40 days. This powerful initiative will reach mothers and babies on the frontline, by increasing prayer ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-uk-doctors-consistently-oppose-euthanasia-and-assisted-suicide/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-uk-doctors-consistently-oppose-euthanasia-and-assisted-suicide/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:57:51 GMT A review of research carried out over 20 years suggests that UK doctors appear to consistently oppose euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS). The findings - which appear in the latest issue of the journal Palliative Medicine, published by SAGE - highlight a gap between doctors' attitudes and those of the UK public. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-the-baby-joseph-case-affects-us-all/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-the-baby-joseph-case-affects-us-all/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:24:07 GMT This powerful article from Life Site News explains why we need to act and pray to protect Baby Joseph Maraachli, the little boy fighting for his life in a Canadian hospital where the medical authorities want to allow him to choke to death. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exclusive-marie-stopes-not-welcome-in-maynooth/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exclusive-marie-stopes-not-welcome-in-maynooth/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:23:34 GMT Last week saw committed opposition to a stall by abortion referral agents Marie Stopes on Maynooth University's campus. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/alert-the-un-wants-to-review-our-human-rights-record/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/alert-the-un-wants-to-review-our-human-rights-record/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:23:03 GMT In October 2011, Ireland will be examined for the first time by other United Nations (UN) countries on our human rights record. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/fg-hear-from-voters-no-to-a-coalition-with-labour/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/fg-hear-from-voters-no-to-a-coalition-with-labour/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:22:26 GMT Our Election 2011 campaign helped to bring down Labour's vote and secure pro-life promises from Fine Gael. Now both parties are in talks with regard to forming a coalition. If Fine Gael include Labour in this government, they will have given power and influence to the most openly pro-abortion party in the state. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bishops-issue-pro-life-statement/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bishops-issue-pro-life-statement/ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:04:08 GMT The Bishops’ Council for Justice and Peace released a document, “From Crisis to Hope: Working to Achieve the Common Good.” Dublin Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Field, the Council’s chairman, said the document is “not simply a pre-election statement,” although it is relevant. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/united-for-life-bringing-the-parties-to-a-pro-life-position/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/united-for-life-bringing-the-parties-to-a-pro-life-position/ Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:01:53 GMT Last Friday a little bit of pro-life history was made as more than 30 pro-life groups joined with former MEPs Dana Rosemary Scallon and Kathy Sinnott to call on the political parties and independent candidates to "take the pledge" on abortion. The high-profile press conference received widespread media attention and put pressure on Fine Gael to provide clarity to their current position on abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dr-nitschke-gets-no-welcome-here/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dr-nitschke-gets-no-welcome-here/ Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:59:16 GMT Last week Dr Philip Nitschke returned to Dublin to hold one of his creepy 'suicide workshops'. Having been refused access to four venues on his prior visit, this Nitschke went straight back to the scruffy, back-street venue, Seomra Spraoi. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/check-it-out-viva-la-vida--madrid-2011--new-promo-video/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/check-it-out-viva-la-vida--madrid-2011--new-promo-video/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:26:44 GMT This summer, Youth Defence will be hosting its 3rd annual Viva La Vida Pro-life Youth Conference. But this year is special - it's taking place in Madrid, Spain during the week of World Youth Day and not only is it a conference, it's a festival! http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mother-diagnosed-with-cancer-stuns-doctors-who-advised-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mother-diagnosed-with-cancer-stuns-doctors-who-advised-abortion/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:22:02 GMT A courageous young mother was told to have abortion before beginning cancer treatment - but has stunned doctors as she gave birth to a healthy baby girl and simultaneously beat cancer. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-2011-our-ask-the-question-campaign-producing-results/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-2011-our-ask-the-question-campaign-producing-results/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:21:29 GMT With just a fortnight to go to voting day, Youth Defence's new pro-life materials are being distributed the length and breadth of the country, and our 'Ask the Question' campaign is producing results. With more than an estimated 100,000 people reached so far, the response has been very positive. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-skin-gun-heals-burn-wounds-using-victims-adult-stem-cells/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-skin-gun-heals-burn-wounds-using-victims-adult-stem-cells/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:20:51 GMT A team at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine have continued in their development of a "skin gun" that sprays the patient's adult stem cells onto a burn, resulting in quicker, more effective healing. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/40-days-for-life-in-dublin-9th-of-march-17th-of-april/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/40-days-for-life-in-dublin-9th-of-march-17th-of-april/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:21:30 GMT The first ever 40 Days for Life in Dublin will commence on March 9th to April 17th, and will incorporate Youth Defence's Lenten Campaign. 40 Days for Life centres around two fundamental things - prayer and fasting to end abortion and bring about conversion. Participants of the 40 Days for Life are asked to participate in a public vigil at an abortion clinic. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/undercover-video-by-live-action-showing-planned-parenthood-helping-a-sex-trafficker-gets-huge-views/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/undercover-video-by-live-action-showing-planned-parenthood-helping-a-sex-trafficker-gets-huge-views/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:17:26 GMT Live Action and Lila Rose released two videos this week, showing two different Planned Parenthood clinic's aiding and abetting underage sex trafficking. The videos, made in an undercover investigation, have shocked the public. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/right-and-wrong-babies-have-a-moral-conscience/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/right-and-wrong-babies-have-a-moral-conscience/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:16:33 GMT The Irish Times reported this week on a recently released study that claims that babies are born with the ability to discern right from wrong. This study also verifies that babies have the capacity for empathy, altruism and that they have an innate moral compass. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-2011-our-new-campaign-says-ask-the-question/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-2011-our-new-campaign-says-ask-the-question/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:16:00 GMT With just weeks to go before the country goes to the polls, Youth Defence has launched a national 'Ask the Question' campaign urging voters to seek pro-life guarantees from their local candidates. Spokeswoman Rebecca Roughneen said that the group had already got a 'major push' underway to ensure key voter sections were informed of the need to make the protection of life a key issue in the election. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-read-niamh-ui-bhriain-on-why-the-perverse-morality-that-caused-the-horror-of-gosnells-abortion-clinic-also-has-ireland-in-its-sights/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-read-niamh-ui-bhriain-on-why-the-perverse-morality-that-caused-the-horror-of-gosnells-abortion-clinic-also-has-ireland-in-its-sights/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:14:22 GMT It takes a particularly horrific crime to make a US District Attorney describe the scene of the felony as a 'house of horrors'. But, given what has now emerged about the carnage that took place in Kermit Gosnell's abortion clinic, it seems that the DA, Seth Williams, may actually have been restrained in his choice of words. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-vote-to-protect-all-human-life-in-the-upcoming-election/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-vote-to-protect-all-human-life-in-the-upcoming-election/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:13:37 GMT With the election fast approaching, the need to protect human life becomes more pressing. While discussions about jobs and the economy are at the forefront for much of the election debates, with the recent ruling by the ECHR on the ABC case, there is a voice making ground in political discourse as pro-life activists speak up for the unborn. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/international-demand-for-our-you-me-everybody-campaign-grows/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/international-demand-for-our-you-me-everybody-campaign-grows/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:13:04 GMT Last year, Youth Defence launched a billboard campaign as a part of the nationwide campaign entitled 'You Me Everybody'. The central billboard in the project was a huge hit and the campaign aims to ensure that the government moves to protect life from conception and ban lethal research on human embryos. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/america-is-more-pro-life-than-ever-confirmed-in-recent-polls-and-this-weeks-march-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/america-is-more-pro-life-than-ever-confirmed-in-recent-polls-and-this-weeks-march-for-life/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:12:22 GMT On Monday the 24th of January, an estimated 400,000 marchers took to the pro-life message to the streets in Washington DC, to mark the 38th anniversary of the Supreme Court case Roe v Wade, which legalised abortion in America. The March for Life commenced following the rally at the National Mall, in which the 400,000 marchers made their way to the Supreme Court. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/creative-demonstration-by-french-pro-life-activists-to-stop-senate-from-legalising-euthanasia/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/creative-demonstration-by-french-pro-life-activists-to-stop-senate-from-legalising-euthanasia/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:11:48 GMT Last week, the French Senate commission voted in favor of a bill that would legalize euthanasia. On Tuesday they retracted their vote and took to a debate and were met by a group who creatively "voiced" their disapproval of the actions of the Senate last week. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/miracle-baby-given-a-chance-when-parents-go-against-doctors-advising-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/miracle-baby-given-a-chance-when-parents-go-against-doctors-advising-abortion/ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:11:13 GMT Parents who were advised to abort their baby, went against doctors wishes and are now the parents to a beautiful little boy named Issac. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-the-life-institute-releases-analysis-of-the-abc-case/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-the-life-institute-releases-analysis-of-the-abc-case/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:15:54 GMT The Life Institute has finalized a report and analysis on the ABC case - and it is available to all members, supporters and to the public from today HERE. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-grand-jury-says-pro-abort-politics-allowed-gosnell-horror-clinic-to-stay-open/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-grand-jury-says-pro-abort-politics-allowed-gosnell-horror-clinic-to-stay-open/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:15:28 GMT The Grand Jury investigation into the vile practises carried out by late-term abortionist Dr Kermit Gosnell in Philadelphia has found that pro-abortion politics allowed the clinic to continue with its butchery of both mothers and babies over a thirty year period. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-abortion-war-pro-life-campaigners-featured-in-recent-bbc-documentary/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-abortion-war-pro-life-campaigners-featured-in-recent-bbc-documentary/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:13:44 GMT The compassion and dedication of pro-life campaigners working with Precious Life in the north came across strongly in the BBC documentary, 'The Abortion Wars', which aired on Tuesday night last. The documentary featured two women on opposite sides of Northern Ireland's abortion battle - Audrey Simpson, director of the Family Planning Association, and Precious Life leader Bernie Smyth. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/connecting-the-dots-the-over-population-myth/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/connecting-the-dots-the-over-population-myth/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:11:13 GMT In a recent article in the Independent, Dominic Lawson argues that overpopulation is a myth and revealed the way that the media often plays a role in spinning a web of confusion and untruths that the public devours. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/experts-claim-that-abortion-has-led-to-over-300000-deaths-of-women-by-breast-cancer/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/experts-claim-that-abortion-has-led-to-over-300000-deaths-of-women-by-breast-cancer/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:02:59 GMT An expert on the abortion-breast cancer link confirmed this week that abortion has led to an additional 300,000 breast cancer deaths in the United States since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalized the act. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-baby-born-at-1lb-defies-all-odds-and-lives/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-baby-born-at-1lb-defies-all-odds-and-lives/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:12:53 GMT Aisling McDonald (32) and her husband John McDonald (30), from Mullingar, Co Westmeath are now the parents of Ireland's smallest surviving premature baby. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/doctors-spell-it-out-abortion-is-never-medically-necessary/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/doctors-spell-it-out-abortion-is-never-medically-necessary/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:12:17 GMT In the wake of the European Court of Human Rights ruling in the ABC case, leading pro-life doctors have reiterated that abortion is never medically necessary. Dr Sean O Domhnaill of the Life Institute also said that it was crucial that the public was made aware that the most senior obstetricians and gynaecologists in the country has confirmed that medical treatment for conditions such as ectopic pregnancy and pre-eclampsia were not, nor had ever been, considered abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/labour-party-falls-16-percent-in-poll-following-support-for-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/labour-party-falls-16-percent-in-poll-following-support-for-abortion/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:10:34 GMT The Irish Labour Party has seen its support fall by 16% in opinion polls since it declared support for legalising abortion in Ireland in the wake of the European Court of Human Rights ruling in the ABC case. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/former-planned-parenthood-worker-tells-of-her-conversion-in-new-book/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/former-planned-parenthood-worker-tells-of-her-conversion-in-new-book/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:10:14 GMT Abby Johnson, a former abortion clinic worker turned pro-life advocate has released a new book recounting her conversion and it's currently no 11 on amazon.com's bestseller list. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/concern-rises-as-boots-begins-to-distribute-morning-after-pill-over-the-counter-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/concern-rises-as-boots-begins-to-distribute-morning-after-pill-over-the-counter-/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:08:49 GMT This week, the popular health and beauty store Boots, began distributing the morning after pill over the counter. The pill is now available for €45 at all of Boots stores throughout the country, without the need to visit a doctor. This has caused concern amongst the public and the medical community, as this could have serious consequences on the health and safety of women, and even the unborn. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/speaking-out-in-the-media-yd-and-the-life-institute-defend-life-in-the-wake-of-the-echr-ruling/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/speaking-out-in-the-media-yd-and-the-life-institute-defend-life-in-the-wake-of-the-echr-ruling/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:27:01 GMT We've been working hard to ensure pro-life voices are heard following the pro-abortion ruling from the European Court. You may have seen and heard our responses on RTÉ, SKY and BBC and here's a sample of press releases and letters printed ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/jim-caviezel-calls-abortion-the-greatest-moral-defect-of-the-western-world/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/jim-caviezel-calls-abortion-the-greatest-moral-defect-of-the-western-world/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:26:10 GMT Actor James Caviezel, who played Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ," said in a recent interview in Spain that he regards abortion as "the greatest moral defect of the western world." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-aborts-outnumbered-10-to-1-in-protests-following-european-court-ruling/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-aborts-outnumbered-10-to-1-in-protests-following-european-court-ruling/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:25:19 GMT Ireland's leading pro-life activists have reported that in a weekend of abortion protests following a ruling of the European Court of Human Rights, pro-life protestors have out numbered abortion supporters by ten to one. The protests were sparked by the Court's ruling in the ABC case which sought to overturn Ireland's ban on abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scientists-claim-adult-stem-cells-used-to-cure-man-of-hiv-and-leukemia/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scientists-claim-adult-stem-cells-used-to-cure-man-of-hiv-and-leukemia/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:29:26 GMT Scientists claim that a patient in Germany has been cured of both HIV and leukemia after receiving a bone marrow transplant that included stem cells from an HIV-resistant donor. Timothy Ray Brown, the 44-year-old year old patient, was first diagnosed with HIV in 1995, and diagnosed with leukemia in 2006. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/urgent-pro-life-protest-tomorrow/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/urgent-pro-life-protest-tomorrow/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:28:45 GMT URGENT!!! In light of the ruling by the European Court of Human Rights on Thursday, we will be protesting the Irish Family Planning Association (who sponsored the case) on Cathal Brugha Street in Dublin on Saturday December 18th at 2pm. We hope that you will be able to make it to this protest, as it is crucial for us to make the voice of the pro-life majority heard! http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/european-court-ruling-in-the-abc-case-is-intrusive-unwelcome-and-an-attempt-to-violate-irelands-pro-life-laws/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/european-court-ruling-in-the-abc-case-is-intrusive-unwelcome-and-an-attempt-to-violate-irelands-pro-life-laws/ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:30:04 GMT Youth Defence has described the ruling by the European Court of Human Rights in the ABC case as "intrusive, unwelcome and an attempt to violate Ireland's pro-life laws". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-christmas-celebrate-life-weekend-december-18th-19th/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-christmas-celebrate-life-weekend-december-18th-19th/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:28:29 GMT Come join the members of Youth Defence and the Life Institute, at 5:30pm at the Garden of Remembrance, for a special Christmas pro-life witness. This event will help us to celebrate the greatest gift of Christmas, which is the gift of life. We will be praying for the unborn and passing out leaflets to the public, and we will close this occasion by illuminating the sky with special pro-life sky lanterns. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-european-case-ruling-on-irish-abortion-case-expected-december-16th/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-european-case-ruling-on-irish-abortion-case-expected-december-16th/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:27:56 GMT Youth Defence has learned that a ruling on the ABC abortion case is expected to be handed down by the European Court of Human Rights on December 16th. This case - which is being sponsored by the Irish Family Planning Association - is an attempt to overrule Ireland's pro-life laws, and make abortion legal in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/please-sign-the-pro-life-petition-now/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/please-sign-the-pro-life-petition-now/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:27:24 GMT This is a special request that will take just a minute of your time. Please sign the pro-life petition seeking to protect life from conception on the Life Institute website. http://www.thelifeinstitute.net/petition/protect-t... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dr-colin-mcguckins-extraordinary-viva-la-vida-talk-now-available-on-youtube/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dr-colin-mcguckins-extraordinary-viva-la-vida-talk-now-available-on-youtube/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:26:45 GMT The amazing and inspiring presentation by Dr. Colin McGuckin from this year's Viva La Vida conference is now available on our YouTube channel. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-from-brazil-82-percent-oppose-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-from-brazil-82-percent-oppose-abortion/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:53:31 GMT According to a recently released study, the citizens of Brazil overwhelmingly reject the pro-abortion agenda of the political party ruling Brazil at the moment. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-to-host-pro-life-youth-festival-at-world-youth-day-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-to-host-pro-life-youth-festival-at-world-youth-day-/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:53:04 GMT The 3rd Annual Viva La Vida! Pro-Life Youth Conference will take place in Madrid as part of World Youth Day 2011. World Youth Day is the largest gathering of Christian youth worldwide. WYD brings young people together from all over the world, to celebrate their faith and to be a part of an unforgettable, inspiring, and life-changing experience. And now, Viva La Vida! is going to be a huge part of this amazing experience. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/jill-staneks-amazing-viva-la-vida-talk-now-available-on-youtube/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/jill-staneks-amazing-viva-la-vida-talk-now-available-on-youtube/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:52:26 GMT The inspiring and moving presentation by American nurse and blogger Jill Stanek from this year's Viva La Vida! Conference, is now available on our YouTube channel. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-why-life-is-at-the-heart-of-advent/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/blog-why-life-is-at-the-heart-of-advent/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:52:19 GMT The first Sunday of Advent is the start of the Christmas season. This year, Pope Benedict XVI invited the world to begin preparations for Christmas by joining in a vigil for unborn human life. It was both a fitting and an extraordinary call. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-action-league-works-to-save-babies-after-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-action-league-works-to-save-babies-after-abortion/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:51:42 GMT The Pro-Life Action League is joining forces with the Resurrection Medical Center and The Women's Center to form a new alliance that has established a protocol for assisting women who change their minds after initiating a second trimester abortion procedure. This is the first time an effort such as this has been brought to Chicago and will definitely be a model for Catholic hospitals around the United States. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scotland-euthanasia-bill-defeated-for-a-second-time/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scotland-euthanasia-bill-defeated-for-a-second-time/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:51:02 GMT A bill that would have seen Scotland legalize assisted suicide was defeated this week, for a second time. The measure to legalize euthanasia was voted down last month, and this past week, was brought to a vote for a second time, and again defeated. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-partake-in-popes-vigil-for-the-protection-of-all-human-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-partake-in-popes-vigil-for-the-protection-of-all-human-life/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:22:22 GMT Youth Defence members across Ireland and in Rome took part in the wonderful unprecedented vigil for all unborn human life announced by Pope Benedict and held last Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and in parishes and dioceses across the world. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-leukemia-patient-completely-cured-using-cord-blood-stem-cells/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-leukemia-patient-completely-cured-using-cord-blood-stem-cells/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:21:46 GMT Doctors associated with the German umbilical cord blood bank Vita 34 claim that they have successfully cured a child's leukemia using an infusion of stem cells from umbilical cord blood. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-york-city-council-attacks-crisis-pregnancy-centres-supports-planned-parenthood/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-york-city-council-attacks-crisis-pregnancy-centres-supports-planned-parenthood/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:21:08 GMT The New York City Council recently put forth legislation attacking crisis pregnancy centres and wishes to force New York Crisis Pregnancy Centres (CPCs) to specify in all of their advertising that they do not offer abortions. This legislation would also force the centres to state that they do not have licensed medical staff on their premises, if in fact that is the case. They would also have to post these signs at their offices. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-s-new-website-see-niamh-ui-bhriains-blog-on-the-eu-rescue-and-implications-for-the-unborn/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-s-new-website-see-niamh-ui-bhriains-blog-on-the-eu-rescue-and-implications-for-the-unborn/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:50:20 GMT This week saw the launch of the new website for the Life Institute, Youth Defence's sister group and an important voice for Life in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breast-cancer-and-abortion-life-institute-sets-the-record-straight-in-the-irish-medical-news/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breast-cancer-and-abortion-life-institute-sets-the-record-straight-in-the-irish-medical-news/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:49:30 GMT In 2003 Dr Louise Brinton, the US National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Chief of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, served as chairperson at an NCI workshop to assess whether abortion was implicated as a breast cancer risk. In the opinion of "over 100 of the world's leading experts", said the subsequent NCI report, including Dr Brinton, the answer was an emphatic no. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/compelling-pro-life-billboard-gets-huge-response-from-the-public/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/compelling-pro-life-billboard-gets-huge-response-from-the-public/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:20:34 GMT Two weeks into our You Me Everybody campaign we're delighted to report that our colourful, thought-provoking pro-life billboards have drawn a huge response from the public. We've seen a surge in queries to the office, information requests are piling in, and the billboards are driving a rise in public awareness of the need to protect the human embryo. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-notice-details-of-popes-extraordinary-vigil-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-notice-details-of-popes-extraordinary-vigil-for-life/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:20:02 GMT As you will have read in previous ezines, the Holy Father will celebrate a solemn Vigil for all unborn children in St Peter's Basilica coinciding with the first vespers of the First Sunday of Advent. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-to-gay-byrne-the-protection-of-life-is-a-human-rights-issue/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dana-to-gay-byrne-the-protection-of-life-is-a-human-rights-issue/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:19:33 GMT Former MEP Dana Rosemary Scallon has strongly defended human life in an interview with RTÉ's Gay Byrne. Dana was being interviewed for the series 'The Meaning of Life' and in a discussion of the pro-life work she undertook whilst representing Connaught/Ulster in Brussels, she said that the "protection of life is a human rights issue." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/priests-speaking-out-for-life-both-give-a-call-to-action/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/priests-speaking-out-for-life-both-give-a-call-to-action/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:18:52 GMT The arrests of five pro-life students at Carleton University should inspire pro-lifers to step up and engage in the pro-life battle, said Fr. Simon Lobo, brother of arrested Carleton Lifeline President Ruth Lobo, in a powerful homily in Ottawa on Sunday. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-spain-to-prime-minister-what-about-rights-of-unborn-children/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-spain-to-prime-minister-what-about-rights-of-unborn-children/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:14:20 GMT Youth Defence's Spanish grouping has challenged the Spanish prime minister José Luis Zapatero to recognize the rights of unborn children. Spokeswoman Ana Cabeza said that it was wholly hypocritical for Mr Zapatero to criticise Pope Benedict this week, when the Zapatero-led government refused to recognise the most fundamental right of every human being - the right to life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scottish-euthanasia-bill-rejected-overwhelmingly-by-committee/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scottish-euthanasia-bill-rejected-overwhelmingly-by-committee/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:12:12 GMT A bill that proposed to legalize assisted suicide in Scotland has been rejected by a committee of cross-party Scottish parliamentarians. A five-to-one majority of the committee said Wednesday that they could not recommend approval of the principles of the bill. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scientists-turn-skin-cells-into-blood-cells/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scientists-turn-skin-cells-into-blood-cells/ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:11:42 GMT In an important breakthrough, scientists at McMaster University have discovered how to make human blood from adult human skin. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/report-life-site-news-amazing-stem-cell-scientist-dr-colin-mcguckin-says-celebrity-drives-research-ethical-researchers-left-in-the-cold/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/report-life-site-news-amazing-stem-cell-scientist-dr-colin-mcguckin-says-celebrity-drives-research-ethical-researchers-left-in-the-cold/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:04:15 GMT Dr. Colin McGuckin, who was the first to synthesize living and functioning human liver tissue from adult stem cells, was speaking at a conference held by the leading Irish pro-life group Youth Defence. His topic was the medical and ethical advantages of research using "somatic" cells (those taken from the patient's own body) and stem cells derived from stored umbilical cord blood. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-youth-from-across-the-world-join-dublin-for-2nd-annual-viva-la-vida-conference/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-youth-from-across-the-world-join-dublin-for-2nd-annual-viva-la-vida-conference/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:03:31 GMT The 2nd annual Viva La Vida! pro-life youth conference was a tremendous success. Young people travelled from every corner of the country and from all over the world to be informed, to be inspired and to be together against abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/victorian-elections-to-have-major-effect-on-the-lives-of-australias-youngest-constituents-the-unborn/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/victorian-elections-to-have-major-effect-on-the-lives-of-australias-youngest-constituents-the-unborn/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:02:50 GMT On Saturday, 27 November 2010, 3.5 million Victorians will be voting in the Victorian State Elections in Australia. Since the passage of the Brumby Labor Government's "Abortion Law Reform Act 2008", the only way 20,000 pre-born Victorian children will regain their right to life will be to rid the Victorian Parliament of anti life legislators and elect pro life legislators in their place. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-pro-life-billboard-gets-great-response-also-answers-pope-benedicts-call-to-protect-nascent-human-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-pro-life-billboard-gets-great-response-also-answers-pope-benedicts-call-to-protect-nascent-human-life/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:02:04 GMT The pro-life group Youth Defence has said that Pope Benedict's call for a worldwide Vigil for All Nascent Human Life could not have come at a better time as the Irish campaign to protect the human embryo gathers speed. On Monday of this week, Youth Defence launched a new and exciting billboard campaign to protect the human embryo, and they plan to send the country's churches an accompanying fact-card on and before November 27th, highlighting the need to protect life from conception. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/three-irish-women-who-chose-adoption-over-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/three-irish-women-who-chose-adoption-over-abortion/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:01:20 GMT A feature in the Irish Times has pointed out that domestic adoption is rare in Ireland, and gave three life-affirming stories of women who chose to have their babies adopted. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yds-new-pro-life-billboard-launched-today/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yds-new-pro-life-billboard-launched-today/ Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:00:29 GMT The pro-life group Youth Defence has said that Pope Benedict's call for a worldwide Vigil for All Nascent Human Life could not have come at a better time as the Irish campaign to protect the human embryo gathers speed. Today, Youth Defence launches a new and exciting billboard campaign to protect the human embryo, and they plan to send the country's churches with an accompanying fact-card on and before November 27th, highlighting the need to protect life from conception. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/speaker-spotlight-includes-a-world-renowned-stem-cell-expert/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/speaker-spotlight-includes-a-world-renowned-stem-cell-expert/ Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:01:34 GMT Dr. Colin McGuckin is the Irish scientist at the forefront of stem cell research throughout the world. Dr. McGuckin made medical history when he led a team who created the world's first 'mini liver' from umbilical cord blood in 2005. He has said and proven that, "The best and easiest source (for stem cells) is cord blood stem cells, which are taken from a newborn baby." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/president-of-planned-parenthood-says-less-people-less-cost/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/president-of-planned-parenthood-says-less-people-less-cost/ Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:00:47 GMT The president of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards, has argued that the new federal health care reform ought to consider funding more of their work with taxpayer dollars because preventing new children leads to less government expense. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-reveals-abortion-boosts-cancer-risk-193-giving-birth-lowers-risk/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-reveals-abortion-boosts-cancer-risk-193-giving-birth-lowers-risk/ Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:00:13 GMT A recent report released by Iranian scientists claims that women who have had an abortion face a 193% increased risk of breast cancer, whereas women who carry a pregnancy to term have a lowered breast cancer risk compared with women who have never been pregnant. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-says-irish-times-caught-out-in-spin-on-abortion-pills/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-says-irish-times-caught-out-in-spin-on-abortion-pills/ Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:59:29 GMT The Life Institute has said that the Irish Times and other Irish media have been either "caught spinning" or are "guilty of lazy, sloppy journalism" in their coverage of custom seizures of abortion-inducing pills. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-video-by-population-research-institute-shows-obamacare-will-fund-abortions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-video-by-population-research-institute-shows-obamacare-will-fund-abortions/ Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:58:06 GMT A new video released by the Population Research Institute unveils the truth regarding Obama's recent health care reform legislation and the question of whether or not it allows for government monies to fund abortions. The video, entitled ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defences-new-pro-life-billboard-will-also-answer-pope-benedicts-call/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defences-new-pro-life-billboard-will-also-answer-pope-benedicts-call/ Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:13:03 GMT Pope Benedict XVI has called for a worldwide "Vigil for All Nascent Human Life" on 27 November - in the same month that Youth Defence's exciting new pro-life billboard campaign will hit Irish cities nationwide. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlights-andy-and-irene/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlights-andy-and-irene/ Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:12:28 GMT Andy Pollard is one of the world's leading experts in demographics, focusing his attention on the question of population. In the world today, we hear so often that the world is 'over-populated' but Pollard points out that Europe's population is shrinking and ageing at a disturbing rate. What happens to a country when the number of children being born simply collapses? http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/singer-susan-boyle-tells-how-her-mother-refused-to-abort-her/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/singer-susan-boyle-tells-how-her-mother-refused-to-abort-her/ Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:11:52 GMT This week, international singing phenomenon Susan Boyle revealed that doctors had told her mother to abort her, because they thought the pregnancy was 'too risky'. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/annual-report-verifies-planned-parenthood-is-driven-by-blood-money/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/annual-report-verifies-planned-parenthood-is-driven-by-blood-money/ Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:11:18 GMT Planned Parenthood recently published its 2008-09 annual report, which verifies that their main concern is not the wellbeing of women, but rather they are driven by money, and they make most of that money from killing babies. In analyzing Planned Parenthood's own documents, one can see that although they are beset by financial problems, they seem determined to increase their income by killing even more preborn human beings. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/candidate-for-us-congress-broadcasts-truth-of-abortion-using-graphic-abortion-ad/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/candidate-for-us-congress-broadcasts-truth-of-abortion-using-graphic-abortion-ad/ Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:10:44 GMT A Washington DC Congressional candidate is using her campaign advertisements as an outlet to spread the horrifying truth of abortion. The candidate, Missy Smith, is an avid pro-life activist and claims she doesn't intend to win the campaign against her opposing candidate (Rep. Eleanor Holmes), but remains focused on using her ads to expose the truth of abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlight-joe-and-eric/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlight-joe-and-eric/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:10:23 GMT Joe Lee is the Development Officer on ‘human rights and the issues of assisted suicide and euthanasia’ for the Society of the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) in Scotland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-the-new-promo-video-for-viva-la-vida-and-book-your-spot-while-you-still-can/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/watch-the-new-promo-video-for-viva-la-vida-and-book-your-spot-while-you-still-can/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:09:47 GMT The weeks are flying by and it's now just 21 days until our superb Viva la Vida pro-life youth conference. November 5th-7th at Griffith College in Dublin, is going to be an exciting and motivating weekend, with superb speakers, lots of opportunities, and a whole lot of fun. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/is-it-a-smile-amazing-scan-photo-shows-17-week-old-unborn-baby-beaming/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/is-it-a-smile-amazing-scan-photo-shows-17-week-old-unborn-baby-beaming/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:09:15 GMT This is the tiny face of a 17-week-old unborn baby, captured breaking into what seems to be a beautiful big smile during an ultrasound. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-stem-cell-scientists-who-are-forcing-obama-to-listen/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-stem-cell-scientists-who-are-forcing-obama-to-listen/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:08:42 GMT The two leading scientists behind the lawsuit which has temporarily blocked Obama's push for federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research say they were motivated by ethical objections to the destruction of human embryos for medical research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/-judge-describes-abortionist-as-a-clear-and-imminent-danger-to-public-health/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/-judge-describes-abortionist-as-a-clear-and-imminent-danger-to-public-health/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:08:10 GMT In a marathon hearing lasting nearly nine hours, the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners formally suspended the medical license of Steven Chase Brigham, ruling that he presented “a clear and imminent danger to the public health and ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-join-precious-life-at-conference-demonstration/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-join-precious-life-at-conference-demonstration/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:07:36 GMT Precious Life organised the Prayer Vigil and Demonstration against the FPA abortion conference in Co. Down on Friday 8th October. The event was a success, with hundreds of people from across Ireland gathering in Newcastle to be a voice for our unborn children. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlight-bryan-and-roseann/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlight-bryan-and-roseann/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:57:24 GMT Bryan Kemper is the founder and president of Stand True Ministries, a Christ-centered pro-life group determined to awaken the youth of this country and share the message of life and the Gospel of Christ. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pl-and-yd-protest-at-abortion-conference-bishops-describe-conference-as-deplorable-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pl-and-yd-protest-at-abortion-conference-bishops-describe-conference-as-deplorable-/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:56:35 GMT Youth Defence members have joined Precious Life in protesting at a conference providing lectures on abortion techniques in Co Down. The conference, hosted by the Family Planning Association and sponsored by the Joseph Rowntree Trust, aimed to teach practitioners about the grisly, ugly business of abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/five-canadian-pro-life-university-students-arrested-for-setting-up-pro-life-display/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/five-canadian-pro-life-university-students-arrested-for-setting-up-pro-life-display/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:56:01 GMT Four pro-life students at the Carleton University and one from Queen's University were arrested this morning by Ottawa city police as they prepared to conduct a peaceful pro-life demonstration on Carleton's campus. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-the-beautiful-story-of-bryce-daniel-whose-mother-was-told-to-abort-him/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-the-beautiful-story-of-bryce-daniel-whose-mother-was-told-to-abort-him/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:55:28 GMT The story of Bryce Daniel is a touching and heartfelt account of a baby who lived - and prospers - because of the love and moral strength of a mother and father. Bryce's mother and her husband struggled to have children, facing the heartbreak of two miscarried babies before conceiving a third time with Bryce Daniel. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-council-of-europes-failed-attempt-to-end-conscientious-objection/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-council-of-europes-failed-attempt-to-end-conscientious-objection/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:54:53 GMT An attempt by the Council of Europe to end the right of doctors to conscientiously object to abortion and euthanasia has failed. Socialists in the Council (an unelected body separate from the EU) were pushing a draft resolution this week that would force doctors and other medical professionals to promote and even perform abortion, regardless of their personal, moral or religious views. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/brazil-abortion-policy-the-cause-of-political-upset/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/brazil-abortion-policy-the-cause-of-political-upset/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:54:16 GMT Abortion has become a major issue in Brazil's presidential - forcing the Workers Party's Dilma Rousseff, to second round contest, after a surprisingly strong showing by the strongly pro-life Green Party candidate Marina Silva. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bishop-calls-on-members-of-dutch-parliament-to-place-full-ban-on-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bishop-calls-on-members-of-dutch-parliament-to-place-full-ban-on-abortion/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:12:06 GMT Msgr. Everard de Jong, auxiliary bishop of Roermond, has written a letter to the members of the Dutch parliament, in which he calls for a full ban on abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-protest-at-the-dail-calls-for-protection-of-human-embryos/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-protest-at-the-dail-calls-for-protection-of-human-embryos/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:37:04 GMT Members of Youth Defence were outside of Dáil Éireann on Wednesday as TDs and Senators returned to work after their very (long) break. The young pro-life volunteers held a massive banner featuring a picture of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Minister for Health Mary Harney on one side and a little embryo on the other side. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlight--jill-stanek-and-monica-digiacomo/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-speaker-spotlight--jill-stanek-and-monica-digiacomo/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:36:25 GMT   Jill Stanek  Jill Stanek was a registered nurse in the Labor & Delivery Department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL, when she discovered that not only were abortions being committed there, but babies were surviving the ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/day-for-life-prayer-at-st-josephs-in-phibsboro-on-october-3rd-at-2pm/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/day-for-life-prayer-at-st-josephs-in-phibsboro-on-october-3rd-at-2pm/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:35:07 GMT This Sunday is Day for Life Sunday all around the world. Many countries are partaking in protests, prayer vigils, and special events promoting the respect of all human life. Many priests will be focusing their homilies on life issues and striving to spread the pro-life message in churches throughout the world. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-plans-to-protest-abortion-conference-in-northern-ireland-next-week/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-plans-to-protest-abortion-conference-in-northern-ireland-next-week/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:32:08 GMT As reported in an earlier YD ezine, next week, on the 7th and 8th of October, an abortion conference is being held in County Down, despite huge protests to the hotel facilitating the conference. Precious Life is planning to protest this event, and have called for support from pro-lifers throughout Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ultrasound-hits-the-ground-running-for-students-for-life-in-nui-maynooth/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ultrasound-hits-the-ground-running-for-students-for-life-in-nui-maynooth/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:31:33 GMT This week was Clubs and Societies week at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth.   YD’s college network, Ultrasound, helped kick off the week by setting up a pro-life stall in Maynooth.  The Ultrasound members ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/stem-cells-help-rebuild-womans-shattered-leg/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/stem-cells-help-rebuild-womans-shattered-leg/ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:30:56 GMT A groundbreaking surgical technique has been used to rebuild the leg of a woman who suffered a bad break in a hit-and-run accident. Diane Stuttard from the U.K. had been told she would have to have her leg amputated after 11 operations failed to fix her bones. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-gains-more-than-10000-supporters-on-facebook-while-project-truth-clocks-up-36000-views-and-counting/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-gains-more-than-10000-supporters-on-facebook-while-project-truth-clocks-up-36000-views-and-counting/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:14:43 GMT This week, Youth Defence members reached more than 10,000 supporters on Facebook - good news for pro-life efforts to reach young people with the message for life. It's the first time any Irish pro-life group managed to break the 10,000 marker on the popular social networking site, but Youth Defence say they are hoping to double that number as soon as possible. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/massive-number-of-pro-life-groups-worldwide-taking-a-stand-up-for-life-with-the-launch-40-days-for-life-campaign/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/massive-number-of-pro-life-groups-worldwide-taking-a-stand-up-for-life-with-the-launch-40-days-for-life-campaign/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:14:19 GMT The sixth annual 40 Days for Life campaign kicks off with a record number of 238 locations in the US, Canada, Australia, England, the north of Ireland and Denmark are participating 40 Days for Life campaigns of prayer and fasting from, September 22, through to October 31. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/two-members-of-british-pro-life-group-abort-67-arrested-for-showing-the-truth-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/two-members-of-british-pro-life-group-abort-67-arrested-for-showing-the-truth-/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:13:52 GMT Two pro-life activists were arrested this month in Brighton for displaying a photograph of what abortion does to an unborn baby close to a publicly-funded abortion clinic. The clinic alleged that the sign was "distressing" and the Abort-67 members were then arrested by police when they refused to take the sign down. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/microbiologist-hundreds-of-studies-confirm-abortion-breast-cancer-link/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/microbiologist-hundreds-of-studies-confirm-abortion-breast-cancer-link/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:13:29 GMT A senior microbiologist says the science of the past fifty years has made it "abundantly clear" that there is a link between induced abortion and breast cancer. Furthermore, he argues that there are so many published studies confirming this link that it will take several months to post one each day on his blog http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/negative-psychological-impact-of-abortion-results-from-hard-wiring-in-womens-brains/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/negative-psychological-impact-of-abortion-results-from-hard-wiring-in-womens-brains/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:12:33 GMT "Women are hard-wired for relationships - and a woman's relationship to her baby is one of the most powerful of all, whether she realizes it or not. The hard-wiring of the brain may explain many women's disturbing post-abortion feelings," write Evelyn Birge Vitz and Paul C. Vitz in an article (www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2010/09/1657) published in the September 20 issue of Public Discourse. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-photo-how-can-anyone-deny-the-humanity-of-this-baby/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amazing-photo-how-can-anyone-deny-the-humanity-of-this-baby/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:50:31 GMT This picture is a photo of a six week or eight week gestational age intact embryo. This embryo was a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and unfortunately was not able to be saved. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pope-benedicts-visit-to-boost-pro-life-cause/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pope-benedicts-visit-to-boost-pro-life-cause/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:49:51 GMT Pope Benedict is one of the world's foremost defenders of human life and he often uses high profile events to oppose abortion and embryonic stem cell research. His visit to Britain is expected to boost the work of those involved in the pro-life cause, some of whom have welcomed his first address in the UK as a call to action for the faithful. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/husband-sacrifices-life-to-save-wife-and-unborn-child/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/husband-sacrifices-life-to-save-wife-and-unborn-child/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:48:35 GMT 31-year-old Erin Wood has shared the heart-breaking, yet heroic, story of her husband who sacrificed his life for her life and the life of their unborn child. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/extremists-pro-lifers-and-abolitionists-share-common-insults/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/extremists-pro-lifers-and-abolitionists-share-common-insults/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:47:56 GMT Blogger Shirley Moore recently wrote an excellent article on so-called 'extremism', making a correlation between pro-lifers and abolitionists. In Moore's article, she spoke about 19th Century abolitionists, and most particularly to William Lloyd Garrison, who was the editor of the anti-slavery newspaper, The Liberator. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/suspension-of-stem-cell-funding-ban-criticised-by-youth-defence/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/suspension-of-stem-cell-funding-ban-criticised-by-youth-defence/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:15:40 GMT Youth Defence has said that it was "regrettable and wrong-headed" of the US Court of Appeals to put a hold on the stem cell funding ban enforced a court last month. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/stop-the-spin-on-stem-cells-the-life-institute-points-out-the-facts-to-the-sunday-business-post/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/stop-the-spin-on-stem-cells-the-life-institute-points-out-the-facts-to-the-sunday-business-post/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:28:58 GMT The Life Institute has written to the Sunday Buiness Post to ask that the spin in favour of stem cell research desists. Last Sunday, the newspaper ran a lengthy feature supporting the Irish Stem Cell Foundation and giving uncritical coverage to the pronouncements of its director, Dr Stephen Sullivan. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/25000-views-and-counting-project-truth-ad-becoming-a-youtube-hit/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/25000-views-and-counting-project-truth-ad-becoming-a-youtube-hit/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:28:14 GMT Youth Defence's pro-life advert, Project Truth, has already notched up 25,000 hits on You Tube - but the pro-life activists want to reach 100,000 in the near future. It's a great achievement for the previously-banned pro-life message, and viewers are complimenting the beauty and poignancy of the advert. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/jailed-chinese-forced-abortion-whistleblower-due-for-release/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/jailed-chinese-forced-abortion-whistleblower-due-for-release/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:27:09 GMT A blind Chinese activist who has suffered extreme abuse by government authorities for revealing the coercive nature of the country's one-child policy is due to be set free after serving a four-year prison sentence. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bio-ethics-blog-monitors-push-for-euthanasia/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bio-ethics-blog-monitors-push-for-euthanasia/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:26:08 GMT A new bio-ethics blog is monitoring the push for euthanasia in Britain. BioEdge.org contains interesting commentary on cutting-edge bioethical issues. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-alert-ask-hotel-to-cancel-all-ireland-conference-pushing-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-alert-ask-hotel-to-cancel-all-ireland-conference-pushing-abortion/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:31:44 GMT The Family Planning Association (FPA) and Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) have just released plans for the "First All-Ireland Conference on Abortion and Clinical Practice", which features will host numerous speakers from the major abortion organisations - Marie Stopes International, British Pregnancy Advisory Service, and Brook. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-yd-prepares-to-launch-a-billboard-campaign-on-the-human-embryo/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/breaking-news-yd-prepares-to-launch-a-billboard-campaign-on-the-human-embryo/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:28:45 GMT In a matter of weeks, Youth Defence will launch a country-wide billboard campaign calling for full protection for the human embryo. As we’ve been reporting, the Minister for Health Mary Harney claims that she intends to bring forward proposals to Government this year to draft legislation to govern the area of "Assisted Human Reproduction" and embryonic stem cell research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/obamas-liberal-anti-life-policies-are-sparking-pro-life-opposition/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/obamas-liberal-anti-life-policies-are-sparking-pro-life-opposition/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:27:54 GMT For only the second time in the history, a recent Gallup poll shows almost half of Americans say Democrats are too liberal - and that includes President Barack Obama. Pro-life activists say the findings, taken in tandem with poll findings that say the majority of Americans now describe themselves as pro-life, show a strong kick-back against the radical pro-abortion agenda the President and his government have been pushing. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-its-time-to-bring-young-people-to-the-pro-life-message-again/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-its-time-to-bring-young-people-to-the-pro-life-message-again/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:27:13 GMT Youth Defence's Viva la Vida conference was a huge success last year, and brought young people from all over the country to learn how to become pro-life activists and leaders. They've gone on to do amazing work in their own areas, on campus and on pro-life tours. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-finds-later-abortions-linked-to-mental-health-risks-women-pressured/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-finds-later-abortions-linked-to-mental-health-risks-women-pressured/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:26:23 GMT A new study finds the later a woman has an abortion the more likely it is that she faces mental health risks and is under pressure from a partner or others to have an abortion she may not otherwise want. Women getting later abortions also are more likely to be ambivalent about having an abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thousands-sign-petition-against-embryonic-stem-cell-research-in-knock/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thousands-sign-petition-against-embryonic-stem-cell-research-in-knock/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:11:35 GMT For the past two weeks, a group of volunteers from Youth Defence were in Knock collecting signatures against embryonic stem cell research. The members of YD were able to collect thousands of signatures that will be sent to Minister for Health Mary Harney, calling for her to legislate against embryonic stem cell research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life--hrc-loss-of-funding-due-to-exposure-of-pro-abortion-agenda/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life--hrc-loss-of-funding-due-to-exposure-of-pro-abortion-agenda/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:07:39 GMT Precious Life has welcomed the news that the head of Northern Ireland's Human Rights Commission is to step down a year early. Monica McWilliams has announced she will leave next August rather than in 2012. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/us-court-rules-against-obamas-embryonic-stem-cell-policy/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/us-court-rules-against-obamas-embryonic-stem-cell-policy/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:53:32 GMT US funding of embryonic stem cell research was brought to an epic halt this week by a U.S. district court. Since taking office, President Barack Obama has supported government funding for the destruction of human embryos in the name of "research". But, on Monday, a U.S. district court issued a preliminary injunction, which brought all federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research to an end. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-mothers-touch-brings-baby-back-to-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-mothers-touch-brings-baby-back-to-life/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:52:59 GMT An Australian mother has told how her touch brought her 'dead' baby back to life. Doctors gave tiny Jamie Ogg no chance of survival when he was born prematurely at 27 weeks weighing just 2lb. His twin sister Emily had survived but after battling for 20 minutes to get him to breathe Jamie was declared dead. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/40-days-for-life-campaign-expected-to-be-largest-yet/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/40-days-for-life-campaign-expected-to-be-largest-yet/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:52:06 GMT The next 40 Days for Life campaign involving prayer at abortion centers across the nation will be the largest one yet. The campaigns have been responsible for reinvigorating local pro-life efforts, closing abortion facilities and changing the minds of abortion staffers and women considering abortions. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/can-you-help-summer-of-life-not-over-until-we-reach-100000-petitions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/can-you-help-summer-of-life-not-over-until-we-reach-100000-petitions/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:14:06 GMT As you read this ezine, Youth Defence volunteers are busy in Knock gathering signatures to a pro-life petition opposing embryo research and calling for life to be protected from conception. We also held a busy stall in Clanmacnois last weekend and have a another two weeks on non-stop activities planned. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/alert-right-to-conscientious-objection-threatened-at-council-of-europe/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/alert-right-to-conscientious-objection-threatened-at-council-of-europe/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:13:37 GMT A report on conscientious objection in medicine will be debated in early October in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). PACE consists of elected representatives from the legislatures of the 47 member-states of the Council of Europe. (Please note that the council is entirely separate from the European Union.) http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/where-did-the-love-go-singapore-runs-a-dating-campaign-to-help-birth-rate/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/where-did-the-love-go-singapore-runs-a-dating-campaign-to-help-birth-rate/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:13:07 GMT Singapore is launching yet another campaign to promote dating among its notoriously love-shy singles as the city-state grapples with low birth and marriage rates. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-philippines-says-yes-to-life-and-no-to-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-philippines-says-yes-to-life-and-no-to-abortion/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:25:04 GMT The Philippines has once again rejected attempts to legalise abortion. Filipino lawmakers, backed by the majority of the people and by religious leaders, have affirmed their support for human life by rejecting an appeal from various pro-abortion organizations which had urged the nation's Congress to pass a law allowing so-called "safe and legal abortion" http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/project-truth-were-hoping-this-pro-life-ad-will-reach-an-enormous-audience/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/project-truth-were-hoping-this-pro-life-ad-will-reach-an-enormous-audience/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:24:28 GMT "Her heart has been beating since she was 18 days old". That's the first line of Youth Defence's beautiful pro-life video advert which has already clocked up 11,000 views on YouTube, just a week after it was first posted. The advert was the 'most shared' Irish video on YouTube via Facebook yesterday! http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/adult-stem-cells-treat-kids-with-deadly-skin-disease/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/adult-stem-cells-treat-kids-with-deadly-skin-disease/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:12:34 GMT Adult stem cells have been used successfully to treat children with a deadly skin disease known as recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB; one of the most severe forms of epidermolysis bullosa, a set of genetic skin diseases.) http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/successful-treatment-on-irish-boy-using-adult-stem-cells/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/successful-treatment-on-irish-boy-using-adult-stem-cells/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:02:02 GMT A boy from Northern Ireland was released from hospital yesterday after pioneering surgery to rebuild his windpipe using his stem cells. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-launches-project-truth/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-launches-project-truth/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:59:51 GMT Youth Defence released a radio ad 14 years ago, that was simple, honest, and truthful. This ad, entitled Project Truth, featured a young woman's voice offering facts about "when a baby's heart starts to beat", "when a baby's brain is functioning", and more. The ad ends with the woman saying, "Have you any conception what abortion is really about?" http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/huge-rise-in-11-year-olds-being-put-on-the-birth-control-pill/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/huge-rise-in-11-year-olds-being-put-on-the-birth-control-pill/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:01:15 GMT The number of 11 and 12-year-old girls prescribed the pill by a family doctor has soared five-fold in the past decade, according to figures. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-calling-people-to-file-complaints/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-calling-people-to-file-complaints/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:38 GMT Precious Life released a statement today, calling for people to file complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) with regards to the Marie Stopes International adverts that were aired. Over 1000 complaints about the ads being misleading, offensive and harmful were received by the ASA. But, today the ASA announced that they have rejected the complaints and claim the ads did not mislead viewers because abortion wasn’t mentioned. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-york-times-admits-adult-stem-cells-are-best/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-york-times-admits-adult-stem-cells-are-best/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:59:26 GMT This week, the New York Times admitted something that Youth Defence has been saying since the beginning; use Adult stem cells, NOT Embryonic stem cells. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/summer-of-life-campaign-intensifies/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/summer-of-life-campaign-intensifies/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:58:21 GMT As the summer comes to an end, our Summer for Life campaign is moving forward and the battle is intensifying. As stated in last weeks ezine, the Minister for Health Mary Harney said that she intends to bring forward proposals to Government this year with a view to drafting legislation to govern the area of "Assisted Human Reproduction" and Embryonic Stem Cell research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-documentary-eggsploitation-reveals-secrets-of-infertility-industry/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-documentary-eggsploitation-reveals-secrets-of-infertility-industry/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:00:09 GMT "The infertility industry has a dirty little secret..." or quite a few of them, actually. The American-based Center for Bioethics and Culture Network (CBCN) has made a point to reveal those secrets this summer. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exclusive-taxpayers-funding-abortion-referral-agencies/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exclusive-taxpayers-funding-abortion-referral-agencies/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:59:42 GMT An incredible 55% of the income earned in 2009 by abortion referral agents, the Irish Family Planning Association, comes from grants - the bulk of which are taxpayer-funded government grants. Financial statements obtained by Youth Defence revealed that out of an income of €2,747,453, an astonishing 55%, or €1,509,333, was made up of grants. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/summer-of-life-campaign-to-gather-100000-people-to-protect-the-human-embryo/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/summer-of-life-campaign-to-gather-100000-people-to-protect-the-human-embryo/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:59:17 GMT The Minister for Health Mary Harney said that she intends to bring forward proposals to Government this year with a view to drafting legislation to govern the area of "Assisted Human Reproduction" and Embryonic Stem Cell research. This is a desperate situation, as it could open the “floodgates” to the destruction and disregard for human embryos. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/imprisoned-pro-lifer-arrested-for-sidewalk-counselling-acquitted-of-charges/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/imprisoned-pro-lifer-arrested-for-sidewalk-counselling-acquitted-of-charges/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:58:48 GMT Mary Wagner, the young woman who was jailed earlier this year for entering an abortion clinic and counseling women and abortion workers, has been acquitted of all charges and freed from jail. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/expert-three-times-as-many-people-have-brought-3-times-the-wealth/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/expert-three-times-as-many-people-have-brought-3-times-the-wealth/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:58:15 GMT At the TEDGlobal conference this week, Matt Ridley, a rational optimist stated that humans are the only species that get more prosperous as its population increases. Ridley went on to say that there are three times more people on the planet than there were in the 1950s, but people are three times more prosperous. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/roadshow-2010-a-great-success/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/roadshow-2010-a-great-success/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:11:31 GMT 70 volunteers, 20 towns visited and 100,000 pieces of pro-life information distributed - The 20th Anniversary Roadshow was a roadshow to remember! http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/namibian-women-are-being-sterilised-against-their-will/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/namibian-women-are-being-sterilised-against-their-will/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:11:21 GMT The International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Namibia (ICW-Namibia) and the Windhoek-based Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) have documented the stories of dozens of HIV-positive women who were sterilized against their will in public hospitals. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/missouri-passes-new-law-that-supports-the-unborn-mothers-and-us-taxpayers/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/missouri-passes-new-law-that-supports-the-unborn-mothers-and-us-taxpayers/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:10:39 GMT Missouri just passed a law that will significantly enhance the state's informed consent protections for pregnant women and make Missouri the fifth state to opt out of the abortion mandate in the federal health care law. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-man-blinks-his-eyes-saves-his-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-man-blinks-his-eyes-saves-his-life/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:10:05 GMT A man named Richard Rudd was left paralysed and brain damaged after suffering a motorbike accident last October. Richard's father reluctantly gave permission for treatment to be withdrawn from his 43-year-old son at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/warren-buffets-billions-support-abortion-cause/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/warren-buffets-billions-support-abortion-cause/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:08:55 GMT Billionaire investing mogul Warren Buffett has been secretly backing a campaign to combat the decrease in doctors who are training as abortionists and to bring abortion into the mainstream of medicine, revealed the New York Times this week. In a NYT's cover story, journalist Emily Bazelon describes how abortion "rights" activists are working to "recast doctors, changing them from a weak link of abortion to a strong one." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/more-than-170-leaders-from-21-countries-sign-kenya-pro-life-petition/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/more-than-170-leaders-from-21-countries-sign-kenya-pro-life-petition/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:05:30 GMT With just two weeks to go until Kenyans vote on a new Constitution, World Congress of Families Managing Director Larry Jacobs announced the conclusion of a successful petition drive, "In Support Of The 'No' Campaign - Kenyans Opposed To The Pro-Abortion Constitution." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-roadshow-making-maximum-impact-in-towns-and-cities-across-the-country/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-roadshow-making-maximum-impact-in-towns-and-cities-across-the-country/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:00:45 GMT Just four days after the Rally, Youth Defence's National Pro-Life Roadshow got underway visiting twenty towns and cities in ten days of non-stop pro-life activity. Up to 70 young people will take part in the event which reaches many thousands of people each year. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scotland-the-brave-youth-pro-life-roadshow-also-takes-off-there/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/scotland-the-brave-youth-pro-life-roadshow-also-takes-off-there/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:00:13 GMT This year, as part of their Summer Youth Program, SPUC Scotland has organised their first Summer Roadshow. Organiser Joe Lee told YD "We are going to be visiting different cities throughout Scotland spreading the pro-life message with our street stall. We'll be getting information out there as to how the baby develops in the womb, the harm that abortion causes women and discussing with people a whole host of pro-life issues." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nominees-to-irish-supreme-court-are-cause-of-concern-to-pro-life-activists/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nominees-to-irish-supreme-court-are-cause-of-concern-to-pro-life-activists/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:59:45 GMT The Life Institute has said that the recent nomination of Irish High Court judge, Justice Liam McKechnie, to the Supreme Court is of concern to pro-life activists. Spokesman Dr Sean O Domhnaill said that the government's decision to nominate McKechnie is particularly worrying given that it comes after the 'leapfrog' appointment of barrister Donal O Donnell straight from the Bar on to the Supreme Court. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/all-ireland-rally-for-life-hears-that-ireland-is-a-light-to-the-world/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/all-ireland-rally-for-life-hears-that-ireland-is-a-light-to-the-world/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:59:17 GMT Organisers of the hugely successful Rally for Life in Belfast say they were thrilled with the huge turnout for life in Belfast. Up to 4,000 people marched in the bright sunshine through the packed Belfast shopping district, which came to a standstill as the colourful and lively parade passed through. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/one-in-a-million-baby-born-at-23-weeks-is-now-a-thriving-toddler-all-set-for-pre-school/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/one-in-a-million-baby-born-at-23-weeks-is-now-a-thriving-toddler-all-set-for-pre-school/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:58:43 GMT A heart-warming story in the Daily Mail, tells of the premature baby given a million-to-one chance of survival and who is now a thriving toddler. At a time when there are disturbing calls in the UK to abandon treatment for premature babies, it's a story that inspires. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/change-of-tide-former-esc-researcher-abandons-field-for-ipscs-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/change-of-tide-former-esc-researcher-abandons-field-for-ipscs-/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:58:11 GMT Ethicist Wesley Smith, who toured Irish colleges with Youth Defence as part of their "Stop Embryo Research in UCC" campaign writes an exceptionally well-informed blog on ethical issues. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spanish-archbishop-urges-defiance-of-abortion-law-this-law-is-no-law/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spanish-archbishop-urges-defiance-of-abortion-law-this-law-is-no-law/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:57:44 GMT The Archbishop of Burgos, Francisco Gil Hellin, has issued a call to Spanish Catholics to resist the country's new abortion law, which he says is no law at all. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-victory-as-abortion-guidelines-withdrawn-in-the-north/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-victory-as-abortion-guidelines-withdrawn-in-the-north/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:57:16 GMT We're very glad to report that, just days after the massive Rally for Life in Belfast, the health department in the north of Ireland has officially withdrawn the abortion guidelines they had re-issued. As previously reported, pro-life organizations have argued from the beginning that this document could be used to legalize abortion through the back door. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thousands-attending-pro-life-rally-told-of-urgent-need-to-stop-embryo-research-legislation/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/thousands-attending-pro-life-rally-told-of-urgent-need-to-stop-embryo-research-legislation/ Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:01:04 GMT Up to four thousand people have attended the All Ireland Rally for Life in Belfast. The colourful parade attracted maximum attention as it made its way though the busy Belfast shopping district before hearing speeches from pro-life leaders in Custom House Square. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bishop-boyce-sends-strong-pro-life-message-to-rally-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/bishop-boyce-sends-strong-pro-life-message-to-rally-for-life/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:00:33 GMT The Bishop of Raphoe has sent a strong pro-life message to the All-Ireland Rally for Life which will take place tomorrow in Belfast. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-says-foetal-pain-study-ignores-evidence-and-misses-the-point/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-says-foetal-pain-study-ignores-evidence-and-misses-the-point/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:00:05 GMT The Life Institute has said that a foetal pain study carried out by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG), ignored published evidence of fetal pain and awareness and misses the point of opposition to abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/german-court-opens-door-to-limited-euthanasia/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/german-court-opens-door-to-limited-euthanasia/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:59:30 GMT Germany' s Federal high court in a landmark ruling has opened the door to limited euthanasia if a person requests explicitly not to be kept alive by artificial means. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/plan-says-obama-supreme-court-nominee-would-be-a-disaster-for-pro-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/plan-says-obama-supreme-court-nominee-would-be-a-disaster-for-pro-life/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:59:07 GMT Elena Kagan, the choice of President Barack Obama to fill the void on the U. S. Supreme Court, is a disaster. Her confirmation seems a sure thing, and if she is confirmed, it will mean not only that we will have another judge who supports abortion, but we will have one who will make the Constitution mean whatever she wants it to mean—and she wants it to mean some very unconstitutional things. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life-will-see-launch-of-crucial-campaign-to-protect-the-human-embryo/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life-will-see-launch-of-crucial-campaign-to-protect-the-human-embryo/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:58:40 GMT The All-Ireland Rally for Life, which will take place in Belfast on Saturday, will see the launch of a major six month campaign to prevent embryo research and embryo killing becoming legal in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/promo-video-for-all-ireland-rally-for-life-in-belfast/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/promo-video-for-all-ireland-rally-for-life-in-belfast/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:35:55 GMT The All-Ireland Rally for Life Committee has just released a new 60 second video promoting the upcoming Rally for Life in Belfast. Check it out here: http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/leading-feminist-says-ivf-a-lottery-and-a-nightmare/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/leading-feminist-says-ivf-a-lottery-and-a-nightmare/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:35:24 GMT Feminist author and campaigner, Germaine Greer, has described IVF as a "lottery" and a "nightmare". She added that it was "sold to people as a success story but its actually utter misery and trepidation". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/taiwan-to-pay-couples-to-have-babies/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/taiwan-to-pay-couples-to-have-babies/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:34:58 GMT Taiwan has one of the world's lowest birth rates and now the Taiwanese government has just released legislation that they will now be paying couples to have babies beginning January 2011. Low birthrates are becoming more and more evident throughout the world, so read what is going on in Taiwan, as it is only a taste of what is to come for the rest of the world. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-must-have-the-courage-to-resist-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-must-have-the-courage-to-resist-abortion/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:34:32 GMT YD activist and NUIG Life Society Auditor, Maria Mahoney, has called on the Irish people to "have the courage to resist attacks on human life." Writing in the Irish Independent, the young pro-life leader said that she agreed that "a woman's choice to destroy her unborn child is founded on panic or on fear - either of the future, of a particular person, or of the responsibilities of motherhood." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/man-euthanised-widow-breaks-her-silence/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/man-euthanised-widow-breaks-her-silence/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:33:58 GMT Jean Bradley, 65, breaks her silence about the doctor who put her husband to death against his will. Even though she was estranged from her husband, Mrs. Bradley had spent the last weeks of his life caring for him. She told the Telegraph "I do not think my husband wanted to die without seeing his children. He did not deserve to die like that." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/council-of-europe-seeks-to-regulate-physician-conscience-on-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/council-of-europe-seeks-to-regulate-physician-conscience-on-abortion/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:33:30 GMT The Council of Europe just released a document which declares their intent to regulate the way that all physicians handle the issue of abortion. The "problem of unregulated use of conscientious objection" by doctors who do not wish to commit abortions must be addressed by the European authorities, says a draft declaration of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/summer-of-life-campaign-to-protect-the-human-embryo/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/summer-of-life-campaign-to-protect-the-human-embryo/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:47:09 GMT For the past ten years, there has been a consistent and powerful push to have embryo research legalized in Ireland. Mary Harney - in her various ministerial roles - has voted to fund embryonic stem cell research in the EU and has appointed supporters of embryo research to key influential positions. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-abort-fury-at-yds-pro-life-newspaper-adverts/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-abort-fury-at-yds-pro-life-newspaper-adverts/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:46:45 GMT Youth Defence's pro-life newspaper adverts continue to produce a tremendous response from the public, but pro-abortion campaigners have reacted with fury to the success of the campaign, which spells out a simple fact: Abortion never saves a mother's life - it just kills a baby. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dozens-of-british-teenage-girls-have-had-three-abortions-or-more/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dozens-of-british-teenage-girls-have-had-three-abortions-or-more/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:46:17 GMT British government data have disclosed that 89 girls aged 17 or under who had an abortion last year had had at least two abortions previously. Pro-life advocates said that the figures showed that the abortion industry had been allowed to successfully peddle their grisly trade to young and vulnerable people, and that State policy in regard to teenage pregnancy and abortion was failing drastically. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/crossing-the-us-for-life-report-from-yds-man-on-crossroads/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/crossing-the-us-for-life-report-from-yds-man-on-crossroads/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:45:48 GMT Since 1995, in response to Pope John Paul II's call to build a culture of life, every summer Crossroads has been walking from the West coast to the East coast of America promoting respect for the dignity of human life in all its stages through a prayerful and sacrificial witness along the highways and byways of the USA http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-adult-stem-cell-treatments-for-head-and-heart-advance/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-adult-stem-cell-treatments-for-head-and-heart-advance/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:45:16 GMT New reports indicate that real hope for 'miracle' treatments using adult stem cells is on the way for those suffering from diseases afflicting both the brain and the heart. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/complaints-against-marie-stopes-having-effect-your-chance-to-speak-up-now/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/complaints-against-marie-stopes-having-effect-your-chance-to-speak-up-now/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:42:12 GMT You will recall that some two weeks ago we strongly urged you to call to complain regarding the airing of Britain's first abortion ad on Channel 4. The ad was booked by Marie Stopes, one of the most notorious abortion providers in the world, and was widely condemned as a soft-sell for abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/andrea-bocelli-reveals-his-mother-was-told-to-abort-him/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/andrea-bocelli-reveals-his-mother-was-told-to-abort-him/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:41:37 GMT Andrea Bocelli, the Italian pop, opera, and classical singer, has revealed that he too could have been one more abortion statistic. The blind international music sensation has been filmed telling the story of how doctors had suggested to his mother that she "abort the child" because the baby would be born with a disability. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/strong-response-to-our-newspaper-adverts-shows-urgency-of-campaign/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/strong-response-to-our-newspaper-adverts-shows-urgency-of-campaign/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:41:15 GMT In the past week Youth Defence and the Life Institute has received a very strong response to our newspaper advertising campaign which spells out an incontrovertible fact: Abortion never saves a mother's life - it just kills a baby. Calls to the office, and queries on our website for further information peaked with the publication of the adverts in major newspapers last week, and is expected to rise again as the advert runs this week in the Evening Echo and the Donegal Democrat, and is also booked to run on Facebook. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/belfast-student-deputy-president-quits-over-pro-abortion-policy/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/belfast-student-deputy-president-quits-over-pro-abortion-policy/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:40:30 GMT Precious Life has commended the courageous decision by the Deputy of Northern Ireland’s national students' movement to resign over the organisation's abortion policy. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/woman-dies-in-marie-stopes-abortion-facility-in-nepal-as-controversial-ads-air-in-uk/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/woman-dies-in-marie-stopes-abortion-facility-in-nepal-as-controversial-ads-air-in-uk/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:40:01 GMT The day before Marie Stopes International abortion advertisements began airing in the UK, a woman died in one of their overseas abortion facilities in Nepal. Nepalese media reported this week that Durga Devi Khadka died on Sunday at the Marie Stopes Center in Damak, a municipality in the southeast. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/80-british-ivf-babies-aborted-per-year/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/80-british-ivf-babies-aborted-per-year/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:39:36 GMT Figures released under Britain's Freedom of Information Act show that an average of 80 children conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other artificial means of artificial procreation, are being aborted each year in England and Wales. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mothers-in-north-italy-will-be-paid-not-to-have-abortions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mothers-in-north-italy-will-be-paid-not-to-have-abortions/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:39:07 GMT In a new departure, pregnant women in northern Italy are to be offered 4,500 euros not to have abortions. The idea comes from the governor of the Lombardy region, Roberto Formigoni, who says no woman should end a pregnancy because of economic difficulty. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yds-pro-life-advert-in-newspapers-today/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yds-pro-life-advert-in-newspapers-today/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:38:40 GMT A striking new pro-life advertisement appears in The Irish Times and other newspapers today, and spells out the truth that "Abortion never saves a mother's life, it just kills a baby". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-pro-life-newspaper-adverts-launched-next-week/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-pro-life-newspaper-adverts-launched-next-week/ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:14 GMT Next week Youth Defence's striking new advertising campaign will be launched in newspapers nationwide. We hope it will be a decisive factor in nailing the lie that claims abortion is ever medically necessary. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/call-jeremy-hunt-stop-the-marie-stopes-adverts/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/call-jeremy-hunt-stop-the-marie-stopes-adverts/ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:10:44 GMT This week the UK station, Channel 4 has aired the first British TV abortion ad, which directs viewers towards Marie Stopes International, one of the world's largest abortion providers, which kills more than 65,000 babies in Britain every year. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/masses-of-complaints-after-local-newspaper-editorial-supports-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/masses-of-complaints-after-local-newspaper-editorial-supports-abortion/ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:10:15 GMT The Mullingar/Athlone Advertiser received a large number of complaints following the publication of an article by Maria Daly which described abortion as a “basic human right” and used the Murphy Report to somehow attempt to justify legalising the killing of babies. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-disapproval-prevents-ob-gyns-from-becoming-abortionists/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-disapproval-prevents-ob-gyns-from-becoming-abortionists/ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:09:41 GMT The headline on the press release (IN ALL CAPS) was "OB-GYN RESIDENTS WHO INTEND TO PROVIDE ABORTION SERVICES OFTEN DO NOT ACTUALLY DO SO." If it had ended there, it would be nothing new for the Guttmacher Institute (GI), formerly the in-house think tank for Planned Parenthood, now just a "friend." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortionist-under-investigation-says-he-lies-to-patients/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortionist-under-investigation-says-he-lies-to-patients/ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:09:16 GMT A Michigan abortionist is under renewed scrutiny over comments he made over two years ago, in which he said that doctors have a license to “lie” to their patients. The comments were made by Dr. Abraham Alberto Hodari to medical students at Wayne University. Hodari currently is facing a lawsuit for allegedly forcing a woman to submit to an abortion after she had changed her mind, killing the unborn baby that she had decided she wanted. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ucc-ethics-board-has-already-granted-permission-to-one-hesc-project/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ucc-ethics-board-has-already-granted-permission-to-one-hesc-project/ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:49:28 GMT Information obtained by pro-life activists under the Freedom of Information Act shows that the UCC Research Ethics Board (UREB) has granted approval for the importation of human embryonic stem cell lines for a research project. In a letter to the unnamed researcher the then Chair of the UREB, Dr Deirdre Madden, said that an advisory sub-committee set up by the UREB had recommended that 'ethical approval' be granted for the research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/gendercide-in-britain-aborting-baby-girls-becoming-increasingly-common/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/gendercide-in-britain-aborting-baby-girls-becoming-increasingly-common/ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:49:01 GMT The Daily Mail has revealed that research from Oxford University has estimated that girl babies are 'disappearing' from British Indian families at a rate approaching 100 a year. As with all official estimates, the reality could well be more. Author Kishwar Desai began to investigate the trend when researching her new novel. She writes that "British Indian communities in this country are failing to produce the number of girl babies that science tells us to expect, which, broadly speaking, is 950 girls for every 1,000 boys." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-study-follows-the-money-of-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-study-follows-the-money-of-abortion/ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:48:34 GMT Legal abortion in the United States is a billion-dollar industry, and one new study says that the tentacles of legal abortion have already reached deep into the commerce and culture of American life, and that motives for profit may be keeping it alive. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pope-in-fatima-we-must-combat-the-tragedy-of-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pope-in-fatima-we-must-combat-the-tragedy-of-abortion/ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:48:09 GMT In his high-profile visit to Fatima, Pope Benedict has called on Catholics to combat the "tragedy" of abortion, which he described as a most "insidious and dangerous" threat to the common good. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/italian-homicide-investigation-following-death-of-aborted-baby-born-alive/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/italian-homicide-investigation-following-death-of-aborted-baby-born-alive/ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:46:37 GMT A homicide investigation is underway in Italy after a baby boy survived a botched abortion for nearly two days. Police are investigating the case for "homicide" because infanticide is illegal in Italy. The law means that doctors had an obligation to try to preserve the life of the child once he had survived the abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-result-precious-life-say-response-to-campaign-encouraging-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/election-result-precious-life-say-response-to-campaign-encouraging-/ Fri, 07 May 2010 12:14:00 GMT After weeks of hard work, Precious Life say the Vote for Life campaign has produced results. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/media-attack-leo-varadkar-as-td-says-he-opposes-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/media-attack-leo-varadkar-as-td-says-he-opposes-abortion/ Fri, 07 May 2010 12:13:17 GMT The Examiner and Herald newspapers have led attacks on Leo Varadkar after the Fine Gael TD, said in an interview that he opposed abortion. The Examiner led with an emotive headline: "Varadkar opposed to abortion for rape victims" while the Herald contacted a rape victim to prompt a response to the TD’s statement. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-movie-at-cannes-film-festival-22-weeks-tells-of-aborted-baby-born-alive/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-movie-at-cannes-film-festival-22-weeks-tells-of-aborted-baby-born-alive/ Fri, 07 May 2010 12:12:35 GMT Next week the Cannes Film Festival will feature a movie about what happened to a baby and his mother when the child was born alive after a failed abortion. The shocking story of in the film '22 Weeks' tells how an Orlando abortion facility refused to call emergency personnel and that staff at the abortion clinic refused to help a young woman, named Angela, or her baby after the child was born alive on the second day of a two-day abortion procedure. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ultrasound-required-pro-life-measure-passed-in-florida/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ultrasound-required-pro-life-measure-passed-in-florida/ Fri, 07 May 2010 12:11:57 GMT The Florida House and Senate have both passed legislation that would require women, with a few exceptions, to have an ultrasound before they have an abortion. The bill now goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it or let it become law without his signature. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/holland-awakes-cry-for-life-erect-display-with-30000-unborn-baby-models-in-the-hague/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/holland-awakes-cry-for-life-erect-display-with-30000-unborn-baby-models-in-the-hague/ Fri, 07 May 2010 12:11:14 GMT On the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the decriminalization of abortion in the Netherlands, the Dutch Pro-Life organization Cry for Life laid down 30,000 models of a 10-week-old unborn child. The display was erected in the Square next to the government buildings in centre of The Hague, the Netherlands, on Wednesday, April 28. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/stop-spin-on-stem-cells-the-life-institute-asks-the-sunday-times-to-give-true-picture/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/stop-spin-on-stem-cells-the-life-institute-asks-the-sunday-times-to-give-true-picture/ Fri, 07 May 2010 12:10:17 GMT The Life Institute has said that it is time for the media to "stop the spin and stick to the facts" when discussing stem cell research. Dr Sean O Domhnaill said that reporting on stem cells tended to be "factually incorrect, incomplete and agenda-driven" and that journalists and editors had a responsibility to see that this situation changed. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/baby-survives-investigation-underway-in-italy-after-22-week-old-child-survives-for-2-days-after-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/baby-survives-investigation-underway-in-italy-after-22-week-old-child-survives-for-2-days-after-abortion/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:45:32 GMT This is the tragic story of a 22-week old child who was born alive after a "failed" abortion. The infant was left to die in the operating room for nearly 24 hours before the alarm was raised. A priest at the Rossano Calabro Hospital in Italy was made aware of the abandoned child, and after seeing "clear signs of life" had the child rushed to a neo-natal unit in another hospital, where the infant received medical attention until the little one's heart stopped beating later that night. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/vote-for-life-precious-lifes-new-campaign-gathers-speed/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/vote-for-life-precious-lifes-new-campaign-gathers-speed/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:44:06 GMT Precious Life's new campaign urging the public to vote only for candidates who will oppose abortion in the forthcoming Westminster election is gathering speed as the date of the vote draws near. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/examiner-abortion-coverage-imbalanced-unprofessional-and-a-promotion-of-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/examiner-abortion-coverage-imbalanced-unprofessional-and-a-promotion-of-abortion/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:43:39 GMT The Life Institute has said that the Examiner newspaper's coverage of abortion is "imbalanced and unprofessional" and usually amounts to a promotion of abortion. Spokeswoman Niamh Ui Bhriain said that the Examiner was failing utterly in its professional duty because it was pursuing an agenda which seeks to attack Ireland’s pro-life laws. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-youth-leading-us-abortion-campaigner-fears-growth-of-pro-life-youth-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-youth-leading-us-abortion-campaigner-fears-growth-of-pro-life-youth-/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:43:12 GMT A leading US pro-abortion campaigner is worried about the number of young people among pro-life activists, according to an article in Newsweek. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/insulting-uk-foreign-office-document-invites-pope-to-open-abortion-facility/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/insulting-uk-foreign-office-document-invites-pope-to-open-abortion-facility/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:42:21 GMT In an internal memorandum that has since been withdrawn by an embarrassed Foreign Office, officials of the Labour government suggested that the "ideal" papal visit would include Benedict presiding over the opening of an abortion facility and a homosexual marriage ceremony. The document also suggested that the pope should launch a special "Pope Benedict" brand of condoms. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-warning-gilmore-to-re-write-the-constitution/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-warning-gilmore-to-re-write-the-constitution/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:36:58 GMT It is likely that Eamon Gilmore leader of Labour Party would use any electoral gains to "develop a new constitution" which would undermine the unborn child's right to life amongst other things http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/calls-renewed-for-cura-to-leave-cpa/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/calls-renewed-for-cura-to-leave-cpa/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:36:38 GMT Pro-life advocates in Ireland have questionins the close association between the Catholic Church's pregnancy counseling service CURA, and the Crisis Pregnancy Agency and their so-called "Positive Options" programme. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/schools-programme-garners-international-acclaim/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/schools-programme-garners-international-acclaim/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:36:20 GMT Youth Defence's schools program continues to amaze and excite school students - and its international reputation is growing! The Schools Information Project was first piloted back in 1998/99 and proved tremendously successful. Important improvements have been made since then, including a ground-breaking new DVD and the program is in huge demand, with requests for our DVDs and worksheets coming in several times a week from all over the world, from America to Spain to Australia. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/poll-shows-result-of-committed-pro-life-educational-work/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/poll-shows-result-of-committed-pro-life-educational-work/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:36:01 GMT The Life Institute has welcomed the results of a PLC/Millward Brown opinion poll which found that 70% of Irish people favoured retaining a prohibition on abortion, while allowing the existing practise of intervention to save a mother's life in accordance with a medical ethics. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/david-camerons-plan-to-reduce-abortion-limit-only-a-ploy-say-uk-pro-life-groups/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/david-camerons-plan-to-reduce-abortion-limit-only-a-ploy-say-uk-pro-life-groups/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:35:43 GMT The Conservative leader, David Cameron told the Catholic Herald last week that he was in favour of reducing the legal limit on abortions from the current 24 weeks, to 22 or 20 weeks. However, UK pro-life groups such as SPUC have said they are not taken-in by this attempt to gain their support, and warned that the Conservatives could actually move to lift the few restrictions that remain on abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lila-roses-new-video-shows-abortion-workers-describe-baby-as-just-fetal-matter/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lila-roses-new-video-shows-abortion-workers-describe-baby-as-just-fetal-matter/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:42:50 GMT Lila Rose, the young student journalist whose investigative work on US abortion clinics has revealed the darkness of the abortion industry has launched a new video which shows an abortion clinic worker describing an unborn baby as "just fetal matter". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/human-rights-watch-shamed-by-nazi-scandal/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/human-rights-watch-shamed-by-nazi-scandal/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:03:24 GMT In February the organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) came to Ireland to condemn the Irish people for our protection of human life. We were scolded, with much finger-wagging, by the self-styled guardians of human rights because we did not provide abortion as a solution to crisis pregnancies. Now one of HRW's most prominent and vocal members of staff has been exposed as a fervent collector of Nazi-era military memorabilia. As the Sunday Times wrote "For a lobbying group accustomed to adulatory coverage in the media, it was a public-relations catastrophe". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/join-us-because-life-is-worth-it-says-yds-member-drive/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/join-us-because-life-is-worth-it-says-yds-member-drive/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:30:37 GMT Youth Defence has launched a new drive which aims to increase the number of pro-life volunteers nationwide. The new 'Life is Worth It' project gives everyone the opportunity to volunteer to protect mothers and babies from abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/over-half-of-italian-families-childless-report/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/over-half-of-italian-families-childless-report/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:30:13 GMT A new report has revealed that 53.4 per cent of Italian families have no children. The report said that 21.9 per cent of households have only one child and just 19 per cent have two. While mass immigration contributes to Italy's population growth, the country's rock-bottom fertility rate of 1.31 children born per woman has resulted in a largely childless and aging nation. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/disgraced-california-abortionist-preyed-on-recent-immigrants/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/disgraced-california-abortionist-preyed-on-recent-immigrants/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:29:41 GMT Life Site News reports that a former journalist for the LA Times and Orange County Register has penned a six-part investigative series that reveals the alarming business practices of embattled abortionist Andrew Rutland and several of his associates. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ethical-stem-cell-research-continues-to-provide-results/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ethical-stem-cell-research-continues-to-provide-results/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:29:15 GMT The Irish Times reports that "patients in the west of Ireland who suffer from the chronic inflammatory condition, Crohn's disease, will have the opportunity to take part in a cutting-edge clinical trial involving stem cell therapy later this year." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/conjoined-twins-prayers-are-answered-as-operation-a-success/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/conjoined-twins-prayers-are-answered-as-operation-a-success/ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:28:39 GMT The parents of conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf from Cork have thanked everyone who prayed for the boys following the completion of a successful 14 hour operation at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/large-majority-of-french-women-agree-that-abortion-has-detrimental-psychological-effects/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/large-majority-of-french-women-agree-that-abortion-has-detrimental-psychological-effects/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:21:05 GMT Life Site News reports that A large majority of French women say that there are too many abortions in their country, and that abortions "leaves psychological traces that are difficult for women to experience" according to a recent national poll. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-address-first-ever-pro-life-rally-in-brussels/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-address-first-ever-pro-life-rally-in-brussels/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:20:39 GMT Last Sunday, YD were delighted to address the first ever March for Life to take place in Brussels, where the parliament of the European Union sits. The march was organised by a group of young volunteers and it was a great success. A group of YD members travelled to Brussels at the invitation of the organisers, and marched through the streets of Brussels with over 2500 other young pro-lifers. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-baby-saved-with-your-help-our-lenten-campaign-is-saving-lives/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/a-baby-saved-with-your-help-our-lenten-campaign-is-saving-lives/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:20:10 GMT This year we had additional volunteers for several of our pro-life projects and resources thanks to our Lenten Campaign. One of the areas which benefited was our pro-life counselling, and we're glad to share with you one story of a mother and baby saved from abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-rosary-procession-in-derry-precious-lifes-40-days-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-rosary-procession-in-derry-precious-lifes-40-days-for-life/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:49:49 GMT The North's leading pro-life group, Precious Life, held a Pro-Life Rosary Procession in Derry to mark the Feast Day of the Annunciation. The event was organised as part of the group's 40 Days for Life Campaign during Lent. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/having-children-can-raise-a-womans-self-esteem/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/having-children-can-raise-a-womans-self-esteem/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:49:28 GMT The Daily Telegraph reports that a new study suggests that having children can raise a woman's self-esteem. Being needed by young children can increase their feelings of self-worth, researchers believe. They found that having children can cut the chances that a woman will commit suicide. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/opposing-nitschkes-grisly-workshops-report-from-the-life-institute/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/opposing-nitschkes-grisly-workshops-report-from-the-life-institute/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:13:00 GMT In February a strange and objectionable organization called Exit International announced that it would hold a "DIY-Euthanasia workshop" in London. The debate regarding assisted suicide has been heating up for years in the UK and Dr Philip Nitschke, who heads up Exit International, is not the first campaigner to attempt to influence the law and public opinion there, nor was this his first intended visit to Britain. However, on this occasion he decided he would also host a 'suicide workshop' in Dublin. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/controversial-euthanasia-advocate-pulls-out-of-nuig-debate/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/controversial-euthanasia-advocate-pulls-out-of-nuig-debate/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:48:38 GMT A controversial pro-euthanasia professor pulled out of an NUIG (Galway University) debate this week. British Professor of Medical Ethics Len Doyal had been invited to speak at the debate but then cancelled his visit citing "scheduling issues". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-retirement-age-will-rise-to-68-in-overhaul-of-pensions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-retirement-age-will-rise-to-68-in-overhaul-of-pensions/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:48:13 GMT As Ireland joins the rest of Europe in facing an unprecedented demographic shift, the government has announced that the retirement age will be raised to 66 in four years and eventually to 68 as part of a comprehensive reform of the pension system. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-finds-that-the-morning-after-pill-doesnt-cut-teenage-pregnancy-rates/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/study-finds-that-the-morning-after-pill-doesnt-cut-teenage-pregnancy-rates/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:47:47 GMT A new study has found that providing the morning-after pill in advance does nothing to cut teenage pregnancy rates. It found that while the use of emergency contraception doubled in just six years, the latest data shows it has failed to slash rates of conception or sexually transmitted infections. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dermot-ahern-now-needs-to-act-to-protect-the-vulnerable-against-nitschkes-suicide-workshop/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dermot-ahern-now-needs-to-act-to-protect-the-vulnerable-against-nitschkes-suicide-workshop/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:29:29 GMT The Life Institute has called on the Minister for Justice, Dermot Ahern to enforce the law and intervene to stop a dangerous and illegal workshop which counsels suicide to the elderly, the sick and the vulnerable. Following a public outcry, which saw the cancellation of the event in four other venues, Dr Phillip Nitschke's 'suicide workshop' will now go ahead in a Dublin venue, the Seomra Spraoi. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/from-dublin-to-jerez-reports-on-yds-pro-life-activities/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/from-dublin-to-jerez-reports-on-yds-pro-life-activities/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:29:09 GMT It's been a busy few weeks as pro-life activism heats up with YD members rights across Europe. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/maries-stopes-poll-backfires-they-take-down-on-line-poll-as-is-reaches-a-94-no-to-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/maries-stopes-poll-backfires-they-take-down-on-line-poll-as-is-reaches-a-94-no-to-abortion/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:28:43 GMT Precious Life have sent a big "Thank you" to everyone who responded to their Action Alert last Monday, calling for a NO vote in an online poll on the Irish website of Marie Stopes International - one of the largest abortion providers in the world. Their poll was asking "Should abortion be legal in Ireland?" http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/survey-shows-men-more-happy-than-women-by-news-of-unplanned-pregnancy/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/survey-shows-men-more-happy-than-women-by-news-of-unplanned-pregnancy/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:28:02 GMT Life News reports that a new survey that has an impact on the abortion debate shows men are more likely to be happy with an unexpected pregnancy than women. The survey gives further credence to the idea that women - who have an abortion thinking their boyfriend or husband would not be supportive - should think again. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spain-for-life-yd-spain-takes-part-in-new-rallies-against-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spain-for-life-yd-spain-takes-part-in-new-rallies-against-abortion/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:15:17 GMT A series of rallies and demonstrations have taken place throughout Spain last Sunday to protest against changes to Spanish law which will make abortion more easily available and introduces abortion on demand right up to 14 weeks of life. Organisers said rallies had taken place in every major city and town, with turnout reaching hundreds of thousands in cities. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-spy-for-life-pro-abort-conference-likens-unborn-child-to-tumour/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-spy-for-life-pro-abort-conference-likens-unborn-child-to-tumour/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:15:17 GMT YD member Kate Cullen went undercover to a "Choice Ireland" conference recently and reports back from the poorly-attended event. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/gendercide-the-economist-wakes-up-to-the-abortion-culture/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/gendercide-the-economist-wakes-up-to-the-abortion-culture/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:15:17 GMT The Economist describes itself as an "authoritative weekly newspaper focusing on international politics and business news and opinion". It is fiscally conservative but socially liberal (rather like the PDs) and has traditionally taken a strong pro-abortion position, while also supporting embryonic stem cell research. This week it woke up to the fact that abortion - supposedly a woman’s right - is causing an alarming imbalance in populations worldwide, as baby girls are aborted in rising numbers. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-study-abortion-doesnt-help-maternal-mortality/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-study-abortion-doesnt-help-maternal-mortality/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:15:17 GMT Preliminary findings by a prominent biomedical researcher examining the dramatic decrease in maternal mortality, over the past fifty years in the Latin American nation of Chile, appear to undercut claims by global abortion lobbyists that liberal abortion laws are necessary to reduce maternal mortality rates. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-group-say-abortion-poll-results-are-lies-damn-lies-and-statistics/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-group-say-abortion-poll-results-are-lies-damn-lies-and-statistics/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:10:18 GMT Leading pro-life groups Precious Life and Youth Defence have dismissed the results of a poll commissioned by one of the largest abortion providers in the world as "lies, damn lies, and statistics", and being based on "a deliberately spurious premise". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-stupak-showdown-mr-president-put-it-in-there/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-stupak-showdown-mr-president-put-it-in-there/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:15:17 GMT Tempers have flared in Washington according to LifeSite news, as the abortion issue threatens to take down a proposed health care overhaul. As President Obama stepped up the pressure on Congress to "get it done" on health care reform, Rep. Bart Stupak, the author of the amendment banning abortion funding in the House health care bill, has issued a challenge of his own. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exclusive-diy-euthanasia-sick-workshop-venue-dropped-after-life-institute-alert-raised-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exclusive-diy-euthanasia-sick-workshop-venue-dropped-after-life-institute-alert-raised-/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:10:18 GMT Following complaints from the Life Institute to the HSE, a taxpayer-funded venue which was listed as a venue for a "DIY Euthanasia workshop" has now confirmed that the event will not take place there. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-abort-flop-abortion-conference-attracts-only-twenty-people-including-two-yd-members-undercover/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-abort-flop-abortion-conference-attracts-only-twenty-people-including-two-yd-members-undercover/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:10:18 GMT They may have the media in their pockets but pro-aborts in Ireland can't boast of any popular support from the Irish people. Their annual conference, organised by Choice Ireland, and held in Parnell Square last Saturday, attracted a measly 20 people - and two of those were Youth Defence members who went undercover to find out more. (Read a full account in your next ezine). http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lenten-campaign-great-to-see-new-people-on-board/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lenten-campaign-great-to-see-new-people-on-board/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:10:18 GMT Our Lenten campaign continues and it has been most encouraging to see the positive response, with additional help coming forward for campaigns, street sessions, counselling, schools and to volunteer in 60a. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/activity-come-to-the-march-5th-pro-life-commemoration/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/activity-come-to-the-march-5th-pro-life-commemoration/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:14:12 GMT Each year pro-life people gather to remember children killed by abortion, and in particular, to mark the 1992 Supreme Court ruling in the X case which sought to turn Ireland's pro-life constitution on its head. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-rtes-scannal-was-agenda-driven-propaganda/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-rtes-scannal-was-agenda-driven-propaganda/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:14:12 GMT By any standard RTE is unbecomingly unprofessional when it comes to abortion. Emotive pitches are frequently aired which favour abortion legislation, with barely a nod to the facts, to medical evidence, or to the emerging truth about the abortion industry. While Channel 4 and the New York Times have now at least acknowledged the reality of the abortion procedure, RTÉ is both parochial and ham-fisted in being an active lobbyist for the introduction of abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nazi-use-of-abortion-in-genocide/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nazi-use-of-abortion-in-genocide/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:14:12 GMT A new billboard campaign by the Polish branch of the U.S.-based Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) links the introduction of abortion in Poland to the Nazi occupation of the country during the Second World War. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ivf-conference-hears-of-health-problems/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ivf-conference-hears-of-health-problems/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:14:12 GMT The Irish Times has reported that researchers are now studying the reasons why some children born using in vitro fertilisation and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are more likely to have health problems in later life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-wests-awake/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-wests-awake/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:14:12 GMT The West's awake to the pro-life message, as another successful street information session was held on Galway's busy Shop Street last Saturday. Over 25 members of YD joined in the pro-life event. Although the weather wasn't great, hundreds of people were contacted at a personal level on the street with information on abortion and its harmful effects. Volunteers held Life Boards which show the development of the unborn child. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cutting-edge-media-campaign-links-abortion-to-racism/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cutting-edge-media-campaign-links-abortion-to-racism/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT A new media campaign in Georgia links the racism of Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, with the disproportionate numbers of African-American abortions performed in the United States every year. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/join-yds-lenten-campaign/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/join-yds-lenten-campaign/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT Next week sees the beginning of Lent and Youth Defence are appealing for new volunteers to join their Lenten Campaign for Life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/eu-abortion-call-parliament-calls-for-taxpayer-funded-abortions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/eu-abortion-call-parliament-calls-for-taxpayer-funded-abortions/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT The European Parliament has passed a motion calling for European Union member states to legalise abortion, and ensure that it is made available at the expense of taxpayers. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exposed-stem-cell-foundation-has-unrevealed-agenda/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/exposed-stem-cell-foundation-has-unrevealed-agenda/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT Youth Defence can reveal that the newly-established Irish Stem Cell Foundation is not the objective authority it purports to be but was, in fact, founded by a leading advocate of lethal research on human embryos. Furthermore, its founder, Dr Stephen Sullivan returned to Ireland in 2007 with the intention of setting up a laboratory which would involve using human embryos for research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/facebook-group-grows-stop-killing-people-with-disabilities-has-reached-their-target/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/facebook-group-grows-stop-killing-people-with-disabilities-has-reached-their-target/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT The pro-life facebook group, Stop Killing people with disabilities is growing fast and hopes to reach 1000 members by St Valentine's Day. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/journalist-calls-for-euthanasia-of-disabled-newborns/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/journalist-calls-for-euthanasia-of-disabled-newborns/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT An article titled "Finish it off so it doesn't suffer," which calls for the euthanasia of disabled newborn children, has caused public outrage in Russia and has led to fierce debates in the blogging community. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/human-rights-watch-yd-responds-to-irish-times-claim/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/human-rights-watch-yd-responds-to-irish-times-claim/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT In a letter to the Irish Times this week, Youth Defence re-iterated its criticism of the self-styled Human Rights Watch group, who last week called for Ireland to legalise abortion. Katie Robinson said that, as a young Irish woman, she took grave exception to the claim by Human Rights Watch that she would need abortion to "enjoy" her human rights. Ms Robinson wrote: http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-superbowl-ad-new-york-times-defends-tim-tebow/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-superbowl-ad-new-york-times-defends-tim-tebow/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT The proposed airing of a pro-life television ad starring famed US footballer Tim Tebow has been defended by the New York Times. The paper, which has taken an often aggressive pro-abortion stance over the years, took issue with pro-aborts who are mounting a campaign to have the advert banned. In its editorial the paper described the protests against the ads as "puzzling and dismaying". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/next-generation-project-youth-activists-responding-to-challenge/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/next-generation-project-youth-activists-responding-to-challenge/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT Following the hugely successful Viva la Vida! conference the challenge facing Youth Defence's Next Generation Project was to give young people training and opportunities to become leading pro-life activists. We're happy to report that youth activists are responding impressively to that challenge. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/researcher-abortion-is-385-trillion-drag-on-the-economy/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/researcher-abortion-is-385-trillion-drag-on-the-economy/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:41 GMT In its latest estimate on the economic impact of abortion, the Movement for a Better America is reporting that the abortion toll is projected to climb to a new high of 52,333,000 as of January 22, 2010, the 37th anniversary of Roe V. Wade. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-super-bowl-ad-pro-lifers-rally-to-support-the-move/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-super-bowl-ad-pro-lifers-rally-to-support-the-move/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:25:56 GMT Pro-life forces are responding swiftly to the fierce pro-abortion campaign that is being waged against Focus on the Family's pro-life ad featuring football superstar Tim Tebow, which is set to air on CBS during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-to-human-rights-watch-the-irish-people-will-decide-our-own-laws-on-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-to-human-rights-watch-the-irish-people-will-decide-our-own-laws-on-abortion/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:25:36 GMT Youth Defence, has strongly criticized a self-styled human rights group which has called on the Irish government to legalise abortion in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/majority-pro-life-poll-shows-young-pro-life-americans-shift-on-the-rise/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/majority-pro-life-poll-shows-young-pro-life-americans-shift-on-the-rise/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:25:17 GMT A new poll conducted by Marist Institute for Public Opinion in late December and early January, has found that Americans of all generations are pro-life on abortion - and that those under the age of 44 who oppose abortion most. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/marching-for-life-france-and-us-marchers-hear-how-irelands-protects-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/marching-for-life-france-and-us-marchers-hear-how-irelands-protects-life/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:24:55 GMT Katie Robinson writes: Attending the March for Life in Washington last week was an incredible experience for both myself and the other YD members who travelled over to the USA to join hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers to make a stand for Life and to protest the radical expansion of abortion under President Barack Obama. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/protect-the-embryo--another-ucc-prof-spells-out-the-truth-about-embryo-research/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/protect-the-embryo--another-ucc-prof-spells-out-the-truth-about-embryo-research/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:24:35 GMT Another UCC professor has supported the stance taken by his colleague Prof William Reville opposing embryo research. YD ezine readers will recall that Prof Reville wrote in the Irish Times last week that the human embryo should be granted full legal protection. His position was attacked by Dr Dolores Dooley who accused Prof Reville of making false claims. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/australia-report-pro-life-leaders-welcome-abbotts-election/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/australia-report-pro-life-leaders-welcome-abbotts-election/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:42:09 GMT Long time pro-life leader Greg Smith, a Senior Counsel who now serves as a MP for New South Wales, has welcomed the election of Tony Abbott as leader of the Australian Liberal Party. Mr Smith, a former leader of New South Wales Right to Life, said "Tony's upfront aggression, challenging the Rudd government on many issues, has led to a swing back to the Liberal/National Opposition in opinion polls, despite attempts by the secular media to damage him because of the strength of his commitment to his Catholic faith". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-report-from-the-march-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-report-from-the-march-for-life/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:41:46 GMT Youth Defence leaders attending the March for Life in Washington are reporting a huge attendance at the 2010 event with hundreds of thousands of people pouring into the Capital from right across the US. "The crowd is enormous, and people are gathering together behind the theme of this year's march: Stand Up Now! Unite for the Life Principles - No Exception! No Compromise," said Katie Robinson of YD. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/american-idol-9th-child-of-12-daughter-of-pro-life-blogger-advances-to-next-round/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/american-idol-9th-child-of-12-daughter-of-pro-life-blogger-advances-to-next-round/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:41:16 GMT Maddy Curtis of Bluemont, Virginia, the 16-year-old daughter of an award-winning pro-life blogger, impressed American Idol judges on the show this week, who unanimously advanced her to the next round. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/embryonic-stem-cell-research-leading-scientist-says-life-has-full-moral-value-from-conception-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/embryonic-stem-cell-research-leading-scientist-says-life-has-full-moral-value-from-conception-/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:40:52 GMT Professor William Reville has called for human embryonic life to be protected, saying that "the deliberate killing of human embryos harms the respect for human life that we intuitively form around our coming into existence and may encourage a more general erosion of respect for life." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/next-generation-project-training-day-for-young-pro-lifers-in-dublin-this-weekend/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/next-generation-project-training-day-for-young-pro-lifers-in-dublin-this-weekend/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:36:11 GMT Last November we launched the Next Generation Project: with your help and support we're informing, training and motivating young pro-life activists and leaders for the next generation. It's a crucial part of keeping Ireland abortion-free, and we were boosted by the tremendous success of the Viva la Vida youth conference. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/supreme-court-concern-barrister-who-argued-disabled-baby-had-no-right-to-life-appointed-to-supreme-court/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/supreme-court-concern-barrister-who-argued-disabled-baby-had-no-right-to-life-appointed-to-supreme-court/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:35:46 GMT The Government has appointed a senior counsel who previously argued that a disabled unborn child was not an unborn child deserving constitutional protection to the Supreme Court. Barrister Donal O'Donnell was nominated straight from the Bar on to the Supreme Court - only the second time such a "leapfrog" appointment has been made http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-elderly-to-outnumber-children-for-first-time-in-2045/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-elderly-to-outnumber-children-for-first-time-in-2045/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:35:22 GMT A new report from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs concludes that the number of elderly people worldwide will outnumber children for the first time in 2045, forecasting the start of a "demographic winter" some experts say could constitute the biggest international crisis in the coming century. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ethical-stem-cell-treatment-restores-sight/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ethical-stem-cell-treatment-restores-sight/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:34:59 GMT Russell Turnbull, 38, suffered massive damage to his right eye when he was caught in a scuffle after a night out in Newcastle in 1994. On the bus home, Turnbull had tried to intervene in a fight between two men but was injured when one of them began squirting passengers with ammonia, according to the London Guardian. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mediaifpa-attempt-to-confuse-medical-treatment-and-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mediaifpa-attempt-to-confuse-medical-treatment-and-abortion/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:51:17 GMT In the past month, the reportage of the ABC case in the Irish media has involved a deliberate attempt to confuse legitimate medical treatments and abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/national-cancer-institute-researcher-admits-abortion-breast-cancer-link/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/national-cancer-institute-researcher-admits-abortion-breast-cancer-link/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:50:54 GMT U.S. National Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Louise Brinton, who was the chief organizer of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) workshop in 2003 that persuaded women that it was "well established" that "abortion is not associated with increased breast cancer risk," has reversed her position and now admits that abortion and oral contraceptives raise breast cancer risks. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-welcomes-poll-opposing-embryo-destruction-calls-on-government-to-act/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-welcomes-poll-opposing-embryo-destruction-calls-on-government-to-act/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:50:29 GMT Youth Defence has welcomed the result of a Millward Brown IMS poll which found that a large majority support legal protection fro embryonic human beings. The poll asked a sample of 943 people aged 18-plus: "Do you think the Dáil should enshrine the protection of the human embryo in law or not?" 71 per cent of those who expressed an opinion supported a law safeguarding embryonic humans while 29 per cent opposed it. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/huge-effort-gets-pro-life-message-out-against-the-odds/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/huge-effort-gets-pro-life-message-out-against-the-odds/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:34:29 GMT Thank you. Despite the many commitments of Christmas, and the havoc being caused by the artic chill, YD's new leaflet explaining the need to protect the human embryos has now reached EVERY constituency in Ireland. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/publication-of-aborted-baby-photos-by-new-york-times-a-major-breakthrough/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/publication-of-aborted-baby-photos-by-new-york-times-a-major-breakthrough/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:34:05 GMT Leading US pro-lifer Jill Stanek has described the publication of photographs of aborted babies by the New York Times as one of the events having the "greatest impact to the pro-life movement in 2009, in both my opinion and the opinion of my blog readers." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pope-the-only-equitable-laws-are-those-that-defend-the-sacredness-of-human-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pope-the-only-equitable-laws-are-those-that-defend-the-sacredness-of-human-life/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:23:35 GMT Speaking yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI called attention to the writings of John of Salisbury, the Bishop of Chartres in France who died in 1180. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-we-must-ensure-nation-responds-to-death-threat-to-human-embryo/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-we-must-ensure-nation-responds-to-death-threat-to-human-embryo/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:23:11 GMT Youth Defence has said that a sustained, nationwide response is now required to ensure that the government moves to protect the human embryo following last Tuesday's Supreme Court judgment in the RvR case which wiped out the legal rights of the human embryo outside the womb. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/join-the-facebook-group-that-says-stop-killing-people-with-disabilities/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/join-the-facebook-group-that-says-stop-killing-people-with-disabilities/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:22:52 GMT A new Facebook group is calling for action to "STOP killing people with disabilities". Set up by long-time pro-life activist Tony Barry, the group says "it seeks to promote a positive attitude in society towards people who were born with a disability and to counter act against the negative anti-disabled propaganda espoused by the pro-abortion lobby to further their own agenda." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/2009-mexican-victories-underscore-global-pro-life-trend/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/2009-mexican-victories-underscore-global-pro-life-trend/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:21:50 GMT Mexican pro-lifers were elated when the Vera Cruz amended its state constitution last month to protect life from the moment of conception, joining 16 other Mexican states. The vote set the stage for a possible amendment to the federal constitution: under Mexico's constitution, approval by a majority of the 32 state legislatures and two-thirds of the bicameral Congress is a prerequisite for any federal amendment. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/italian-supreme-court-decision-signals-opposition-to-eu-interference-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/italian-supreme-court-decision-signals-opposition-to-eu-interference-/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:21:14 GMT A little-publicized decision by Italy's Constitutional Court last month may have significant implications concerning the direction of Europe, strengthening national sovereignty as a bulwark against transnational overreach by European institutions. It also signals the continued importance of national constitutions, despite the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty earlier this month. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/embryo-case--yd-say-government-must-now-move-to-protect-embryos/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/embryo-case--yd-say-government-must-now-move-to-protect-embryos/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:22:32 GMT Embryo Case: Youth Defence has called on the government to respect the wishes of the people and to move to protect human life from the moment of conception. The pro-life organization made its call as the Supreme Court today dismissed an appeal by a mother of two against the High Court's refusal to order a Dublin clinic to release three frozen embryos to her against the wishes of her estranged husband. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-take-pro-life-message-to-a-higher-level/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-take-pro-life-message-to-a-higher-level/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:15:29 GMT In a first for the north, Precious Life took the pro-life message to a higher level when they used one of the popular Belfast open-top sight-seeing buses to promote the pro-life message last week. Thousands of people from all over the island of Ireland who were in Belfast for Christmas shopping were able to 'see the sight' of their message - "Life is Precious". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/your-invite-please-come-to-the-youth-defence-christmas-vigil/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/your-invite-please-come-to-the-youth-defence-christmas-vigil/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:15:10 GMT You are invited to join with Youth Defence in our Christmas Vigil for Life, to be held on December 19th in O’Connell Street in Dublin at 3pm. The Vigil is a gentle reminder to shoppers of the sanctity of human life and of the true message of Christmas. At a time when the life of the unborn child is the subject of two court judgments and the push for abortion is growing ever stronger we need to work hard to keep Ireland abortion-free. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-countries-are-leaders-in-maternal-care-says-new-report/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-countries-are-leaders-in-maternal-care-says-new-report/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:14:47 GMT A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows that countries with an outright ban or restrictive abortion laws are often leaders in reducing maternal mortality, while those with permissive laws often lag behind. According to the report, Ireland has topped the global rankings once again with the best maternal health performance. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/judgment-reserved-in-abc-case--yd-protests-outside-court-in-strasbourg/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/judgment-reserved-in-abc-case--yd-protests-outside-court-in-strasbourg/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:24:16 GMT The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has reserved judgment on the ABC case which seeks to impose abortion on Ireland. The case is sponsored by the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) and the plaintiffs claim that our ban on abortion violates their human rights. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/journalist-defends-right-to-life-reveals-pro-abort-abusiveness/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/journalist-defends-right-to-life-reveals-pro-abort-abusiveness/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:23:54 GMT Journalist Fiona Looney has said that "from the moment of conception a foetus is a human being" and that "terminating the life of a baby in the womb is the same as going out and shooting someone in the street." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-asks-oireachtas-committee-why-pro-abortion-campaigners-invited-to-make-presentation/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-institute-asks-oireachtas-committee-why-pro-abortion-campaigners-invited-to-make-presentation/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:22:12 GMT The Life Institute has written to the secretary of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children asking why the unrepresentative pro-abortion campaigners, Choice Ireland, were given a platform to make accusations against crisis pregnancy counsellors. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-members-to-hold-vigil-at-strasbourg-court/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-members-to-hold-vigil-at-strasbourg-court/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:14:28 GMT Members of Youth Defence are travelling to Strasbourg to hold a vigil outside the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) as the hearing of the ABC V Ireland case begins. They said that they were protesting the “profoundly undemocratic push by the abortion industry to seek the imposition of abortion on Ireland by a foreign court.” http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yds-schools-programme-a-big-hit-across-scotland/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yds-schools-programme-a-big-hit-across-scotland/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:25:21 GMT Lucy Mc Cully, SPUC Scotland's education officer spoke last weekend at the Viva La Vida! Conference about the importance of educating Scotland's young people through SPUC's 'Education4Life' schools programme. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/michigan-woman-suing-abortionist-for-forced-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/michigan-woman-suing-abortionist-for-forced-abortion/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT A major US TV network affiliate has aired a video interview with Caitlin Bruce, the woman who has sued abortionist Abraham Alberto Hodari for committing a forced abortion on her. Bruce appeared on camera and said that she changed her mind about the abortion and withdrew her consent after viewing an ultrasound image of her baby. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-update-abortion-adverts-withdrawn-after-a-storm-of-protest/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-update-abortion-adverts-withdrawn-after-a-storm-of-protest/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:55:00 GMT We're very glad to pass on the good news that the Northside People newspaper has withdrawn all future advertising for the abortion agency Marie Stopes following numerous calls of complaint this week. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/packed-youth-conference-hears-be-pro-life-without-compromise-without-exception-and-without-apology/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/packed-youth-conference-hears-be-pro-life-without-compromise-without-exception-and-without-apology/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:24:03 GMT Young people who packed the pro-life youth conference held in Maynooth last weekend, were told that they needed to be pro-life "without compromise, without exception, and without apology". Dr Eoghan de Faoite of Youth Defence said that abortion was the human rights issue of their generation. "You need to be informed, be active, and be together against abortion,"he said to sustained applause. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ethics-study-on-animals-with-human-dna-flawed-from-the-outset-pro-life-bioethics-expert/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ethics-study-on-animals-with-human-dna-flawed-from-the-outset-pro-life-bioethics-expert/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:23:44 GMT Britain's Academy of Medical Sciences has announced that it will be launching a study into the ethics of using animals that contain human DNA for medical research. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-welcome-withdrawal-of-abortion-guidelines/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-welcome-withdrawal-of-abortion-guidelines/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:23:22 GMT Precious Life has welcomed the High Court decision to order the withdrawal of abortion guidelines issued by the Department of Health (DHSSPS). http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-research-shows-85-of-women-say-abortions-cause-mental-health-issues/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-research-shows-85-of-women-say-abortions-cause-mental-health-issues/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:26 GMT A new report from researchers at a university in New Zealand indicates 85 percent of women who had abortions report negative mental health issues as a result. The report is the latest from Professor David Fergusson and his team showing abortions cause problems for women. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/of-13-million-abortions-in-china-most-are-forced-says-expert/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/of-13-million-abortions-in-china-most-are-forced-says-expert/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:04 GMT The Epoch Times has reported that forced abortions in China are continuing and that one expert believes that the majority of the 13 million abortions performed in the country each year occur without the mothers' consent. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-conference-schedule-and-promo-video/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-conference-schedule-and-promo-video/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:58:40 GMT View our promo video for the upcoming Viva la Vida conference in Maynooth at the weekend. And we have just uploaded the conference programme and schedule to the conference page. Look for the downloads on the left hand side. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lila-rose-speaks-in-galway-maynooth-conference-shaping-up-to-be-a-great-success/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/lila-rose-speaks-in-galway-maynooth-conference-shaping-up-to-be-a-great-success/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:38 GMT Tomorrow the Viva la Vida conference begins and it look like being a great success. Aiming to motivate and shape young pro-life activists and leaders, it has attracted widespread interest and is shaping up to be a weekend to remember. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-invite--please-come-to-baby-c-commemoration/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-invite--please-come-to-baby-c-commemoration/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:54:27 GMT Youth Defence wish to invite you, your family and friends to a Candlelight Commemoration for Baby C on Sunday, November 22nd. This year, a rape victim who had been brought to England by the HSE to have an abortion spoke out on RTÉ. She ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-the-joy-that-a-downs-syndrome-child-can-bring-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/comment-the-joy-that-a-downs-syndrome-child-can-bring-/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:17 GMT "The number of Down's Syndrome pregnancies has risen by more than 70% over the last 20 years, University of London researchers say." 92% of couples opt for an abortion for a Down's syndrome pregnancy. (1) This staggering statistic should be of concern to us all. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-conference-booked-out-shift-to-bigger-room-required/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/viva-la-vida-conference-booked-out-shift-to-bigger-room-required/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:09:33 GMT Good news: Youth Defence's upcoming youth conference booked out so quickly that the organisers http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/national-catholic-register-article-says-ireland-has-resilient-sassy-leaders/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/national-catholic-register-article-says-ireland-has-resilient-sassy-leaders/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:09:11 GMT Pro-life leaders in Ireland face complex challenges. But the movement has resilient, savvy leaders who are fully aware of the land's pro-life heritage and the ongoing battle for life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-report-on-galway-conference/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/special-report-on-galway-conference/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:08:49 GMT Pro-life supporters spoke up for life at last Thursday's conference in NUI Galway co-hosted by the Irish Centre for Human Rights (ICHR) and the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) which exclusively featured pro-abortion speakers. Youth Defence members present said that apart from pro-life attendees, only a handful had registered for the event which was used as a platform to attack Ireland’s protection of human life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/battle-not-over-on-obamacare/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/battle-not-over-on-obamacare/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:08:25 GMT While pro-life activists across the US cheered the passing of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment to the House health care bill, they have warned that the bill remains a serious concern and that the pro-life amendment may yet be dropped at a later stage. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/former-director-of-a-planned-parenthood-quits-her-job-and-joins-pro-life-group/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/former-director-of-a-planned-parenthood-quits-her-job-and-joins-pro-life-group/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:07:59 GMT Abby Johnson, 29, used to escort women from their cars to the clinic in the eight years she volunteered and worked for Planned Parenthood in Bryan, Texas. But she says she knew it was time to leave after she watched a fetus "crumple" as it was vacuumed out of a patient's uterus in September. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-group-calls-for-police-investigation-into-n-ireland-abortions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-group-calls-for-police-investigation-into-n-ireland-abortions/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:07:38 GMT Northern Ireland's leading pro-life group Precious Life are calling for a police investigation following the release of official figures which revealed that 92 abortions were carried out in Northern Ireland during 2008. The pro-life group has also challenged the Health Minister to explain the discrepancies in the latest figures which differ from figures he released 11 months ago. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-pro-family-candidate-wins-through-in-new-jersey-governorship-race/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-pro-family-candidate-wins-through-in-new-jersey-governorship-race/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:07:17 GMT Pro-life candidates have been victorious in several important elections in the U.S. this week. On Tuesday, incumbent Democrat Gov. Jon Corzine conceded defeat to pro-life, pro-family Republican Chris Christie in New Jersey's governor's race. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/galway-conference-challenged-to-include-pro-life-speaker-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/galway-conference-challenged-to-include-pro-life-speaker-/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:06:05 GMT The director of the Life Institute, Dr Seán Ó Domhnaill, has challenged the Irish Centre for Human Rights in NUI Galway to include a pro-life speaker in its line up for a conference to be held next Thursday dealing with abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/court-hears-challenge-to-guidelines-which-support-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/court-hears-challenge-to-guidelines-which-support-abortion/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:05:38 GMT Precious Life held a two day Prayer Vigil outside the High Court in Belfast on 27 and 28th October in support of a legal challenge to Department of Health guidelines on abortion in Northern Ireland. The court case was brought by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) to seek a High Court declaration that the guidelines do not properly set out the law; are misleading and legally inaccurate. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/aborted-baby-cell-lines-used-in-skin-cream-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/aborted-baby-cell-lines-used-in-skin-cream-/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:05:11 GMT Children of God for Life announced today that Neocutis, a bio-pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology and skin care, is using aborted fetal cell lines to produce several of their anti-aging skin creams. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/up-to-50-of-irish-babies-with-down-syndrome-are-being-aborted/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/up-to-50-of-irish-babies-with-down-syndrome-are-being-aborted/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:04:47 GMT Youth Defence has said that reports that up 50 per cent of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome at Dublin's Rotunda maternity hospital are being aborted reveal the "ugly nature of the abortion business which is totally lacking in compassion." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/eu-parliament-votes-against-pro-life-amendments/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/eu-parliament-votes-against-pro-life-amendments/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:04:26 GMT The European Parliament has voted against pro-life amendments to stop EU money being spent on coercive and sex-selective abortions. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/trinity-college-dublin-to-draft-code-on-embryonic-stem-cell-research/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/trinity-college-dublin-to-draft-code-on-embryonic-stem-cell-research/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:04:00 GMT A report in today's Irish Times has claimed that Trinity College Dublin is to introduce a code of practice which allows for embryonic stem cell research - despite widespread opposition to the practice. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/report-from-madrid-as-yd-join-with-15-million-in-march-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/report-from-madrid-as-yd-join-with-15-million-in-march-for-life/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:03:31 GMT We are just back from Spain where we joined with more than 1.5 million people in a simply colossal Rally for Life in Madrid. At our July rally in Dublin we heard from Marta Serranillos, a member of one of the organizing groups. Derecho a Vivir and we decided that a contingent from Ireland should go to Madrid to stand in solidarity with the Spanish pro-life movement. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-promotors-claim-on-illegal-abortions-described-as-pure-propaganda/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-promotors-claim-on-illegal-abortions-described-as-pure-propaganda/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:03:02 GMT The claim issued this week by the Guttmacher Institute that abortions should be legalized worldwide because unsafe abortions are killing women as been described as "pure propaganda" by pro-life leaders. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/2009-rally-for-life-watch-the-video-on-youtube/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/2009-rally-for-life-watch-the-video-on-youtube/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:02:32 GMT If you took part in the Dublin Rally for Life, or you would just like to see the success of the day, you can watch the new and improved video on YouTube by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmafm9wIET4 http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/why-are-concern-promoting-abortion-campaigners/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/why-are-concern-promoting-abortion-campaigners/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:02:08 GMT Many ezine readers will be familiar with the Irish charity Concern, who raise millions each year to help with Third World programs. Now that charity has chosen to promote abortion campaigner Ivana Bacik as one of their "Women of Concern" - a decision that has angered Concern donors who have contacted the YD office to register their disquiet at the move. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-group-wins-case-to-highlight-abortion-of-the-disabled/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-group-wins-case-to-highlight-abortion-of-the-disabled/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:01:46 GMT A British pro-life group has won its case to get the UK government to disclose how many abortions are carried out on disabled unborn children. The government has been ordered by the Information Commissioner to publish the data after the ProLife Alliance won a legal victory at the Information Tribunal. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-contingent-to-join-in-massive-march-for-life-in-spain/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/irish-contingent-to-join-in-massive-march-for-life-in-spain/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:29:08 GMT This Saturday, the streets of Madrid will once again be taken over by the Spanish March for Life. The organisers, led by the organisation Derecho a Vivir (though there are hundreds of groups involved), are hoping to build on the 500,000-strong crowd that gathered in March of this year to show their opposition to the proposed extension of Spanish abortion laws by the Socialist government. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-viva-la-vida-conference-is-only-3-weeks-away/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/youth-defence-viva-la-vida-conference-is-only-3-weeks-away/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:26:33 GMT Youth Defence's youth conference Viva La Vida!, promises to live up the standard of their already-renowned International Activists' Conferences, and is now just three weeks away, so get booking! http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/actor-says-he-would-risk-his-career-to-speak-out-against-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/actor-says-he-would-risk-his-career-to-speak-out-against-abortion/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:00:39 GMT Jim Caviezel, the actor who took the film world by surprise with his moving depiction of Christ in 2004, said this week that abortion has nothing to do with helping women and that he is willing to risk his career to say so. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/daughter-of-former-prisoner-of-conscience-leaves-amnesty-over-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/daughter-of-former-prisoner-of-conscience-leaves-amnesty-over-abortion/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:00:23 GMT A British woman who owes the release of her father from prison in Malta in the 1970s to Amnesty International has decided to suspend her support because of group's pro-abortion agenda. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-welcomes-cardinal-seaacuten-brady-condemnation-of-embryo-research/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-welcomes-cardinal-seaacuten-brady-condemnation-of-embryo-research/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:03:17 GMT Youth Defence has welcomes Cardinal Brady's condemnation of embryonic stem cell research. Speaking during Mass in St John's Cathedral in Limerick, the Cardinal said that "to plunder human life at its genesis, without respect for its inherent dignity reflects the very moral attitude which has put our created world in jeopardy". http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/coacuteir-position-paper-explains-threat-to-pro-life-laws-from-lisbon/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/coacuteir-position-paper-explains-threat-to-pro-life-laws-from-lisbon/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:07 GMT The pro-sovereignty organization, Cóir, has released a position paper which details the threat to Ireland's pro-life laws from the Lisbon Treaty. It explains that the much-trumpeted "guarantees" on issues such as abortion, taxation and defence are little more than political promises since they are not binding in EU law. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/help-promote-song-with-pro-life-message/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/help-promote-song-with-pro-life-message/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:59:42 GMT Ryan Taylor is a musician and artist who has written an anti-abortion song titled THOSE WHO NEVER LIVED. He is looking to promote the song and we think its well worth a listen! Check out his my space page which contains a link to the song ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-health-data-show-liberal-abortion-laws-lead-to-greater-maternal-death/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/un-health-data-show-liberal-abortion-laws-lead-to-greater-maternal-death/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:59:06 GMT The world's largest abortion provider, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), has acknowledged an alarming "surge" in maternal deaths in South Africa, challenging the pro-abortion mantra that liberal abortion laws decrease maternal mortality. Maternal deaths increased by twenty per cent in the period 2005-2007 in South Africa, a country that since 1996 has had one of the most permissive abortion laws on the African continent. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cardinal-brady-says-demands-for-abortioneuthanasia-threatens-dignity-of-all/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cardinal-brady-says-demands-for-abortioneuthanasia-threatens-dignity-of-all/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:58:41 GMT Cardinal Brady has hit out at attempts to introduce abortion and euthanasia to Ireland. Speaking at the opening of the national novena in Knock shrine, Co Mayo, the cardinal described the efforts of individuals and groups to introduce abortion to Ireland and the increased pressure to accede to legalised euthanasia as “a fundamental threat to human hope” that “threatens the dignity of us all”. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/more-women-seeking-post-abortion-check-ups/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/more-women-seeking-post-abortion-check-ups/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:58:10 GMT The Life Institute has said that reports of an increase in the number of women attending necessary medical check-ups after abortion was indicative of the unsafe nature of the procedure for both mother and baby. The Irish Times has reported that the number of women attending post-abortion medical check-ups is on the rise, quoting figures which showed that almost 600 availed themselves of free health check-ups on their return, while hundreds of others attended counselling sessions at more than 50 centres nationwide as they dealt with the emotional trauma of having an abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/student-conference-features-top-pro-life-speakers/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/student-conference-features-top-pro-life-speakers/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:28:02 GMT A Pro-Life Youth Conference scheduled for November will feature a line-up of internationally renowned pro-life speakers, including Gianna Jessen, the abortion survivor, and Lila Rose, the student journalist whose undercover work has exposed the worst of Planned Parenthood practices in the US. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-concern-at-british-law-lords-support-for-assisted-suicide/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-concern-at-british-law-lords-support-for-assisted-suicide/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:36:35 GMT Pro-life leaders have criticised senior judges in Britain for supporting assisted suicide in their judgment in the case of Ms Debbie Purdy. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-research-backs-abortion-breast-cancer-link/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/new-research-backs-abortion-breast-cancer-link/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:36:13 GMT CNA reports that a Turkish researcher has reported a statistically significant 66 percent increase in breast cancer risk among women who have had an abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/us-sports-star-says-his-mothers-story-encourages-others-against-abortion/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/us-sports-star-says-his-mothers-story-encourages-others-against-abortion/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:35:53 GMT US football star Tim Tebow has told a press conference that the publicity given to his mother's story has helped other women choose not to abort their unborn children. Tebow's mother, who serves as a Christian missionary together with her husband, was pressured to abort Tebow following a life-threatening infection she suffered while pregnant with him. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/journalist-accuses-amnesty-of-ideological-agenda/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/journalist-accuses-amnesty-of-ideological-agenda/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:35:35 GMT Two years ago Amnesty International lost thousands of supporters when it said it would adopt a new policy supporting abortion. Now, an Irish journalist has written that "Amnesty International has gone in recent years from being an organisation devoted to the rights of prisoners-of-conscience in foreign jurisdictions to a lobby group concentrating selectively on ideological issues within the immediate jurisdictions in which it operates." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dublin-rally-for-life-gets-world-wide-attention/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/dublin-rally-for-life-gets-world-wide-attention/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:35:15 GMT The exciting and hugely successful Rally for Life on July 4th has attracted worldwide attention with reports on the Rally appearing in newspapers and websites as far flung as Canada and Australia. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/unborn-childs-memory-develops-by-30-weeks-in-the-womb/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/unborn-childs-memory-develops-by-30-weeks-in-the-womb/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:32:10 GMT 30-week-old babies in the womb already have short-term memory capabilities, a new study from the Netherlands, published in the July/August 2009 issue of the journal Child Development, has found. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/imagine-hearing-doctors-discuss-whether-to-kill-you-it-happened-to-me/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/imagine-hearing-doctors-discuss-whether-to-kill-you-it-happened-to-me/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:31:50 GMT British woman, Baroness Campbell, has written an extraordinarily moving testimony opposing moves to legalise assisted suicide in the UK. She describes her own experience as a person with disabilities when listening to doctors discuss whether her life was worth living. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/eu-split-over-abortion-language-at-un-meeting/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/eu-split-over-abortion-language-at-un-meeting/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:31:11 GMT Ministers of UN member-states, last week by consensus, adopted a declaration on global public health, after tough negotiations which involved two marathon late-night sessions, and during which Ireland, Poland and Malta held out against strongly pro-abortion language proposed by the US and other EU member states. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/c-case-as-truth-is-revealed-hse-must-answer-questions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/c-case-as-truth-is-revealed-hse-must-answer-questions/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:30:50 GMT Pro-life leaders have demanded that the Health Service Executive answer urgent questions regarding the C case where the state brought a teenage rape victim to Britain for an abortion against her parents' wishes. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/worlds-elderly-to-overtake-number-of-infants/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/worlds-elderly-to-overtake-number-of-infants/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:30:04 GMT The world's population is becoming steadily greyer with the number of people aged over 65 on course to overtake the number of infants for the first time in history, a study has found. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-cpa-attack-on-pro-life-counselling-reveals-real-desire-for-censorship-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-cpa-attack-on-pro-life-counselling-reveals-real-desire-for-censorship-/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:29:33 GMT Youth Defence has said that a new campaign by the Crisis Pregnancy Agency to attack pro-life counseling has revealed a “sinister desire for censorship”. The CPA, which has received more than €35 million in taxpayer funding to date, had previously attempted to force counselling agencies such as Life and Cura to use their so-called “positive options” materials which promote abortion referral. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/famed-nasa-astronauts-launch-new-pro-life-ad/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/famed-nasa-astronauts-launch-new-pro-life-ad/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:29:09 GMT Twice before the US pro-life organization CatholicVote.org has produced pro-life ads that have attracted national attention, being viewed millions of times online - despite the fact that (or perhaps because) major networks, including CNN, refused to air them. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/european-court-to-hear-challenge-to-irish-abortion-ban-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/european-court-to-hear-challenge-to-irish-abortion-ban-/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:58:25 GMT The European Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear a case taken by three women in Ireland who wish to overturn Ireland’s ban on abortion in a full hearing before its grand chamber of 17 judges. The case is being funded by the Irish Family Planning Association. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/c-case-girl-on-pat-kenny-she-didnt-know-what-abortion-was-and-would-have-wanted-her-baby-adopted/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/c-case-girl-on-pat-kenny-she-didnt-know-what-abortion-was-and-would-have-wanted-her-baby-adopted/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:57:49 GMT The truth in regard to the appalling exploitation of the young girl at the centre of the 1997 C-case continues to be revealed. Today on the Pat Kenny Show, the girl, who is a now a young woman, told the nation that she didn’t even know what an abortion was when she was brought by social workers, against the wishes of her parents, to have her baby killed in Britain. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-from-the-yd-roadshow-as-multi-media-digital-van-also-takes-centre-stage/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/good-news-from-the-yd-roadshow-as-multi-media-digital-van-also-takes-centre-stage/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:57:26 GMT Three days after the huge success of the Rally for Life young pro-life volunteers took off on Youth Defence's Annual Roadshow. Last Wednesday streets sessions were held in Drogheda and Dundalk where the response was so positive that the supply of leaflets which were to last until Friday were completely exhausted http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/coacuteir-says-swedish-attempt-to-use-lisbon-treaty-to-push-for-abortion-revealing/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/coacuteir-says-swedish-attempt-to-use-lisbon-treaty-to-push-for-abortion-revealing/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:57:05 GMT Cóir has described the attempt by Swedish politicians to use the Lisbon Treaty to call for the legalization of abortion in Ireland as "profoundly undemocratic but very revealing". The pro-sovereignty organization said that the move by the Swedish campaigners would unsettle Irish voters who were being told by the Irish government that EU politicians were unconcerned with Ireland’s ban on abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/roadshow-on-its-way-around-the-country/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/roadshow-on-its-way-around-the-country/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:45 GMT The Nationwide Pro-life Information Roadshow left Dublin for Drogheda and Dundalk on Wednesday. Such was the response in Drogheda, that the supplies that were due to last until today were gone by the end of the day! Next Monday the Digivan will ... http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-rally-for-life-thank-you-for-making-such-a-great-day-possible/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/the-rally-for-life-thank-you-for-making-such-a-great-day-possible/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:56:25 GMT It was a day to remember. Despite the rain clouds which threatened all morning (and the torrent that came down at 1.50pm) the sun burst forth as the Rally for Life moved off from the Garden of Remembrance towards O'Connell Street. An estimated 4,500-5,000 people joined in the Rally, sending a powerful message to Dáil Éireann – that the Irish people will not tolerate the legalization of abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/web-a-winner-as-media-show-their-true-colours-in-rally-reportage/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/web-a-winner-as-media-show-their-true-colours-in-rally-reportage/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:56:02 GMT Organisers of the Rally for Life have said that the decision by the Irish media to blank the massive pro-life rally, has served to highlight the "insular and anti-life thinking dominating Irish media organs". However, Youth Defence spokeswoman, Íde Nic Mhathúna, said that the Rally was a news feature on more than 50 internet web sites and that the web was a primary source of news for a growing number of people. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life-in-dublin-a-great-success/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life-in-dublin-a-great-success/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:55:32 GMT Just before 2pm on Saturday, the sun burst through the clouds which had gathered over Dublin all morning, and an enormous cheer went up from the Rally for Life. Thousands of pro-life people, of all ages, set off through Dublin's busy city centre in a colourful and lively pro-life march which saw another rise in numbers rallying against abortion. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life--one-day-left-to-go/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life--one-day-left-to-go/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:04:49 GMT One day left to go: The organizing committee of the Rally for Life has urged all pro-life people to make a special effort to attend tomorrow’s pro-life rally which meets at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin at 2pm. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/care-not-killing-warn-that-britain-is-sleepwalking-into-euthanasia/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/care-not-killing-warn-that-britain-is-sleepwalking-into-euthanasia/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:14:16 GMT An amendment to a bill going through the Houses of Parliament in Britain proposes that 'mercy killers' should face charges of manslaughter and not murder. The bill, The Coroners and Justice Bill was originally aimed at tightening up the Suicide Act 1961 to prevent the internet promotion of youth suicide. However three Lords have brought amendments seeking to use it as a vehicle to facilitate assisted suicide. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ulster-sextuplet-couple-rejected-advice-to-abort-babies/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/ulster-sextuplet-couple-rejected-advice-to-abort-babies/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:13:52 GMT Last month, Mrs Nuala Conway, from Dunamore, gave birth to four girls and two boys 14 weeks prematurely. She told the Sunday Express newspaper that "These babies are a wonderful gift from God," in her first interview. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nigerians-reject-abortion-bill-pushed-by-american-group/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/nigerians-reject-abortion-bill-pushed-by-american-group/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:13:34 GMT By a vote of 13-1, the legislature in the small state of Imo, Nigeria rejected the Reproductive Rights Bill last week, marking a pro-life victory in a state whose rich heritage, culture and religious traditions welcome life and respect the lives of unborn children. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cura-apologises-over-abortion-dispute/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/cura-apologises-over-abortion-dispute/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:13:11 GMT Three women volunteers dismissed five years ago by Cura, the Catholic Church's pregnancy agency, have been reinstated with an apology. The women were among four volunteers who refused to distribute leaflets they said gave contact numbers for abortion referrals. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortions-double-risk-of-premature-birth/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortions-double-risk-of-premature-birth/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:12:52 GMT A history of miscarriages and abortions increases a woman's chances of giving birth too early. Scientists from Britain, Denmark and Spain analysed the results of 75 investigations into early pregnancy complications conducted between 1980 and 2008. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/woman-dies-after-three-months-on-new-pill-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/woman-dies-after-three-months-on-new-pill-/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:12:26 GMT A British woman collapsed and died from a blood clot just three months after she started taking a new contraceptive pill. Helen Schofield was not told there was a risk of deep vein thrombosis when her GP prescribed Dianette. But weeks later Miss Schofield, 33, collapsed as she was walking with her mother, shortly after putting down a deposit for her first home. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mother-and-child-campaign-call-for-robust-opposition-to-euthanasisa/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mother-and-child-campaign-call-for-robust-opposition-to-euthanasisa/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:38:28 GMT The Mother and Child Campaign has said that a robust campaign is planned to ensure that "euthanasia is not allowed to threaten the lives of the elderly, the sick and the vulnerable." http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/fifth-of-british-women-now-remain-childless/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/fifth-of-british-women-now-remain-childless/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:12:08 GMT A new study has shown that one in five women are remaining childless as an increasing proportion choose not to marry and put their career before raising a family. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/momentum-building-as-rally-for-life-date-fast-approaches/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/momentum-building-as-rally-for-life-date-fast-approaches/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:37:50 GMT With only eight days to go until the July 4th Rally for Life in Dublin, organiser say momentum is building towards what they hope will be a powerful and joyous event. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amnesty-international-tars-poland-over-abortion-access/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/amnesty-international-tars-poland-over-abortion-access/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:27:16 GMT Amnesty International recently issued its 2009 survey of what it considers to be the state of human rights throughout the world. Of particular interest to social conservatives is Amnesty's continued campaign to advance a "right" to abortion globally. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/hses-statement-on-aborting-the-disabled-shocking-and-out-of-touch/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/hses-statement-on-aborting-the-disabled-shocking-and-out-of-touch/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:35:48 GMT The pro-life group Youth Defence has said that a Health Service Executive (HSE) statement which linked Ireland’s high waiting times for spinal operations with our ban on abortion, was both “shocking” and “completely out of touch with the ethos of the Irish people”. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/your-invitation-to-the-rally-for-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/your-invitation-to-the-rally-for-life/ Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:35:12 GMT In 2007 the Rally for Life held in Dublin surpassed all expectations, bringing the largest number of pro-lifers in a decade together to speak out for unborn children. It was a colourful, exciting event, with a carnival-like atmosphere but it had a very serious message: Keeping Ireland Abortion Free. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/c-case-girl-says-she-didnt-know-what-abortion-was/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/c-case-girl-says-she-didnt-know-what-abortion-was/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:34:38 GMT In an explosive revelation, a young woman who was brought by the Irish state to have an abortion when she was just 13 years old, has now said that she was unaware of what abortion was at the time her baby was killed. She also told the Irish Star newspaper that when she awoke following the abortion she asked for her baby. “I remember waking up screaming with pains in my stomach,” she recalls. “I remember saying, ‘”Where’s the child?’ and they said ‘There’s no child’.” http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life-the-momentum-is-building/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/rally-for-life-the-momentum-is-building/ Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:33:55 GMT With just four weeks left until July 4th, momentum is building for the Rally for Life 2009. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/baby-faith-dies-at-93-days/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/baby-faith-dies-at-93-days/ Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:33:23 GMT Baby Faith Dies at 93 Days : Doctors Had Pressured Mother to Abort Anencephalic Daughter http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-a-major-issue-in-eu-elections/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/abortion-a-major-issue-in-eu-elections/ Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:32:52 GMT Twelve months after the Lisbon Treaty referendum, abortion has remained a hot topic for the EU elections. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-welcomes-drop-in-n-ireland-abortion-figures/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/precious-life-welcomes-drop-in-n-ireland-abortion-figures/ Sat, 30 May 2009 05:32:19 GMT Precious Life has welcomed the latest government statistics which have shown a drop in the number of women from Northern Ireland having abortions in Britain. The abortion statistics for 2008 revealed that the number fell by 170. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spanish-opposition-leader-says-hell-challenge-new-abortion-law-in-court/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spanish-opposition-leader-says-hell-challenge-new-abortion-law-in-court/ Wed, 27 May 2009 05:31:48 GMT The leader of Spain's main opposition party said Friday that the new abortion law proposed by the ruling Socialist Worker's Party is "unacceptable and immoral," and he will fight it all the way to the nation's Constitutional Tribunal, the highest court for cases regarding constitutional law. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spain-goverment-approves-plan-to-legalize-more-abortions/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/spain-goverment-approves-plan-to-legalize-more-abortions/ Wed, 20 May 2009 05:31:13 GMT The government of Spain has approved a plan to expand the law allowing legal abortions there despite strong opposition from the pro-life community. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/sweden-rules-gender-based-abortion-legal/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/sweden-rules-gender-based-abortion-legal/ Wed, 20 May 2009 05:28:38 GMT Swedish health authorities have ruled that gender-based abortion is not illegal according to current law and can not therefore be stopped, according to a report by Sveriges Television. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/grandmother-makes-medical-history/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/grandmother-makes-medical-history/ Fri, 15 May 2009 05:28:09 GMT A grandmother has made medical history as the world's oldest ever stem cell donor, to save her younger brother's life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-welcome-poll-but-warns-against-complacency-/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/yd-welcome-poll-but-warns-against-complacency-/ Fri, 15 May 2009 05:27:27 GMT Youth Defence has welcomed the results of an opinion poll showing that the majority of Irish people wish to protect human life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-activist-says-rteacute-hiding-extreme-views-of-euthanasia-supporters/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/pro-life-activist-says-rteacute-hiding-extreme-views-of-euthanasia-supporters/ Sun, 10 May 2009 10:04:11 GMT A pro-life activist who took part in protests against the recently-abandoned euthanasia lecture in Cork has said that RTÉ refused protestors a right to reply, and that the station, along with other media organs, were hiding Len Doyal's extreme views on the ending of life. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-chain-hears-that-proposed-abortion-guidelines-must-be-opposed/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/life-chain-hears-that-proposed-abortion-guidelines-must-be-opposed/ Fri, 08 May 2009 11:11:03 GMT Despite short notice of the event, almost 150 people turned up to 'make a stand for life' in recognition and remembrance of over 7 million little babies killed by abortion in the 41 years since the implementation of that evil Act. http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mother-of-baby-with-anencephaly-celebrates-10-weeks-of-life/ http://www.youthdefence.ie/archived-news/mother-of-baby-with-anencephaly-celebrates-10-weeks-of-life/ Fri, 01 May 2009 16:41:54 GMT Baby Faith Hope Walker was born just over 10 weeks ago to 23 year-old Myah Walker.  Myah, a single mother and student living in Moncton, New Brunswick, was told when she was 19 weeks pregnant that the child suffered from anencephaly, and ...