Youth Activism
Written on 7 Jul, 2004 at 14:53 in
Abortion, Youth Activism | Author:
Richard John Neuhaus
Special to The Interim
Richard John Neuhaus
Special to The Interim
The demographics of the abortion controversy are often overlooked. Recent months have seen a number of reports indicating that opposition to abortion is growing dramatically among young people. In a Gallup survey of youth aged 13 to 17, only 19 percent said that abortion should be legal in all circumstances (the current regime of Roe v. Wade) while 72 per cent said that abortion is morally wrong and should be ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Jun, 2004 at 10:25 in
Events, Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Cyril Bagin
The Interim
Minutes after the room was filled with youthful cheers and joyous songs, one could hear a pin drop though the room was still filled with more than 200 teenagers as they listened to Senator Anne Cools. The senator was the first speakers following a musical kick-off to the full day May 14 CLCY conference on the campus of the University of Ottawa.
This special youth event takes place every year as ... (Continue reading)
Written on 6 Apr, 2004 at 7:20 in
Abortion, Activism, Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Gillian Long
By Gillian Long
The InterimPro-life leaders can be assured there are some young pro-life activists stepping up to the plate to reinvigorate the movement.
On March 17, students at the University of British Columbia, University College of the Cariboo, University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, University of Toronto, and Carleton University in Ottawa, working in conjunction with the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, ... (Continue reading)
Written on 30 Oct, 2003 at 11:42 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
By Mike Mastromatteo
Special to The Interim
Students ponder where to go next after initial pro-life forays
Canadian pro-life student organizations continue to struggle with the age-old question of retaining the talent, enthusiasm and experience of students who are reaching the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 5 Aug, 2003 at 11:30 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
By Mike Mastromatteo
The Interim
Ironically, many come from 'extreme, anti-life' Canada
Canadian pro-life organizations continue to play a key role in developing young adult leaders who are bringing the culture of life ethic to the international stage.
Expanding on the pioneering efforts of Campaign Life Coalition in raising concerns about the anti-family sentiments coming from United Nations organizations, an increasing number of committed young adults are looking to promote the culture of life at the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Jun, 2003 at 13:30 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
By Tony Gosgnach The Interim
Prime Minister Jean Chretien may think that "we don't have big debates on the rights of abortion" in Canada, but some 3,500 people from across the country converged on Ottawa May 13 and 14 to send a message to him and other federal parliamentarians that the struggle to protect human life at all stages goes on.
The Toronto Sun reported May 15 how Chretien boasted to a Montreal fundraising dinner that "we ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Jun, 2003 at 13:27 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
By Doreen Beagan The Interim
It is becoming a truism that youth are the future of the pro-life movement. At this year's March for Life in Ottawa, speaker after speaker noted the impressive presence of the youth and their importance to the movement. Of the estimated 3,500 attendees, more than half were high school- and university-aged young people.
"I was ecstatic to see the turnout of youth," said Gillian ... (Continue reading)
Written on 28 Apr, 2003 at 7:30 in
Youth Activism | Author:
By Mike Mastromatteo
Organizers of this year's annual March for Life in Ottawa are optimistic that the 2003 event will remain an important symbolic gesture in defence of the sanctity of human life. At the same time, organizers hope for an increase in numbers over last year's effort.
Scheduled for May 13-14 in downtown Ottawa, the National March for Life marks the 34th anniversary of the passage of the federal government's omnibus bill that legalized ... (Continue reading)
Written on 5 Oct, 2002 at 14:05 in
Youth Activism | Author:
The National Campus Life Network was created to support life advocacy groups on campus. New NCLN director Elaine Barber promises a busy year assisting campus pro-life groups, and an exciting symposium in November.
Barber, originally from Whitby, Ont., is taking a year from studies at the University of Toronto to take the unpaid position at NCLN. In September, she completed a speaking tour of B.C. ... (Continue reading)
Written on 4 Jun, 2002 at 7:20 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach
Filling a gap for pro-life youth in southern Ontario was the goal of the second annual Youth for Life Challenge held at Notre Dame High School in Burlington, Ont. on April 20.
Sponsored by Halton Pro-Life, the day-long event attracted high school, college and university students from as far as St. Catharines to hear presenters including bioethics expert Father Tom Lynch, disabled rights advocate Adrian Dieleman and LifeSite News editor ... (Continue reading)
Written on 3 Jun, 2002 at 13:29 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Tony Gosgnach
When hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world descend on Toronto this July for the week-long World Youth Day, the life and family cause will have a strong presence with activities and exhibits planned over several days.
World Youth Day has grown into a major, Catholic-based international event held every two years and features a series of events among youth celebrating life and faith, culminating in ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Mar, 2002 at 9:12 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Alex Vernon
The National Campus Life Network held its sixth annual national symposium Jan 14-17 at St. Augustine's seminary in Toronto. The event brought together about 50 young people who were pro-life leaders on their respective campuses, with the aim of giving these students a forum to share their experiences in campus pro-life organizing, and to benefit from the expertise of other pro-life leaders.... (Continue reading)
Written on 16 Apr, 2001 at 9:26 in
Youth Activism | Author:
Mike Mastromatteo Canada's pro-life youth continue to expand their networks and share ideas in defence of the right to life of unborn children.
The latest example occurred March 4 at Notre Dame Secondary School in Burlington, Ont. Billed as a pro-life "Youth Explosion," the conference drew more than 50 high school and university students to discuss the latest developments in promoting a culture of life.
This was first-ever youth pro-life conference organized by the Halton Right to Life Association. Halton president ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Dec, 2000 at 7:21 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Mike Mastromatteo By Mike Mastromatteo
The Interim
Officials with the new North American Youth Alliance (NAYA) are optimistic their organization can translate the natural pro-family sentiments of young people onto the international stage.
The NAYA, formed in January, 2000, is the most prominent of regional youth organizations formed to combat the abortion-contraception mentality espoused by United Nations-backed youth groups.
The group works in support of the World Youth Alliance (WYA), which was created in March, 1999 as a pro-life alternative to the UN's Youth Caucus. At ... (Continue reading)
Written on 28 Dec, 2000 at 13:23 in
Abortion, Activism, Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Karen Stiller
Being a student pro-life leader on campus today takes
uncommon courage and humility
By Karen Stiller
The Interim
When I told my Gender and Health class at Dalhousie University that I was against abortion, they were shocked. I transformed, right there in the seminar room, from a benign student into a fire-breathing dragon dripping intolerance from under my scales.
The late 'eighties were frantic days in Halifax. Morgentaler unpacked his tool bag on McCully Street. Pro-life groups galvanized. A university campus seemed a logical place ... (Continue reading)
