National Abortion Federation to Launch Canadian Public Policy and Outreach Program Tue May 16, 8:12 AM ET
To: International Desk
Contact: Dawn Fowler, 250-598-1858; or Jenna Huntsberger, 202-667-5881, both for NAF, press@prochoice.org
News Advisory:
-- The National Abortion Federation to Launch Canadian Public Policy and Outreach Program
-- NAF to provide direct assistance to Canadian women through national toll-free hotline (1-800-722-9100)
The National Abortion Federation (NAF), the professional association of abortion providers in Canada and the United States, will launch our Canadian Public Policy and Outreach Program. NAF's mission is to ensure safe, legal, and accessible abortion care to promote health and justice for women. We will announce our public policy goals and how we will work to improve abortion access for women in Canada. Additionally, NAF will increase direct assistance to Canadian women through our national toll-free hotline (DELETED), a place women can call to get unbiased, factual information; options counseling; and referrals to providers of quality care.
When: Tuesday, May 16 at 11 a.m. ET
Where: Charles-Lynch Press Conference Room
Room 130 S Centre Block
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada
Who: Speakers include:
-- Vicki Saporta, NAF President and CEO
-- Dawn Fowler, NAF Canadian Policy and Outreach Director
-- Pat Smith MD, NAF Board Chair
-- Honorable Dr. Carolyn Bennett, MP
-- Irene Mathyssen, MP
-- Penny Priddy, MP
NAF is the professional association of abortion providers in Canada and the United States. NAF members care for more than half the women who choose abortion each year in Canada and work at clinics, doctors' offices, and hospitals throughout the country, including premier teaching hospitals. For more information, visit http://www.prochoice.org
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QUESTION: Why are these people launching from Parliament Hill? Is that kosher?
