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CHOICE-FEST: History of Abortion
The practice of abortion dates back to ancient times — with the first recorded evidence found in the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus in 1550 BC. Since then, various methods have been used to terminate pregnancies, and abortion laws and their enforcement have changed through the ages.
Join us on a whistle-stop tour of the history of abortion as we look at an ever changing landscape of morals and politics.
SPEAKERS: Academics Dr Erin Maglaque & Dr Sally Sheldon & writer and Abortion Rights EC Member Judith Orr.
About Choice-Fest
This year, Abortion Rights turns 18! That’s right, it’s been 18 wonderful years of campaigning and fighting the good fight. And we’re just getting started! To celebrate this milestone, we’re organising a series of panel discussions that’ll take us through the history of abortion, via Britney Spears, and through an examination of cultural stigma, to meet some incredible trailblazers with a lot to say. Join us every Tuesday in September!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/choice-fest-abortion-rights-18th-birthday-series-tickets-166080528331
By purchasing a ticket, you not only get to enjoy a wide variety of panels crammed with reproductive rights experts, but you are also supporting Abortion Rights’ work. At Abortion Rights we believe the key to fighting effective battles will be creating opportunities for the pro-choice majority to be heard. We’re up to the task, but we need you with us as we face a powerful and well-funded opposition who have proven they will do almost anything to restrict our reproductive freedom. Be a part of the change!