Abortion Act

Beyond the Backstreet: Fighting for Abortion Rights 50 years on – Sat 28 Oct

24th October 2017 Socialist Action 0

To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Abortion Act, Abortion Rights is organising a day of discussions and workshops and an evening of comedy, poetry and spoken word.

Saturday 28 October at the Rich Mix London
Day Event, 10:30 am – 4 pm
Evening Event, 7 pm – 10 pm

An action packed program brings together activists, journalists, politicians and performers to celebrate the legacy of the life-saving 1967 Abortion Act that dragged abortion out of the dangerous backstreet.

Abortion Rights screening of Vera Drake -21 January

13th January 2017 Socialist Action 0

– Imelda Staunton and Mike Leigh join Abortion Rights’ panel

Abortion Rights is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Abortion Act this year. This piece of legislation allowed women to receive safe and legal abortions for the first time avoiding the backstreet doctors and homemade remedies. This is an important stage in women’s liberation and should be seen as an part of our social history, not just for women but having knock on effects in our workplaces, universities and further legislation.