Media Release
23 June 2009
Prolife NZ welcomes the New Zealand Abortion Statistics for 2008 which were released on 16 June by Statistics New Zealand.
The report showed that the number of abortions had dropped from 18,380 in 2007, to 17,940 in 2008. This means 440 fewer unborn babies have been killed and 440 fewer women have been affected by abortion.
“The hard work of pro-life groups throughout New Zealand is paying off” says Andy Moore, National Director of Prolife NZ. “Just look at the recent Gallup poll in the United States indicating 51% of Americans identify themselves as being pro-life. The debate is changing. People have greater access to the facts about abortion and there is a greater awareness of what it really is,” he said.
Justice Miller’s ruling that “there is reason to doubt the lawfulness of many abortions” has also helped raise public awareness on the issue of abortion, alerting New Zealanders to the chilling fact that we essentially have abortion on demand.
“There’s light at the end of the tunnel, however this is no time to become complacent,” says Mr. Moore. “More than ever, it is imperative that young people throughout New Zealand speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves, those who are still growing inside their mothers’ wombs.”
“We are aiming to see an even lower figure in the 2009 abortion statistics,” he said.
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For More Information, contact Prolife NZ:
Andy Moore – National Director
Mob. 021 1140 751 Email: andy@prolife.org.nz