Washington D.C., May 2, 2007 / 10:31 am
Women for Life International is urging Amnesty International not to adopt a policy that would recognize access to abortion as a human right.
In an April 25 press release, Women for Life stated that Amnesty’s policy would be seen "as an endorsement of the inhumane treatment of pregnant women who are forced to abort their children."
Amnesty rebutted the pro-life group’s claim and asked for a correction of this statement based on AI's long history of opposition to forced abortion.
Women for Life said it acknowledges and appreciates AI's opposition to forced abortion, but says Amnesty must be more consistent and persistent in ending this violation against humanity and women.