Chicago Protest of World Federation of Right To Die Societies (Sept. 18-20, 2014)
Not Dead Yet and other disability rights activists from around the U.S. and Canada held a three-day protest vigil at an international assisted suicide and euthanasia conference held by the World Federation of Right To Die Societies in Chicago last week, hosted by the U.S. group Final Exit Network. Below is a record of what happened.
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Photos by Carrie Ann Lucas, NDY Board Member.
Press Releases:
Disability Rights Activists Begin 2nd Day of Protests Against Pro-Euthanasia Conference in Chicago (September 19. 2014)
Disability Rights Activists to Protest International Euthanasia Group Meeting in Chicago (September 17, 2014)
In the News:
The Largest Minority Radio Show Interviews Diane Coleman About Protest in Chicago (WBAI.org, 9/24/14, 9:00 pm)
If You Ask Us, We Want Life! (Center for Bioethics & Culture Blog, 9/19/14)
Right-To-Die Conference In Chicago Draws Protest (CBS Chicago Radio, 9/18/14)
Leaflets:
Oppose the Legalization of Assisted Suicide!
Equality Dignity Diversity Pride
NDY Blogs:
John Kelly Gives His Take on the NDY Protest of the World Federation Conference (9/24/14)
NDY Protests the World Federation Conference – From My Vantage Point (9/22/14)
Chicago NDY Protest of International Pro-Euthanasia Conference – Day 1 (9/19/14)