Canadian pro-lifers at the UN - CSW

L to R : Patrick Wilson, Emilia Demski, Myself, and Mitchell Gunnarson

Here are some of our volunteers , this is their first time at the UN. Here are their views of the CSW.

1.Patrick Wilson

The CSW has been an interesting, and overall rewarding experience for me. Interesting, because though many of the negative preconcieved notions I had of the UN and its commissions ended up being accurate, there is also many glimmers of hope and good work that can be spotted at a commission like the CSW. The ignorance of the abortion issue altogether by the UN body, including the oppresive and unanimously condemned practice of sex-selective abortions in countries such as India, and forced abortions in China, was not unexpected but still quite upsetting. However, this did not stop minds being changed from events such as screenings of the phenomenal film, "It's a Girl", which was extremely well-attended at with three separate showings, and people having to be turned down at the door due to volume. Overall, I am grateful to have had this unique experience to attend the CSW, and have come out of the first week with optimism that there is good work that can be found here - if you have the patience to look for it!

2.Emilia Demski
It has been a very exciting experience to be present and involved in an event like the CSW, and furthermore to be representing the pro-life movement. Thus far, I have encountered the expected challenges that come along with work in regards to the pro-life view. Despite the opposition we face, we must take away all that we can and keep working hard to reach our ultimate goals here, and back home.

3.Mitchell Gunnarson
Coming to the Commission for the Status of Women has been an extremely interesting experience. I have seen first hand the militant push for universal access to abortion and LGBT rights. Although at times it can feel like a David vs. Goliath situation, I am not discouraged. Speaking out, ensuring the Pro-Life message is heard is never a futile gesture. The United Nations is an important international forum and I look forward to promoting the truth of the pro-life message in the future.