Every year on September 28^th we commemorate International Safe Abortion Day. This year, the KSVRC, together with other pro-choice organizations, will celebrate the day by advocating for safe abortion for all through a public performance by 269 citizens performing against Article 269, which criminalizes abortion in the South Korean Criminal Code.

Date: 2018/9/29 (Saturday), 12pm-2pm (please arrive by 11:45am)

Location: Seoul (to be added later)

Outline of performance: 269 citizens gather in a picket performance spelling out the number “269.”

Duration: Rehearsal approximately 1 hour; performance approximately 1 hour (about 2 hours total)

Application qualification: Any citizen in favor of repealing the criminalization of abortion (269 citizens total; applications are on a first come basis)

Dress code: Black (Media is expected to attend. Please organize masks, sunglasses, etc. as needed)

In order for the performance to be successful, we request everyone’s assistance in prompt attendance :)

For those applying to attend, please leave working contact information so we may send updates as the event draws near.

To support the KSVRC, please donate to: 570-224994-13-116 (Woori Bank) (Account holder: 한국성폭력상담소)

For questions: Please email Safe Abortion for All at safeabortionforall@gmail.com

[Originally posted on 2018.09.10]