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President Trump has confirmed that he will attend the 2020 Washington March for Life, making him the first President in US history to do so. This has prompted SPUC to call on all world leaders to stand against abortion and the destruction of innocent human life. John Smeaton, SPUC Chief Executive said: "This is a remarkable moment for the pro-life movement in the United States and indeed across the world. SPUC calls on all world leaders to similarly defend the most vulnerable of their nation."

The President announced yesterday evening, 22^nd of January, that he will be attending the annual Washington March for life on 24^th of January. The Washington March for Life is the world’s biggest pro-life gathering with hundreds of thousands expected to attend tomorrow in protest of abortion.

Vice President Mike Pence was present at the 2019 March for Life where he assured the crowd of the Administration’s opposition to abortion. President Trump also addressed the 2019 March via video call.

Earlier this week, President Trump proclaimed January 22^nd, National Sanctity of Human Life Day. His declaration came on the 45^th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the infamous Supreme Court ruling which set the precedent for legalised abortion in the United States.

Mr Smeaton added: "Whilst we look forward to hearing what President Trump has to say, SPUC would like to use this unique occasion to call on all world leaders to address the destruction of human life through abortion.

"From the appointment of pro-life judges and federal workers, to cutting taxpayer funding for abortions in the United States and abroad, President Trump and his administration have made a consistent effort in tackling the issue of abortion."

SPUC Scotland’s Trip To March For Life Washington

SPUC Scotland’s youth trip to Washington commenced on January 21^st where a group of 12 young adults travelled from the UK to the Washington DC March for Life.

Primarily an educational trip, the event inspires young people to be actively involved in the pro-life movement in Scotland and across the UK.

Eden Linton, Youth Officer for SPUC said: "The experience will provide invaluable opportunities to hear some of the best pro-life speakers in the world and to see just how vibrant the pro-life movement of America is. The trip will better equip young people to help build a culture of life in the UK."