Activists from the anti-choice movement returned to campus Sept. 14. The protesters were scheduled to be outside the Fletcher Argue building from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Protesters are allowed to be on campus per the university’s desire to allow “freedom of expression,” according to signs posted around the building. The University of Manitoba’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment policy upholds the university’s responsibility to support an environment where individuals are “free from harassment.”
The signs simultaneously warned campus visitors of possible images they may find disturbing.
Rainbow Pride Centre (RPC), the Women’s Centre and Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) collaborated on a statement posted on the RPC Instagram account.
The post warned students that the protesters would be in the vicinity and provided alternate paths to Fletcher Argue if they wanted to avoid the possible graphic material.
In addition to the warning, the statement assured students that ASBC, RPC and the Women’s Centre all believe “in the right of each person to make decisions regarding their health care and support access to safe abortion.”
Students who may need additional support can access the Student Counselling Center at 474 UMSU University Centre or by phone at (204) 474-8592.
