6. To help young mothers in distress

Article 6 of the Convention declares that ‘every child has an inherent right to life’.

This article has been the object of discussion. We are going further by saying that ‘the unborn child has a right to life’. It is a great debate in which we have very little presence; and yet we must take our place there, respecting personal decisions.

Lasallians have developed very conclusive initiatives for young mothers seeking their bearings and immediate help: in France the teams of Br Auguste Thérond give information, find accommodation, listen and give legal help; in Australia lasallians have opened a day centre and a crèche for 25 mothers and a small residential centre for 11 mothers and their babies.

It is a vital stage for a welcome worthy of the unborn child or already born.