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Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Aging Disabled Persons Human Rights Social Development Values Social Development: Aging Disabled persons Social policy
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	Spain United States of America Belgium Australia Austria Netherlands France Ireland Canada New Zealand Switzerland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Mission statement:	To prepare a well-informed, broadly-based network of organizations and individuals supporting measures that will create an effective social barrier to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Objectives: Increased understanding and respect for the dignity of human life. Enhanced government support for hospice/palliative care systems and community care services. Maintain and enforce existing laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide. Establish and build Compassionate Care Community Services. Our Aims •To present a united voice in presentations to governments or other organizations with respect to issues related to euthanasia and assisted suicide. •To network and exchange information between members and concerned people. •To develop and promote pamphlets, information sheets, books, and a website for educating the public on issues related to euthanasia, assisted suicide, and hospice/palliative care. •To build a research team for collecting and assessing information. •To organize events and promote quality speakers who can address issues related to euthanasia, assisted suicide, and hospice/palliative care. •To create the opportunity for informative debate. •To establish and build compassionate care community services as an alternative to “mercy killing.”
Year established:	1998
Year of registration:	1998
Organizational structure:	Non-Profit Corporation managed by a National Board of Directors
Number and type of members:	Paid Membership - 2900 members, EPC does have active and committed supporters in many regions and countries who have not paid a membership fee. We have 10,000 contacts world-wide.
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Product sales and business services Fundraising campaigns Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations Donations and grants from domestic sources

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