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Voices for Freedom
| Abbreviation | VFF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2020[1] |
| Purpose | Anti-vaccination campaigning and misinformation. |
| Website | http://www.voicesforfreedom |
Voices for Freedom is a New Zealand anti-vaccination lobby group founded by anti-vaccine activists Claire Deeks, Alia Bland and Libby (Elizabeth) Jonson.[2]
Activities
[edit]Covid Misinformation Pamphlets
[edit]The group has conducted several campaigns delivering leaflets which were
"Actively share false and misleading information and are seeking to cause harm."
The "Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found six of eight claims it made were unsubstantiated https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300329450/complaints-against-antivax-leaflet-largely-upheld-by-advertising-standards-authority
Removal from Facebook
[edit]In July 2021 the groups page was removed by Facebook for promoting "harmful misinformation" and "false claims". [3]
Harassment at vaccination centers
[edit]The group also protested at a vaccination centre, with its members "banging on their car window" and displaying "scaremongering and baseless statements". [4]
Harassment at schools
[edit]On several occasions, members of Voices for freedom protested outside schools and School board meetings. [5]
Anti-vaccination Billboard
[edit]NZ anti-mandate protests
[edit]Voices for Freedom were part of the leadership group during the 2022 Wellington protests, claiming to represent “over half” of the protesters. [1] The protest saw "significant levels of abuse and harassment" for local residents [6], faeces thrown at police [7] and became a Covid location of interest as covid cases were confirmed at the location. [8]
Complaints, investigations and criticisms
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- ^ a b Chapman, Madeleine (2 March 2022). "Giving a voice to Voices for Freedom". Newsroom. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ Satherley, Dan (3 August 2021). "Anti-vaccination group Voices for Freedom's billboards taken down after 'harassing people' trying to get vaccines". Newshub. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ Fisher, David. "Takedown: The slick anti-vaxxing group that just got banned by Facebook". NZHerald. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ Sadler, Rachel. "Coronavirus: 'Terrifying' Voices for Freedom protesters descend on vaccine centre - but healthcare workers inside ease children's fears". Newshub. Newshub. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ Wiggins, Amy. "Covid 19 coronavirus: Anti-vaxxers target school board meetings, hand flyers to students, email principals". NZHerald. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ Whyte, Anna. "'Enough' - Wellington leaders call for end to protest". 1News. TVNZ. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Faeces thrown at police at Parliament protest". Radio New Zealand. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Protest at Parliament named as Covid location of interest". 1News. TVNZ. Retrieved 3 March 2022.