Latest Reproductive justice Stories
"Women deserve better than to be exploited by Big Abortion's dangerous, 'off-label' use of abortion-inducing drugs. We applaud efforts by the Oklahoma Solicitor General to protect women," said AUL's Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest commended Oklahoma Solicitor General Patrick Wyrick for filing a cert petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to consider the...
NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches this month, On The Issues Magazine is launching a special magazine issue on reproductive rights and justice in recognition of the landmark Supreme Court decision, and as a call to people across the globe to reignite the fight for reproductive freedom. After the recent unnecessary and tragic death of Indian woman Savita Halappanavar who was denied a life-saving abortion in Ireland,...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Advocates for Youth, the Center for American Progress and National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health were pleased to join a diverse group of 70 additional organizations asking President Obama to omit all restrictions on coverage and funding for abortion services from the president's proposed FY 2014 Budget when he submits it to Congress. The organizations, representing health care providers, youth, people of color,...
Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. (MFHS) announces the panel of speakers at its 41st Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community Luncheon. The Luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre and will feature a special forum on building and nurturing an inclusive community by embracing diversity and cultural competency. Speakers include Jessica González-Rojas, Executive Director of the National Latina...
NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights announced the launch of an innovative new campaign--DRAW THE LINE-- in support of the Center's Bill of Reproductive Rights. The Bill of Reproductive Rights provides an opportunity for Americans to join together and tell lawmakers that they stand strongly behind a woman's right to safe reproductive health care. With support from a number of luminaries including Kevin Bacon, Sandra Bernhard, Billy Crudup,...
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WomanCare Global celebrates World Contraception Day, a global campaign with a mission to improve awareness of contraception while empowering young people to make informed decisions regarding sexual and reproductive health. Set for September 26, 2012, the annual World Contraception Day recognizes the importance of access to contraception for women around the world. The event also promotes the availability of accurate, unbiased...
Latinas overrepresented in jobs with high exposures to toxic products. New York, NY (PRWEB) April 20, 2012 Today, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) celebrates Earth Day 2012 by joining a national call for common-sense limits on toxic chemicals—limits that would reduce the disproportionate impact of toxic chemicals on the reproductive health and well-being of Latinas, our families, and our communities. “Latinas have a special stake in toxic chemical...
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC), the national coalition of religious denominations and groups dedicated to reproductive justice, today launched a national campaign to demonstrate the widespread support for expanded access to birth control and contraception among people of faith. The campaign - "I'm a Fan of Birth Control" - involves hundreds of clergy and religious leaders and activists of all faiths in...
Coalition supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services WASHINGTON, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholics for Choice, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, in coalition with more than a dozen faith-based organizations, will participate in a briefing today on Capitol Hill to highlight religious support for access to a comprehensive range of reproductive...
NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ms. Foundation for Women President & CEO Anika Rahman released the following statement today: On Friday, February 18, the U.S. House of Representatives dealt a crushing blow to the health and well-being of millions of women across America: in a 240-185 vote, the House approved H.R. 1 -- also known the Pence Amendment -- which would prohibit Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funding for any purpose, including providing basic...
