Reproductive Justice
In response to an inquiry from a community member, we are sharing a follow-up to our statement on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case to clarify how the Supreme Court of the United States is setting up for future decisions regarding 14th amendment rights and what authority state…
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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States released an opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision overturns Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case that created safe and legal abortion access in the United States. At YWCA Spokane we stand with survivors and communities…
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Last week in our Stand Against Racism Challenge, we learned about Reproductive Justice. Whether or not you’re taking the Challenge with us, you can still learn more about how this concept comes to play in Spokane. Take The Challenge In today’s post, we will be diving into the concept of…
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YWCA Spokane intentionally supports the health, safety and autonomy of women, girls and marginalized genders. Our national organization, YWCA USA, has supported reproductive rights since 1967, and submitted an amicus brief in the December 2021 case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. Our staff is dedicated to helping people regain their autonomy, safety…
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Funding for crucial reproductive healthcare services as well as safe and legal access to abortion are vital to the individuals and families we serve. These resources not only provide pathways for success in individuals’ lives but can be life-affirming during some of the most difficult situations a person may face.…
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Thank you to Leigh Hofheimer from Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) for training our staff on reproductive justice! Our training focused on educating the staff on reproductive and sexual coercion in domestic violence, and focused on access to Plan B, birth control, and reproductive rights. Leigh taught…
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