Hadassah has and always will unequivocally stand for women’s reproductive rights and empowering women with the knowledge to make critical health decisions for themselves and their families.
On February 28, in a vote of 46-48, the Senate failed to move the Women’s Health Protection Act forward – further jeopardizing reproductive health access across the country. The Supreme Court heard challenges to two state laws this session and a major decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is expected later this year.
Restricting access to reproductive health care presents an immediate and urgent threat to women's health and women's rights. Now is the time to speak out and stand strong! Learn about Hadassah’s efforts and get involved.
Energize. Strategize. Mobilize.
1. Contact Your State and Federal Legislators
Urge your state and federal legislators to safeguard reproductive rights and ensure women’s health is a top priority. Efforts to further restrict women’s access to reproductive health services are surging, with 15 states passing dozens of new laws in 2021 alone. Tell state policymakers to oppose abortion bans as well as onerous and medically unnecessary requirements placed on patients, physicians and service providers.
2. The Road Beyond Roe: Advocating for Reproductive Choice
Hear feminist pioneer-activist-writer Letty Cottin Pogrebin interviewed by journalist Esther Kustanowitz, Congresswomen Lois Frankel and Sara Jacobs, high-risk pregnancy specialist Dr. Chavi Eve Karkowsky and Hadassah leaders. Hadassah units across the country are organizing watch parties to engage and mobilize members.
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3. New Policy Statement: Reaffirming Support for Reproductive Choice “We all deserve agency over our own bodies and the autonomy to make reproductive health decisions based on medical guidance, our own values, and what we feel is best for our health, our families and our future.”
Policy Statement | Press Release | Share on Social Media
4. Spread the Word!
Become a public champion for reproductive rights. Speak with friends and family about why reproductive health matters to you. Recruit others to send messages to policymakers. Like and share Hadassah’s posts on social media or create your own.