Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights: Resources and Information

The WiST organization believes in a woman’s right to make private, personal health care decisions and we are strongly pro-choice. Our mission is to drive equitable career opportunities for women. Reproductive health care and bodily autonomy are critical to a woman’s ability and her power to pursue her dreams for education and a fulfilling career path.

This is not over.

Check out some resources and information put together by WiST Board Member Mel Strong:

Research and Coverage Concerning Reproductive Justice and Maternal Healthcare

• Why Abortion Access is a Workplace Issue (TIME)

• More Companies Take a Stand on Abortion (New York Times)

• Abortion as a Workplace Issue (The Alliance for Choice)

• Paid Sick Days Enhance Abortion Access and Economic Security (The National Partnership for Women and Families)

• The Economic Effects of Abortion Access (Institute for Women's Policy Research)

What Direct Actions Can Your Organization Take?

• Moderate abortion misinformation on your platform and/or social channels

• Make public and internal statements that support comprehensive reproductive healthcare. You can sign on to public statements such as Don't Ban Equality to say bans on access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare run counter to your company values and negatively affect efforts to promote equality in the workplace, putting businesses, communities, and the economy at risk.

• Provide financial support for healthcare costs, relocation costs, etc. to support employees seeking abortions.

What Organizations Need Support to Provide Care?

• Planned Parenthood - Nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally

• Abortion Care Network - Independent abortion providers that care for the majority of people seeking abortion in the U.S.

• The Center for Reproductive Rights - Global human rights organization made up of lawyers and advocates who ensure reproductive rights are protected by law as fundamental human rights.

• The Brigid Alliance - Arranges and funds confidential, personalized travel support to those seeking abortion care.

• Fund Your Local Abortion Fund - Directory to locate and support a local abortion fund.

Other resources to check out:

• Resources to Protect Reproductive Rights After the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

• How To Show Up For Abortion Access

• Donate to an Abortion Fund Right Now (Listed by state)

• Kindred