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Wednesday’s Words from Women
I am a 35-year-old female with seven children. Since I discovered that I was pregnant I have been sick and bedridden. I only receive a modest monthly income and if it wasn’t for the assistance and support from NAF, I don’t know what I would have done. –Submitted by Darah* through a member clinic It…
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I’m writing to give my sincere gratitude for the help NAF has given me. I am a single mother of five children and my youngest child is only eight months old. I work hard to support them, and any unforeseen expenses are next to impossible for me to handle. Continuing this pregnancy would have had…
Read MoreU.S. Conference of Mayors Passes Pro-Choice Resolution
A group of mayors led a successful effort to pass a resolution in support of women’s reproductive rights and funding for Planned Parenthood Saturday during the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The non-partisan organization, made up of representatives from about 1,200 cities across the country, voted to pass a resolution opposingthe numerous…
Read MoreStatement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF), in Response to Live Action Videos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 6, 2012 CONTACT: Melissa Fowler 202.667.5881; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) [email protected] The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is the professional association of abortion providers in North America. NAF is a voluntary membership organization comprised of 400 clinics, hospitals and physicians’ offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico City. NAF does not own,…
Read MoreStatement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF)
Today, I released the following statement: The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is the professional association of abortion providers in North America. NAF is a voluntary membership organization comprised of 400 clinics, hospitals and physicians’ offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico City. NAF does not own, operate, or staff medical centers. Our mission…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words from Women
I’m in school and my fiancé is in Afghanistan. Money is very tight right now and I just want to finish school, and get married before starting a family. –Submitted by Kat* through a member clinic I’m a 27-year-old single mother. I currently work part-time and I am in college to make a better life…
Read MoreRemembering Dr. Tiller
It’s been three years since we lost our dear colleague and friend, Dr. George Tiller. He was truly one of our heroes, and today we remember him and the many ways he improved the lives of women. This morning, I appeared with NAF member Dr. Willie Parker on Democracy Now!to remember Dr. Tiller and…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words from Women
With two teenage children and being 40 years old, I was not planning on or ready to start raising another child. I am a nurse and was recently laid off so my finances are limited. After the initial visit, I was a few weeks farther than I originally thought. Without the help and support from…
Read MoreStatement of Christy Zink on Harmful Impact of HR 3803
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 17, 2012 CONTACT: Melissa Fowler 202.667.5881; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) [email protected] My name is Christy Zink. I, like many women in the Washington, DC area, am a mother. Almost every day, I rush around to get two kids woken up, dressed, and out the door. Between my five-year-old daughter and eleven-month-old…
Read MoreWaiting for abortion
This weekend, my letter to the editor on Utah’s 72-hour waiting period was published in The Salt Lake City Tribune. Starting this week, Utah now imposes the nation’s longest waiting period on women seeking abortion care. This misguided legislation requiring a woman to wait 72 hours before she can obtain an abortion is burdensome and…
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