Posts Tagged ‘access’
PEI will expand abortion access
Statement by Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) and the National Abortion Federation Canada, on the Premier’s announcement about abortion access in PEI: We applaud the Premier’s announcement today to respect Charter Rights and make safe, legal abortion care available on PEI. Women should not have to travel out…
Read MoreCelebrating 28 Years of Legalized Abortion in Canada
Today marks the 28th anniversary of the R v. Morgentaler decision, which decriminalized abortion in Canada. This landmark decision has undoubtedly protected the health and saved the lives of countless women and changed the legal landscape in Canada. Before Jan. 28, 1988, abortion was permitted only in very limited circumstances. Hospitals with Therapeutic Abortion Committees…
Read MoreNAF Files Brief Urging SCOTUS to Overturn Texas Clinic Shutdown Law
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the Fifth Circuit’s decision to uphold the sham laws in Texas, which shut down half the abortion clinics in the state and imposed an unconstitutional burden on women’s ability to access abortion care. The case, Whole Woman’s Health v.…
Read MoreWe stand in solidarity
Yesterday, our community withstood a heartbreaking attack in Colorado. Our hearts and thoughts continue to go out to the families of those who were killed and to those who were injured. We also send thanks to the brave clinic staff in Colorado Springs who endured the attack and acted quickly to ensure patients were safe.…
Read MoreSCOTUS will hear challenge to HB2, TX’s TRAP law
Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on the SCOTUS decision to take up Whole Women’s Health v. Cole: Today the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in our members’ case challenging laws that have shut down clinics in Texas. This is an important first step in restoring…
Read MoreI am pro-choice because every situation is different
I am pro-choice because every situation is different, finances and everything. My situation: I already have a lovely family of six– yes, six!!! When I found out I was pregnant, I was not happy. I cried– especially since the partner didn’t want anything to do with me and said it might not be his. I…
Read MoreDirty Dancing and Reproductive Justice
28 years ago today, Patrick Swayze’s character Johnny lifted Jennifer Grey’s character Baby while “I’ve had the time of my life” blared in movie theaters across the country for the first time. To this day, Dirty Dancing continues to be a rite of passage for many. The dancing, the music, Jerry Orbach, the reproductive justice…
Read MoreHealth Canada approves medical abortion medication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 29, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) and NAF Canada: The approval of mifepristone is great news for women in Canada. Mifepristone has been safely and effectively used by millions of…
Read MoreNAF supports fetal tissue donation for humanitarian and medical research.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 15, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org STATEMENT BY VICKI SAPORTA, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE NATIONAL ABORTION FEDERATION: The National Abortion Federation supports fetal tissue donation for humanitarian and medical research. This research has the potential to help millions of Americans suffering from diabetes,…
Read MoreNAF President and CEO, Vicki Saporta: The EACH Woman Act would ensure health coverage for abortion for every woman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo 202.667.5881, ext 219; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on the introduction of the EACH Woman Act: I applaud Representatives Lee, Schakowsky, DeGette, and all of the co-sponsors for introducing the EACH Woman Act and taking…
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