Message from National NOW President Christian F. Nunes December 8, 2023
Greetings Feminists, Access to contraception varies widely across the country and is a massive barrier to a woman’s right to make decisions about her own life and body. This issue can be attributed to factors such as affordability and a scarcity of contraceptive education.
The release of the Dobbs decision immediately led to fears of contraceptive accessibility, and unfortunately, attacks on birth control have been on the rise, especially in abortion-ban states. Contraceptives have had an extremely positive impact and allowed women to support themselves better financially, complete their education, and add stability to their careers.
Birth control is vital not just for a woman’s self-determination but also for preventive health care. Attempts to legislate and strip back only serve to endanger women’s lives. Here at NOW, we know that women of childbearing age deserve unrestricted access to contraceptives. And our work is not done until that becomes a reality. In solidarity, Christian |
