Welcoming Activists to the Summer of HER

The #Fight4HER campaign's Summer of HER, a summer-long activist institute that trains fellows on grassroots organizing skills, officially begins on June 1. This summer, we have 129 fellows in our eight target states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania—who will help drive the #Fight4HER campaign, gaining invaluable experience fighting for reproductive health and rights using grassroots organizing tactics.

We kicked off the 2020 program with a welcome call in mid-May that featured a special video message from Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)! The #Fight4HER campaign focuses on passing the Global HER Act to repeal the Global Gag Rule, a U.S. foreign assistance policy that blocks federal funding for global health organizations that provide abortion counseling, referrals, or procedures; advocate to decriminalize abortion in their own countries; or work with partner organizations that participate in these activities.

In a National Volunteer Call on May 20, open to anyone interested in activism with us this summer, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA-7) and our Director of Congressional Relations, Stacie Murphy, discussed the importance of passing the Global HER Act and ran through all the ways activists can take action throughout the summer. Watch a recording of the call to learn more!

Introducing Activists to South African #Fight4HER Advocate, Dr. T

On May 21, we hosted a live Twitter chat with Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng (Dr. T), a fierce medical doctor, author, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) activist in South Africa. We and Dennis Carter, Senior News Editor at Rewire.News, alternated asking Dr. T questions to learn about the devastating impacts of Trump’s Global Gag Rule and COVID-19 on patients in South Africa.

Just as the one-hour Twitter chat was beginning, Dr. T sent us a private message to let us know that she was on her way to the hospital to perform an emergency C-section. She assured us that she could participate as planned from the car (someone was driving her), and she did just that. Dr. T is now the official Action Fund staff hero. Follow us on Twitter if you want to join exciting events like this in the future!

2020 Endorsements

Population Connection Action Fund is proud to endorse candidates in key states and districts running for the House and Senate during this critical election season. Check out the current list of endorsed candidates and see if we're supporting someone in your state or district!

May Activist Spotlight

Each month, we select a few standout #Fight4HER activists and recognize their commitment to fighting for reproductive health and rights. For the month of May, we're talking to Geneva Hein, Michaiah Wilson, and Liz Draper.