Current Issues: Reproductive Justice

Learn about some of the current issues facing RJ

Access to Safe and Legal Abortion

Restrictions: Many states and countries have passed laws limiting or banning abortion, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities

Healthcare Inequity: Restrictions often prevent those in rural areas, low-income communities, and people of color from accessing necessary reproductive care.

Maternal Mortality in Marginalized Communities

Racial Disparities: Black and Indigenous women face significantly higher maternal mortality rates compared to white women.

Healthcare Access: These disparities are driven by systemic racism, lack of access to quality prenatal care, and bias within the healthcare system.

Contraceptive Access

Barriers: Many individuals, especially in low-income and rural communities, face difficulties in accessing affordable contraception.

Political Influence: Policy changes have impacted funding for reproductive health services, leading to limited access to birth control for vulnerable populations.

Reproductive Rights for LGBTQ+ Individuals

Healthcare Discrimination: LGBTQ+ individuals often face barriers to accessing reproductive health services, including discrimination and lack of inclusive care.

Family Planning Challenges: Access to fertility treatments and family planning services is often limited for same-sex couples and transgender individuals.

Reproductive Rights Under Trump-Vance

It remains unclear what a new Trump term will mean for reproductive justice. Trump's stance on abortion, IVF, and other women's health issues has been inconsistent. While he has stated he would not push for a nationwide abortion ban, it’s crucial to stay vocal and engaged to ensure that leaders like Trump don’t take steps that undermine reproductive rights.

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