Every day, people encounter life-threatening situations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and contraception that severely impact their health, including ectopic pregnancies, harmful birthing practices, and unsafe abortions. The politically charged nature of reproductive health exacerbates these risks due to policies and systemic barriers that restrict access to quality care, insurance, contraception, and abortions, especially for marginalized communities.
This webinar brings together voices from reproductive health - advocates, practitioners, and scholars - to share their insights on reproductive health challenges and the importance of enshrining reproductive justice in policies for the advancement of health equity. Speakers discuss ways that organizations across sectors can effectively collaborate to develop, implement, or champion reproductive justice policies in pursuit of improving health outcomes for all. Additionally, the discussion highlights the significance of health outcome data in measuring the impact of these policies and how this data can be leveraged to advance health equity in the current political climate.
Webinar Objectives:
- Explore the health challenges and inequities experienced during pregnancy, at birth, and when trying to prevent pregnancy, particularly for marginalized communities.
- Discuss methods to advance reproductive justice and health equity by focusing on health outcomes, regardless of varying personal and political perspectives.
- Empower attendees to engage in advocacy and activism for reproductive justice by outlining key action steps for cross-sector partnerships to develop, implement, or champion reproductive justice policies.
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