The Womxn Project is proud to partner with the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom (LCRF) this summer on a series of virtual events bringing together leaders to share insight on a range of hot topics in the movement for reproductive health, rights, and justice. The sessions will be streamed each month throughout the summer. www.facebook.com/TheWomanProjectHQ & … [Read more...] about Summer 2021 Conversation Series
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Civics Video Project Grant Award Announcement
We are so grateful to each and every person who has worked with us over the years to make a difference. One of the great things about being able to be out in the community more lately is we get to run into our volunteers and donors. I am always so touched when I see one of our activists and we get a chance to catch up. Time and again people tell me how grateful they are to be … [Read more...] about Civics Video Project Grant Award Announcement
Abortion Bans & Budget: We need YOUR help!
“Restrictions on access to reproductive health care are not only at odds with stated values, such as equity and inclusion, but they also affect the ability to ensure equal participation for women or improve the health and wellness of people in our state.” - The Womxn Project’s Tammy Brown in the Providence Journal - - - - - - - - - - - A majority of lawmakers in our state … [Read more...] about Abortion Bans & Budget: We need YOUR help!
ConvergenceRI: Changing the political landscape when it comes to women’s reproductive freedom
June 7, 2021 | An interview with Jocelyn Foye, the director of The Womxn Project ||| In a time of increasing partisan divide around so many issues, advocacy on behalf of issues central to reproductive freedom and justice has become even more challenging. The Violence Against Women Act is stalled in the U.S. Senate, unable to move past Republican resistance to a vote. A … [Read more...] about ConvergenceRI: Changing the political landscape when it comes to women’s reproductive freedom
Providence Journal OpEd by Tammy Brown: Abortion bans bad for women, economy
The Center on the Economics of Reproductive Health (CERH) recently released game-changing research on reproductive health to monetize the cost of state-level reproductive health restrictions. Studies have long shown that access to reproductive health care is central to gender equity and women’s full participation in the workplace. Restrictions on access to reproductive health … [Read more...] about Providence Journal OpEd by Tammy Brown: Abortion bans bad for women, economy
Support: Budget Article 13, Section 5
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. The Womxn Project is a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families and futures and that we … [Read more...] about Support: Budget Article 13, Section 5
PR: Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment
Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director [email protected] 401-400-0061 cell Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment The Womxn Project celebrates a budget that takes steps to ensure affordable abortion and commits to getting rid of bans here in Rhode Island and around the world! (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project on the release … [Read more...] about PR: Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment
Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment
We are SOOOO excited to share that today, President Biden released a budget that does NOT include the Hyde Amendment, a policy that specifically targets low-income people by denying health coverage for abortion for people who use Medicaid. This is the same kind of policy we have been fighting here in Rhode Island with the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (S267/H5787). This … [Read more...] about Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment
ACT NOW: Tell Gov. McKee to put values first!
A lot of people are tired and want to take a break. The legislative session is almost over but regardless, we will remain focused on the betterment of healthcare for Womxn and families. So there are TWO quick little actions we would like you to use your signature on! It is often said that a budget is a statement of priorities. It shows what matters to people. Women … [Read more...] about ACT NOW: Tell Gov. McKee to put values first!
J WHO v. Dobbs: This is NOT a TEST! – SCOTUS activity announcement and what it means
J WHO v. Dobbs: May 2021 Announcement This is NOT a TEST! This is NOT a TEST! - SCOTUS activity! If you care about abortion access and value bodily autonomy, you should be concerned that Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted certiorari (agreed to hear arguments) in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ("J WHO"). J WHO involves a … [Read more...] about J WHO v. Dobbs: This is NOT a TEST! – SCOTUS activity announcement and what it means
Amendment to H5270: Requires hotels to have staff take anti-trafficking trainings
My name is Barbara Colt. I am writing to share a letter of support for a proposed amendment to H5270. I am a member of the board of directors for The Womxn Project, a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how … [Read more...] about Amendment to H5270: Requires hotels to have staff take anti-trafficking trainings
PR: Committee to Hear Exciting Package of Healthcare Bills
The Womxn Project makes it clear that legislators should be working to eliminate barriers to health services in these troubled times – not allowing care to be pushed out of reach. [Providence, RI] - Statement on the House hearing on May 13th on H6075 (12 month postpartum), H5709 (eligibility for elderly and disabled) and H5787 (Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, a stop bans on … [Read more...] about PR: Committee to Hear Exciting Package of Healthcare Bills
Support of H5787, H6075, & H5790: Eliminate state bans on health coverage for state employees and the Medicaid program
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. The Womxn Project is a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families and futures and that we … [Read more...] about Support of H5787, H6075, & H5790: Eliminate state bans on health coverage for state employees and the Medicaid program
Support of S. 771: Makes prostitution a civil fine rather than a misdemeanor
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. The Womxn Project is a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families and futures and that we … [Read more...] about Support of S. 771: Makes prostitution a civil fine rather than a misdemeanor
Testimony in Support of H6075 (and H5787 and H5709): Ensures 12 months post-partum coverage in Medicaid
My name is Emily Boucher. I am a teacher, an artist and a member of the board of directors of The Womxn Project. The Womxn Project, a statewide organization working to center the people most impacted by injustice and to leverage the collective strength of the community to eliminate systems of oppression and advance positive change. Together, we can work for a better and more … [Read more...] about Testimony in Support of H6075 (and H5787 and H5709): Ensures 12 months post-partum coverage in Medicaid