Planned Parenthood Fundraiser Stickers Are Back!
The topic of women's reproductive rights is one that holds immense significance in the realm of gender equality, bodily autonomy, and healthcare access. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of reproductive rights and shed light on why supporting organizations like Planned Parenthood is crucial for women's well-being and societal progress.
Understanding Reproductive Rights:
Reproductive rights encompass a range of fundamental rights that allow individuals to make informed and autonomous decisions about their reproductive health. These rights include the freedom to access contraception, choose when and if to have children, and make choices about abortion and reproductive healthcare without coercion or discrimination.
The Importance of Reproductive Rights:
Bodily Autonomy: Reproductive rights recognize women's autonomy over their own bodies. The ability to make decisions about pregnancy, childbirth, and family planning is a basic human right that empowers women to lead self-determined lives.
Gender Equality: Ensuring access to reproductive healthcare and family planning services is a cornerstone of achieving gender equality. When women have control over their reproductive choices, they are better positioned to pursue education, careers, and personal aspirations.
Health and Well-being: Reproductive rights are essential for women's overall health and well-being. Access to contraception, prenatal care, and safe abortion options helps reduce maternal mortality rates and improves maternal and child health outcomes.
Economic Empowerment: Reproductive choices directly impact a woman's economic situation. The ability to plan pregnancies allows women to make decisions that align with their financial goals and stability.
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“After Roe Fell: Abortion Laws” by State by Center for Reproductive Rights
Last June the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, reversing Roe v. Wade. Our hearts were completely broken. The banning of abortions would force people to travel great distances to access abortion care, or force them to carry pregnancies against their will, a violation of their fundamental human rights.
Because of the overturn of Roe v. Wade, states were able to ban abortions outright. Since this has happened, 14 states have banned abortions. Whether or not you would ever decide to have an abortion in your lifetime, you must recognize that bodily autonomy is important. This is what sparked our outrage and why we made the stickers in the first place. We just knew we had to do something.
Supporting Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is an organization that plays a vital role in safeguarding reproductive rights and providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.
Here's why supporting Planned Parenthood is essential:
Access to Healthcare: Planned Parenthood offers a wide range of reproductive healthcare services, including contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing, prenatal care, and safe abortion options. Their services are crucial, particularly for individuals who lack adequate insurance coverage. So yes, they do more than abortions.
Education and Advocacy: Planned Parenthood educates communities about sexual health, consent, and reproductive rights. They advocate for policies that protect and expand access to essential reproductive healthcare services.
Nonjudgmental Care: Planned Parenthood provides a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for individuals seeking reproductive healthcare. This inclusivity fosters trust and ensures that everyone receives the care they need.
Vulnerable Populations: Planned Parenthood serves marginalized and vulnerable populations who might otherwise lack access to quality healthcare services. Their commitment to providing care to all individuals, regardless of their background, is commendable.
Planned Parenthood Fundraiser Stickers
Planned Parenthood is an incredible organization and because of all they do regarding reproductive rights, we wanted to support them even further. We made 3 different sticker designs last year and donated all the profits directly to Planned Parenthood. We sold the stickers for $5 and were able to donate $220 in the end just from sticker sales. It might not be an exuberant amount, but we were so glad to be able to help even in a small way.
People at local markets kept asking us to bring them back so we did! Today we have all 3 of those sticker designs back in stock for $5 and all the profits will be donated to Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio. The donation will support educational and health care services provided by Planned Parenthood and will help people feel empowered to make their own informed decisions regarding their bodies. We are so grateful to be able to do this.
As of right now there’s no cut off date for these sticker orders. I’d at least like to wait until I at least sell the first batch before making the donation. If there’s a lot of interest again this year I will reorder the stickers and we’ll just go from there. I’m hoping to be able to donate $250 this time so we’ll see!
You can get your stickers on our online shop on our website or in person at one of our upcoming markets! You can find a full list of events here.
Reproductive rights are not just a matter of personal choice; they are a cornerstone of gender equality, human rights, and public health. By supporting organizations like Planned Parenthood, we take a stand for bodily autonomy, women's well-being, and a more just and inclusive society. Together, we can create an environment where every individual has the power to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, leading to a brighter and more equitable future for all.
Thanks for your help in all of this and for realizing abortions are up to the choice . We really couldn’t be doing this without the group effort.
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