CWLC breaks down barriers & advances the potential of women & girls through transformative litigation, policy advocacy and education. A 501(c)3 nonprofit.
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Trans Day of Visibility, recognized March 31st each year, celebrates transgender and gender-expansive people, and acknowledges the work that remains to be done to end discrimination and violence against trans people.
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Ten-Year Monitoring Period Ends in Sweetwater! After 17 years of litigation and monitoring, the Ollier v. Sweetwater case has concluded with the end of federal court oversight. A win for gender equity in girls' sports at Castle Park High, ensuring lasting change under Title IX!
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@UCLAFSPH 's recent panel featured CWLC attorney Julianna Gesiotto. She highlighted how voting impacts reproductive health policies at every level. Your vote matters for public health! Get informed and ready for the upcoming elections!
#ReproductiveHealth #Voting2024 #CWLC
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Check out the @dailybruin article “Beyond the Statute” with CWLC attorney Julianna Gesiotto! She discusses key healthcare challenges for women, from maternity leave to lactation rights. Advocacy is crucial as inequalities persist. bit.ly/cwlc3 #WomensRights #Advocacy
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Last week, CWLC teamed up with Dr. Wagman’s lab on the UCLA Red Zone Prevention Campaign! We’re committed to combating sexual violence on college campuses and raising awareness of essential resources.
#RedZoneCampaign
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling last week allowing Idaho medical providers to temporarily continue providing care to patients in emergency rooms who need an abortion to stabilize their condition or avoid serious health risks. The case, Moyles v. United States, was...
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The Supreme Court of the United States recently upheld a federal law prohibiting anyone subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a gun. Thankfully, this decision rejected a challenge brought under the Second Amendment by the 5th Circuit, thereby...
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Today marks the two year anniversary of the repeal of Roe v. Wade when the Supreme Court overruled nearly 50 years of precedent affording Americans the constitutional right to an abortion. During these two years, we have witnessed the widespread, haunting effects...
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Thank you @GavinNewsom for approving $103 million in one-time funding for crime victims’ services in response to the loss of federal VOCA funding. These funds will provide critical support to survivors of sexual and domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking...
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The Supreme Court released its opinion in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the case brought by anti-abortion activists attempting to outlaw abortion medication by subverting executive and legislative powers using the courts.
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Today in Arizona, the state legislature voted to repeal their civil-rights era abortion ban that would have gone into effect next month. At the same time we celebrate Arizona, we agonize over Florida as their six-week ban went into effect today.
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The abortion ban will impact the most vulnerable women in the state. CWLC believes that access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion, is crucial for women’s economic security and bodily autonomy. Learn more about our repro work at cwlc.org
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Join CWLC today in celebrating @DoloresHuerta’s 94th birthday! Today we honor the incredible legacy and indefatigable spirit of Dolores Huerta. ¡Sí Se Puede!
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The Supreme Court heard arguments today from anti-abortion activists that challenged the FDA’s authority to regulate the distribution of mifepristone, an essential medicine used in medication abortions.
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To celebrate #WHM CWLC is highlighting women leaders who have advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion. Today we are highlighting three fearless activists who inspire us to fight for a world where difference is valued and celebrated.
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Today is #EqualPayDay! It's unacceptable that women, on average, still earn between 78-84 cents for every dollar earned by men. The wage gap hits even harder for women of color. It's time to confront this inequality and advocate for fair compensation for ALL.
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Let's bridge the gap and ensure equal pay for equal work! #EqualPay #WageEquality #GenderPayGap #WomenOfColor #FairCompensation
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“In its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court majority wrote the following and with all due respect justices, ‘Women are not without [...] electoral or political power.’ You’re about to realize just how much you got right about that.”
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-President Joseph R. Biden, State of the Union Address, March 7, 2024
Thank you @POTUS #IWD #WomensHistoryMonth #SOTU
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A 2-drug regimen is the most common way Americans access abortion. Now, prescriptions for Mifepristone, the first pill in the process, will be available at many CVS and Walgreens pharmacies in CA, MA, NY, PA, and IL. This is crucial to ensuring greater accessibility to abortions.
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“Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.” – Susan B. Anthony
Happy 204th birthday to this pioneering advocate for political and economic equality among the sexes!
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The FDA approved @opill_otc as the first-ever OTC birth control pill – a landmark win for #repro health. But to *truly* #FreeThePill, @PerrigoCompany & retailers MUST set an affordable price AND offer a robust consumer assistance program. Read more here: bit.ly/OpillAffordability
