Episode 126 Action Items

First and foremost, be sure to read Jill Filipovic’s piece, How US Abortion Politics Distorts Women’s Lives in Conflict Zones, here. You can also follow Jill on Twitter.

It’s imperative that these policies that limit the health and safety of women and girls in conflict zones are explicitly addressed. Tell your elected officials to repeal the global gag rule and the Helms amendment. You can also ask them to support refugee rights general, including pushing for more robust funding for humanitarian work and raising the refugee resettlement cap in the U.S. and other countries. You can reach the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121.

Be mindful of the organizations that you support or donate to and continue to research whether or not they support a full range of reproductive health and rights, including safe abortion.