Committee Chair Spotlight - Reproductive Justice Initiative
What does your committee focus on, and what drew you to be involved?
- Strategic Focus: As a result of the work of the Reproductive Justice Initiative, members of First Unitarian will create and contribute to systems of community support that empower people to make their own choices.This means that:
- Interested members of First Unitarian know how they could get involved in supporting the Reproductive Justice Initiative at FUSD.
Interested members of FUSD find ways to contribute based on their skills/interests.
First Unitarian consistently gives financially as well as time (volunteers) to Reproductive Justice organizations that provide access, education, & advocacy.
The organizations we work with have a positive experience working with us and our relationships deepen.
Members of First Unitarian know how to support reproductive justice in their everyday lives and interactions.
Attendees at Reproductive Justice Events we host feel cared for and understood, learn something new, and/or make a connection.
First Unitarian members involved in with the initiative have positive and/or meaningful experiences.
- I personally was drawn to help create the initiative after the Dobbs decision in spring of 2022. I had lived my whole life under the protection of Roe, knowing that if I found myself with an unwanted pregnancy or had a health crisis that required an abortion, I would have access to health care. A woman's right to health care, to choose what happens to her bodies and the right to autonomy is being dismantled - even more three years later.
What’s one thing you're proud your committee has done recently?
- In 2024, the Reproductive Justice Committee was very focused on the Abortion Ballot Initiative that aimed to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. Our work involved training over a dozen FUSD friends to gather signatures to get the initiative on the ballot as well as working alongside Cobalt, COLOR and UU the vote to get this initiative passed in November.
How can others get involved or support your work?
Anyone who is interested can email reproductivejustice@fusden.org to find out how to join us.