I am delighted to announce that this year’s From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproductive Freedom Conference, co-organized by CLPP and PopDev, is happening from April 13 -15th. The conference will bring a host of workshops, lectures, panels, and discussions that place reproductive issues at the forefront of social and environmental justice.
As a Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps intern at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, I learned to value the work that reproductive justice organizations put forward every year. Each week at the Latina Institute brought new challenges for the staff. Whether they are creating informational packages for undocumented Latina adolescents, or holding workshops across the country, the Latina Institute diligently advocates for women’s reproductive health. By working closely with the community organizing and policy departments, I learned about the intersections between reproductive issues, racial, and economic issues more thoroughly than I ever had in the past. I have now come to understand why reproductive issues are matters that largely impact our daily lives, our families and communities.
