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Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region Celebrates Landmark Victory for Abortion Rights with the Passage of Issue 1 
 

For Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2023


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

November 7, 2023 

Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans turned out to vote YES on Issue 1, the Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment, enshrining abortion in the Ohio State Constitution. 

MEDIA CONTACT 

Maya McKenzie, Communications Manager  

[email protected], 513-787-1714 

CINCINNATI, OHIO—After the landmark, 56 percent, definitive victory for abortion rights in Ohio yesterday, with millions of Ohioans voting to pass Issue 1 the Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region released the following statement: 

“This result is a historic win and a step forward for the lives and health of all Ohioans. Yesterday we stood together to say: ‘Access to reproductive health services, including abortion care, must be protected.’” 

“Our community relies on Planned Parenthood to be a safe and compassionate haven for their health care and education needs — no matter what. We thank all who showed up to support abortion access, ensuring that right is now guaranteed by the Ohio Constitution.” 

“Today we celebrate this victory for our patients and our community. We look forward to the future of access for generations of Ohioans to come and remain committed to continuing to provide compassionate care — as we have for 94 years. Abortion is legal in Ohio. Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region’s doors are open.” 

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About Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region  

Serving 20 counties in southwestern Ohio and three in northern Kentucky, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region strengthens the community by providing access to high quality health care and education that empower people to make informed, private decisions about their reproductive lives and sexual health. The organization operates five health centers throughout the region. Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is an affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. 

 

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