Planned Parenthood Federation of America Calls for a Culture of Consent: Highlights Need for Better Prevention and Response to Sexual Assault
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April), Planned Parenthood Federation of America is calling for increased access to sex education that addresses issues of consent, and stronger policies to support survivors of sexual assault.
April 1, 2015
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During National Minority Health Month, Planned Parenthood Urges Communities to Work Together Toward Health Equity
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, Planned Parenthood encourages communities to work together toward the full realization of health equity for people of color.
April 1, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Celebrates César Chávez’s Legacy of Equality and Health Care for All
Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement honoring César Chávez and his commitment to ensuring justice, dignity, and fair treatment to people everywhere.
March 31, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Calls for Nominations for the 2015 Maggie Awards for Media Excellence
Planned Parenthood Federation of America announced today that it is now accepting nominations for its 2015 Maggie Awards for Media Excellence.
March 27, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Thanks Senator Reid for Leadership in Advancing Women’s Health
Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada (operated by Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains) today expressed deep gratitude for Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) for his long legacy of leadership in advancing and protecting access to health care for women in Nevada and across the country.
March 27, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Urges Congress to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act by champions Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), a commonsense bill that would protect women in the workplace, providing women with increased protections against pay discrimination.
March 25, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Calls on House to Reject Harmful Abortion Restriction
Planned Parenthood Federation of America today called on leadership in the House of Representatives to work quickly to remove a harmful abortion restriction from a healthcare funding package that currently ignores and marginalizes the needs of women and their health care.
March 24, 2015
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North Carolina Asks Supreme Court to Review State’s Coercive Ultrasound Law
North Carolina has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a state law that would force women to undergo a narrated ultrasound before receiving an abortion—a measure that has been blocked by both a district court and federal appeals court as unconstitutional.
March 23, 2015
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On Fifth Anniversary of ACA, Planned Parenthood Celebrates Gains for Women’s Health
On the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act’s enactment, Planned Parenthood Federation of America today said that the health care law is the single greatest advance for women’s health in generations.
March 23, 2015
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