Aug. 19, 2022 • Spectrum News

In a typical year, Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York sees about 100 patient visits from out of state.

However, in just the last roughly two months since the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights in late June, President Michelle Casey said the organization eclipsed that figure by a lot.

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March 23, 2022 • WHAM

Rep. Joe Morelle joined local advocates at Willow Domestic Violence Center on Tuesday to recognize Women's History Month.

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May 19, 2020 • Teen Vogue

Ensuring access to essential items is a major focus for young volunteers. Martine Dosa, 16, is part of a drive to collect menstrual products for members of the refugee and immigrant community in her hometown of Syracuse, New York... The idea came about on a Zoom call with the four leaders of their Girl Up club and a community ally from Planned Parenthood. 

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April 26, 2020 • The Daily News

Another statistic increased this year, but it got lost in the Corona News.

Last year, statistics noted that someone is sexually assaulted in the U.S. every two minutes, or 720 every day. The average is now once every 73 seconds — or 1,183, in 24 hours.*

April is “Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” and agencies like RESTORE use this month and all year to inform communities about the realities of sexual violence and resources for support.

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April 10, 2020 • The Buffalo News

Abortion care is health care, and a time sensitive service. A delay of days or weeks can have multiple harmful consequences for patients and potentially make it inaccessible.

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York and Planned Parenthood health centers across the country are doing their part to support other health care professionals who are on the frontlines. Planned Parenthood is committed to working with other providers and hospitals to provide critical reproductive health services so that they may focus their efforts on Covid-19 related care.

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April 3, 2020 • Livingston County News

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, flag displays are popping up in Genesee, Orleans and Livingston counties.

“RESTORE remains operational during this uncertain time and our communities will survive and heal from COVID-19 just as we work toward ending sexual and domestic violence — together,” said Lauren Berger of RESTORE.

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April 2, 2020 • The Daily News

For the people who are self-isolating with their abuser, RESTORE continues to staff its 24-hour confidential hotline at 1 (800) 527-1757. It covers Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties to provide information, support, referrals and help for planning to stay safe.

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Jan. 20, 2020 • WBFO

Despite the bitter winds, low temperature and snow, several hundred people turned out Sunday on the steps of Buffalo City Hall for the 2020 Western New York Women's March.

It was all part of a national Weekend of Action, particularly in Washington, D.C., but also in Seneca Falls, NY, birthplace of the women's movement. Here, they braved a Western New York winter day to urge people to vote and to stand up for issues they believe important.

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Jan. 19, 2020 • WGRZ

Winter weather and wild winds did not stop more than 70 local groups from stomping through the snow at Niagara Square for the annual women's march on Sunday. 

"We care for people and the planet, so it may be cold, but our souls are on fire," Western New York Peace Center executive director Victoria Ross said, adding, "We have our love to keep us warm."

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