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What you need to know about the fight for reproductive rights in New York.

Roe vs. Wade decision marked in Rochester Monday

Jan. 22, 2018 • 13 WHAM

The anniversary of Roe vs. Wade was marked Monday night in Rochester.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Seneca Falls Women's March draws thousands worried about losing rights in many areas

Jan. 20, 2018 • WAER

The two takeaways from being at the Women's March in Seneca Falls Saturday were the thousands that took part; and the many, many concerns people came out to voice.  

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Increased attention in CNY on gender-based violence; local groups join intl effort

Dec. 6, 2017 • WAER

Organizations in Syracuse have joined forces in an international effort to bring awareness to gender-based violence. 

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Rape crisis hotlines receive record number of calls following #MeToo campaign

Nov. 29, 2017 • WHEC

Celebrities speaking up about sexual assault and harassment is causing a ripple effect. After the #MeToo campaign, rape crisis hotlines across the country are getting a record number of calls. 

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Legal expert, sexual assault services leader speak on Lauer firing

Nov. 29, 2017 • Spectrum News

Television titan Matt Lauer’s firing from “The Today Show” is the latest fallout from a wave of sexual harassment allegations. Now experts are weighing in on the phenomenon.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Abuse hotlines seeing increase in calls amidst national scandals

Nov. 29, 2017 • 13 WHAM

The #MeToo movement and a constant stream of allegations towards prominent figures and celebrities has brought sexual harassment and assault into the spotlight.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Falls superintendent proposes health and sex ed. changes

Nov. 9, 2017 • WGRZ

The superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District wants to update the district's health and sex education programs. The public weighed-in on his proposal.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Planned Parenthood plans renovations to expand access in West Seneca

Oct. 19, 2017 • Buffalo Business First

The health care provider will close one of its two Niagara County sites as part of the change.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Protesters greet Vice President Mike Pence during WNY visit

Oct. 17, 2017 • WGRZ

When Vice President Mike Pence rolled into Western New York on Tuesday, he was greeted by a group of nearly 100 protesters across the street from Salvatore's Italian Gardens.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.