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Victims find voice at sexual assault survivor’s vigil

Oct. 7, 2018 • Spectrum News

Community members chanted against sexual assault and domestic violence, while also standing against Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation.

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

Protestors take to Downtown Rochester following Kavanaugh confirmation

Oct. 6, 2018 • Rochesterfirst.com

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York held a silent vigil in Downtown Rochester at the Liberty Pole on Saturday. 

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Consent on Campus Part Two: Getting Help

Aug. 30, 2018 • Reporter

According to the CDC, one in three women and one in six men will experience some sort of sexual violence in their lifetime. 

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

All about women Wednesday at the Great NYS Fair

Aug. 29, 2018 • Spectrum News

The fair offered a lot of important information on Women's Day.

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

For Many Women, a World Without Abortion Access Is Already Here

Aug. 28, 2018 • The Village Voice

What would life be like without Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that gave women in the U.S. the right to a legal abortion? 

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

Demonstrators gather in Rochester to protest Kavanaugh nomination

Aug. 27, 2018 • WHEC

President Donald Trump's choice to be the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice is bringing out critics and supporters across the country, including in Rochester.

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Rally against Kavanaugh nomination held in Rochester

Aug. 26, 2018 • WXXI

Activists gathered in Washington Square Park Sunday afternoon to urge Senators to Vote No on Brett Kavanaugh.

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RESTORE mission for a safer community

Aug. 20, 2018 • University of Rochester Campus Times

RESTORE, a sexual assault service for students, started off as a group of a few volunteers about 45 years ago. Since then, it has grown and worked diligently to promote awareness, support, and prevention against sexual violence through education and advocacy.

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

Connections: Pro-choice advocates discuss a possible post-Roe v. Wade world

Aug. 2, 2018 • WXXI

We continue our discussions about a possible post-Roe v. Wade world. With the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, pro-life advocates say they are feeling closer than ever to a victory with ending abortion. 

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