CT Coalition for Choice to Host Roe Anniversary Event

WHO: The CT Coalition for Choice, Connecticut Constitutional Officers, elected officials and supporters of the pro-choice community. The CT Coalition for Choice is comprised of over 10 organizations that prioritize reproductive health as a legislative priority who include ACLU-Connecticut, AAUW, CT Conference of United Church of Christ, CT NOW, CT Republicans for Choice, CT Sexual Assault Crisis Services, CT Women's Education and Legal Fund, Hartford GYN Center, League of Women Voters of CT, NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut, National Council of Jewish Women, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice of CT, Summit Medical Center.

WHAT: Annual Press Conference to commemorate the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

WHEN: Monday, January 23, 2012   11:00am

WHY: Pro-Choice advocates come together to commemorate the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Today, this landmark victory for women's health and rights is being threatened at every level. In 2011 elected officials launched an unprecedented attack on women's health care and the rights secured by the Roe decision. That's why we come together to honor our state's strong pro-choice history and our leaders who continue to trust women and protect this right for women and their families.  We come together, committed to fighting efforts at the state and federal level to take away women's healthcare coverage and access to abortion and to continue our state's legacy to protect reproductive healthcare in Connecticut.

WHERE: Legislative Office Building, Room 1B