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Western Regional Meeting NFDW
Saturday February 12, 2022
3:00 – 4:30 PM (PST)
EVENT: WESTERN REGIONAL MEETING OF THE NFDW
Co-Sponsors: Washington and California State Federation of Democratic Women
Western Region NFDW States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington,
VENUE: VIRTUAL – ZOOM – register here https://bit.ly/3q8QNZs
DATE: Saturday February 12, 2022, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
THEME: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”
Celebrating the United Nations International Women’s Day 2022 theme: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”
The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022 (IWD 2022) is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.
SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOP:
Michele Bratcher Goodwin
Chancellor Professor
University of California, Irvine
Founding Director, Center for Biotechnology and Global Health Policy
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WORKSHOP – Abortion Access in the Western States – what can we, as the Western Region, do?
AGENDA
Western Regional Meeting 2/12/22 3pm – 4:30 (PST)
2:55 PM Meeting Room Opened
3:00 PM (5 min) Welcome, Call to Order – Pam Cordova
3:05 PM (7 min) Land Acknowledgment – Rebecca Touchin, NM
Introductions – elected officials, VIPs
3:12 PM (3 min) Gail Buckner, NFDW National President ERA update
3:15 PM (25 min) Guest Speakers- Carolyn Fowler Introduces special guest
Professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin
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3:40 PM (20 min) Workshop Topic – Abortion Rights Pam Cordova
How is your state impacted? 3 min each state
Arizona, California, Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Washington
4:00 PM (5 min) DNC Report
Virgie Rollins, NFDW DNC, Sharon Mast, WA DNC
4:05 PM (15 min) State Reports – 2 Minutes Each
4:20 PM (10 min) Announcements, Thank you
LINKS
https://www.plancpills.org/guide-how-to-get-abortion-pills#faq
WESTERN
ARIZONA
Toni Denis 928-848-2753
CALIFORNIA
Carolyn Fowler 310-880-3748
IDAHO
Gini Ballou 208-720-4347
NEVADA
Audrey Dempsey 702-592-2454
NEW MEXICO
Beverly Michael 505-980-0886
WASHINGTON
Carin Chase 425-312-3056 / 206-953-9761c/t
Topic: WSFDW WESTERN Regional Meeting – co-hosted by WA and CA
Time: Feb 12, 2022 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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As you have likely heard, this week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This case is a direct challenge to Roe v Wade; the landmark ruling that determined states cannot ban abortion prior to viability. This blog post by Legal Voice does a great job at providing some historical context and a local perspective for what this might mean for the Pacific Northwest, but what is most important is that you take action now:
- The most immediate effect we are seeing is lack of access. Please donate to these organizations that are working to help people overcome the many barriers to access:
- Yellowhammer Fund, Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund, and ARC Southeast
- You can also donate to org which works to provide funding and services to independent clinics nationwide.
- Help spread the word about org to help those seeking abortion care.
- Click here to call and tell the Senate to vote YES on the Women’s Health Protection Act. This legislation would protect the right to abortion throughout the United States and guard against the dangerous abortion bans and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions being pushed forward by state politicians.
- Thank our WA Senators Murray and Cantwell for really championing this bill.
- Sign the petition from Planned Parenthood to add your name to the ever-growing list of people who are telling the Supreme Court that upholding Roe v. Wade is essential.