Advocates For Women
Improving the Lives of Women
Advocates for Women has been working toward improving the lives of women for more than a decade! In our work to lift up and advocate for women we focus on:
- Reproductive Justice
- Equal rights
- Gender-based violence
- Economic and social disparities
- Intersectionality and marginalization
We are galvanized by the Supreme Court’s betrayal of women and marginalized peoples. They have decimated access to reproductive health care for a wide swath of the nation. While Washington State has strong protections, we must be there for our sisters and brothers in other states. Now more than ever the full participation and leadership of and by women is essential to addressing local, national, and global disparities and injustices, particularly those suffered by women.
Focus on Reproductive Justice
We have proposed a Congregational Stand that states: Reproductive Justice is a Fundamental Human Right (see the draft text here). This Stand is based on the proposal by the Sister Song Collective that all people have the right to bodily autonomy, to bear or not bear children, and to raise their children in a safe and healthy environment. Imagine securing these rights will transform the world! The Stand will be voted on at our Congregational Meeting in May 2023.
Find out about our program on Reproductive Justice
Because of the proposed Stand, this year we will be holding several events to educate all about Reproductive Justice. Please see our calendar of events and the news feed on this page for more information.
Meetings For Work and Play
Each month, September through June, we meet via Zoom (first Mondays at 7 pm) or in person (first Sundays after Services) to plan and reconnect with one another. Check our calendar or email Advocates For Women for the latest details. We work collaboratively in standing groups (such as those that organize our book discussions or state lobbying efforts) and in planning groups that are dedicated to a single project. We use a democratic decision making model.
Throughout the year we gather (on Zoom or in person) for some fun times together, such as “Whatever Makes You Happy” happy hours and Cafe Connections. Although we don’t have business meetings In July and August, we do have one or two social get-togethers. Community is important to our success!
Our Work
We seek to help women locally and globally by
- raising money or acquiring products for non-profit organizations which help women (see Fundraising for Women for details)
- raise awareness among ourselves and the congregation about challenges facing women (see Advocacy and Awareness for more)
- advocate for women at the local, state, and national level
Upcoming Events
To learn about our upcoming events, check out our calendar.
News
- Advocates for Women EventsCurrent Year Note: Many events this year are a part of a congregational educational plan preceding the congregational vote on a Stand for Reproductive Justice. These ...Read more
- What’s so bad about Crisis Pregnancy Centers?If you’ve been around the reproductive justice movement at all, you’ve probably heard the term “crisis pregnancy center.” Not just an annoyance, crisis pregnancy centers ...Read more
- The 2023 Lobby Room Heats Up!Many challenges await the 2023 state legislature’s 105-day budget session, which starts January 10. Let’s build on our past successes to promote those bills that ...Read more
- How Can Men Get Involved in the Reproductive Justice Movement?Written by: Barbara Ford – A4W News Group Although men have been sympathetic and supportive of reproductive rights, they often don’t know what they can do, ...Read more
- 400 Abortion Aftercare Kits from Our Work PartyIn the quiet time between Christmas and New Year, 17 members and friends of Advocates for Women, the Racial Justice Committee, and the Reproductive Justice ...Read more
- Stand on Reproductive Justice Proposed – Congregational Education BeginsWith the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the fragile state of Reproductive Justice in our country has been highlighted. Therefore, Advocates for Women has proposed ...Read more
- Women’s Rights: Keeping Young Voters Energized Through the Midterm and BeyondWritten by: Deb Bauder – A4W News Group Larger numbers of women and younger people (under ager 30) are registering or planning to vote since the ...Read more
- How to talk about abortion: A post-Roe mini-workshop, Wed Oct. 26, 7 pm via ZoomMany of us are uneasy when we contemplate talking about abortion with friends and relatives, especially those who are not in full agreement with us. ...Read more
- New Reproductive Justice Work Group Forms and Board Endorses Action of Immediate WitnessThis summer, we saw a huge step back for human rights in our country when Roe v. Wade was overturned. So when Rev. Eric posted ...Read more
- How to Talk About Abortion in 2022: A Handbook Your Grandma Fought ForAbortion is a difficult topic to talk about. Now more than ever it is important to be able to speak about abortion in clear, medically ...Read more
For More Information
Contact: Advocates For Women