Defunding the Police: What it Means and Why Planned Parenthood Supports It
Planned Parenthood — in solidarity with patients, staff, and supporters — stands with the Movement for Black Lives’ call to defund the police. Defunding the police means investing less in militarizing police forces and investing more in community-based solutions, education, and health care.
Fighting for Maternal Health and Rights Means Acting on the Helms Amendment
Almost 800 women die every day due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. That is close to 300,000 maternal deaths annually.
April 10, 2015
Helms Amendment: A U.S. Policy that Restricts Women’s Abortion Access Around the Globe
The Helms Amendment has been restricting women’s access to much-needed health care for more than 40 years around the world. Here is what you need to know about this harmful policy, and what can be done about it.
Jan. 15, 2015
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16 Days of Activism: Helms Hurts, But Our Generation Can Help
As students and advocates, we’re excited to see international progress on women’s rights. But a policy known as the Helms Amendment undermines efforts to improve women’s health around the world — including for victims of violence.
Dec. 1, 2014