“A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground. Then it is done, no matter how brave its warriors nor how strong their weapons.”
― Cheyenne proverb, found in the book Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog

In the wake of the anti-abortion bill that was signed into law last week, we want to highlight the organizations in Alabama and across the nation that champion female empowerment and are focused on women’s rights, healthcare, and economic development. We hope that you will join us in support of these organizations that are aiming for a more hopeful and inclusive future for all. Here are just a few:

ACLU of Alabama

National Women’s Law Center

Women’s Business Alliance

Emerge Alabama

Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV)

The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham

YWCA of Central Alabama

Planned Parenthood Heath Centers in Alabama

Every Mother Counts

Physicians for Reproductive Heath

Guttmacher Institute

“What You Can Do to Help Women in States With Extreme Abortion Bans”

For readers in Alabama, write to your legislator about the issues that mean the most to you. Mail your letter to the address below:

[Legislator’s Name]

Alabama State House

Montgomery, Alabama 36130

Find your legislator here.