All Virginians should have the right to learn about their reproductive and sexual health; have access to safe, high-quality, and gender-inclusive health, sexual, and reproductive care; make decisions about their bodies, their families, their communities; and more. We stand by healthcare workers who stay true to their oath in respecting the rights of their patients.
In the past years, our rights to abortion and contraception, as well as reproductive, sexual, and gender-inclusive education, have been threatened. More abortions have been performed in Virginia recently because it is now the last state in the South to still have the right to abortion up to 26 weeks (or third trimester).
In 1994, Black women coined the term “Reproductive Justice” to address the absence of intersectional experiences—especially those of Black people and other people of color—in mainstream conversations about reproductive issues. The Reproductive Justice movement centers the needs and experiences of those who are most marginalized. While Asian Americans may face unique challenges, we stand in solidarity with other marginalized communities of color in the Reproductive Justice movement.
We, as Asian Americans, want to be informed, engaged and empowered to combat the stigma that we cannot talk about our bodies, sex, and reproductive needs and concerns. We speak up for reproductive justice- not just to policymakers but also within our communities, in our own languages. We want to have the economic, social, and political power to make decisions about our bodies, our families, and our communities. We will push for reproductive health and justice because it is our right, regardless of race, disability, age, immigration status, income, gender identity, sexual orientation, and location.
Add your name to our petition to:
- Support reproductive justice in Virginia
- Stay informed with updates on Reproductive Justice issues
- Get invited to gatherings, events or actions related to Reproductive Justice
- Be in community with other Asian Americans in Virginia
- Be a force of power at the local and state level to advocate for Reproductive Justice!
