Fighting for Municipal Funding for Abortion in L.A.

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Expanding Abortion Access

NIRH is continuing its partnership with ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE (ACCESS RJ) to advocate for municipal funding for practical support for abortion care in Los Angeles County. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ACCESS RJ has witnessed increased needs from its callers, including those from out-of-state who are unable to access abortion care in their home states. This project will further establish California as a “safe haven” for abortion access at a time when Roe v. Wade is under threat, and ensure that every Californian and others who seek care in the state are able to access abortion care without financial barriers. This partnership is a collaboration with All* Above All.

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Fund Abortion NYC

NIRH Action Fund and our partners in the #FundAbortionNYC Coalition called on the New York City Council to do its part to ensure that financial barriers don't interfere with anyone's ability to control when and whether to become a parent - and the City Council listened!

Ongoing New York City All* Above All Expanding Abortion Access

Funding Abortion in Austin, TX

In 2019, NIRH worked with Texas advocates to make Austin the second city in the country to begin dedicating municipal funding each year for practical support for those seeking abortion care

2019 Austin Texas Lilith Fund Avow All* Above All Our Justice Expanding Abortion Access

Funding Abortion in Portland, OR

NIRH partnered with Pro-Choice Oregon and the Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) in 2021 to expand access to abortion by addressing a primary barrier to care: cost. anks to this advocacy work, on September 15, 2021, the Portland City Council voted to allocate $200,000 to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) in order to provide needed support and resources to those trying to access abortion care.

2021 Portland, OR Oregon Pro-Choice Oregon Northwest Abortion Access Fund Expanding Abortion Access

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