Policy Win Passing the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act in New Jersey NIRH worked with NJ advocates to pass the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act in 2022. 2019 - 2022 New Jersey New Jersey Policy Perspective Cherry Hill Women’s Center National Council for Jewish Women, Essex Co. Planned Parenthood Action Fund of NJ Expanding Abortion Access
2022 in Review Despite historic setback at the Supreme Court, NIRH and our partners made major advances for reproductive freedom in 2022 Read our message to our supporters and partners
Meeting The Moment Post-Dobbs A Review Of Proactive Abortion Policies Passed In States & Localities Read the report Press release
Local Reproductive Freedom Index Series Local Reproductive Freedom Index, 2021 The Local Reproductive Freedom Index evaluates the reproductive health, rights, and justice policies of 50 U.S. cities – and draws a roadmap for how cities can put policies in place to become more equitable communities. Oct 2021
Gaining Ground Series Gaining Ground Series: Proactive Legislation in the States at Midyear, 2021 Jul 2021
Gaining Ground Series 2019 Year-End Report — Gaining Ground: Proactive Legislation in the States Jan 2020
Local Reproductive Freedom Index Series Local Reproductive Freedom Index: Evaluating U.S. Cities 2019 The Local Reproductive Freedom Index is an initiative that evaluates the reproductive health, rights, and justice policies of 50 U.S. cities and municipalities. It also offers advocates and policymakers a roadmap of concrete steps they can take to build stronger, healthier communities. Oct 2019
Gaining Ground Series 2019 Midyear Report — Gaining Ground: Proactive Legislation in the States Jul 2019
Gaining Ground Series 2018 Report — Gaining Ground: Proactive Legislation in the States The National Institute for Reproductive Health’s 2018 End of Year Report, Gaining Ground: Proactive Reproductive Health and Rights Legislation in the States analyzes state advocates’ and legislators’ work to advance reproductive health, rights, and justice through proactive policy throughout 2018 – enacting the highest number of proactive bills since NIRH started keeping track. Jan 2019
Advancing Repro Freedom in Cities and Counties: Tools for Advocates and Policymakers The National Institute for Reproductive Health has created a set of four tools designed for advocates, policymakers, and candidates to advance reproductive freedom in their cities and counties. Oct 2018
Gaining Ground Series 2018 Midyear Report — Gaining Ground: Proactive Policy in the States The National Institute for Reproductive Health’s 2018 Midyear Report details the progress states have made at the midway point in the year, after most legislative sessions have adjourned, in introducing, moving, and passing legislation that proactively advances reproductive rights, health, and justice. Jul 2018
Gaining Ground Series 2017 Report — Gaining Ground: Proactive Legislation in the States The National Institute for Reproductive Health’s 2017 End of Year Report, Gaining Ground: Proactive Reproductive Health and Rights Legislation in the States analyzes the ways in which states have counteracted the harmful aggressions of the federal government with a record number of proactive policies to advance reproductive health, rights, and justice. Jan 2018
Local Reproductive Freedom Index Series Local Reproductive Freedom Index: Evaluating U.S. Cities 2017 The Local Reproductive Freedom Index: Evaluation U.S. Cities is a first-of-its-kind initiative that evaluates the reproductive health, rights, and justice policies of 40 U.S. cities. It will help local leaders better understand how their city fares when it comes to this issue. Oct 2017
Gaining Ground Series 2017 Midyear Report — Gaining Ground: Proactive Legislation in the States The National Institute for Reproductive Health’s 2017 Midyear Report analyzes the ways in which states are pushing forward with a proactive and unapologetic approach to reproductive freedom. Jul 2017
Gaining Ground Series 2016 Year-End Report: Gaining Ground: Proactive Legislation in the States Jan 2017
Gaining Ground Series 2015 Year-End Report — Gaining Ground: Proactive Legislation in the States Jan 2016
Building Blocks for Change: A Primer on Local Advocacy for Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Aug 2015