Press Statement
January 21, 2025
National Partnership Mourns the Loss of Reproductive Rights Champion Cecile Richards

Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 21, 2024 – “Cecile Richards was a powerhouse – she was a dynamic, visionary leader who believed deeply in women’s rights and gender equity, and her loss is heartbreaking. She devoted her life to defending the rights of women to control their own bodies and determine their own futures. She was a true warrior and leader with a fire for justice and whose legacy will continue to burn bright. My condolences to her family, friends, and admirers.”

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About the National Partnership for Women & Families

The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group dedicated to promoting fairness in the workplace, reproductive health and rights, access to quality, affordable health care and policies that help all people meet the dual demands of work and family.

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