More than three million disabled women live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion since Dobbs WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 1, 2024 – The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new analysis on post-Dobbs America,...
New Analysis Shows More Than Half of All Disabled Women Live Under State Abortion Bans
The devastating impact of abortion bans puts the health and safety of more than 3 million disabled women at risk, and especially endangers disabled women who are Black, American Indian/Alaska Native and veterans.
Lack of Representation by Women in State Legislatures Threatens Abortion Access
The representation gap – even more significant for women of color – poses a huge barrier to ensuring policies that support state-level abortion access
New Analysis: Community Initiatives Are Key to Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis
A new study from the National Partnership for Women & Families finds that Black-led community initiatives may be vital to solving the Black maternal health crisis.
State Abortion Bans Threaten 6.7 Million Latinas: Largest Group of Women of Color Impacted
The aftermath of the Dobbs decision hit women of color the hardest, including leaving 6.7 million Latinas living in the 26 states that have or are likely to ban abortion care.
Las prohibiciones estatales del aborto amenazan a 6.7 millones de Latinas: El grupo más grande de mujeres de color afectado
Las consecuencias afectaron más duramente a las mujeres de color, incluyendo el hecho de dejar a 6.7 millones de Latinas que viven en los 26 estados que han prohibido o probablemente prohíban los servicios de aborto.
Extremist Judge Shatters Precedent
Today, a rogue judge in a federal court in Texas launched the latest salvo in the regressive and coordinated campaign to restrict the basic human rights of women and all those who can give birth.
Reversing the Maternal Health Crisis: A Roadmap for Healthcare Systems
New Resource Outlines Tools for Raising the Bar for Maternal Health Equity and Excellence
Voters Declare Abortion is an Economic Issue: Michigan, Vermont and California Codify Right to Abortion
Statement of Jocelyn C. Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
State Abortion Bans Threaten 6.5 Million Latinas: Largest Group of Women of Color Living Under Bans
New Analysis Details Ways Overturn of Roe v. Wade Harms Latinas
Doula Support for Abortion, Birth, Postpartum and all Pregnancy Experiences Helps Expand Inclusive Reproductive Health Access
In a newly released report, the National Partnership for Women & Families details the value of doula support across a wide range of experiences for pregnant people, including abortion, miscarriage, and stillbirth. The Partnership conducted in-depth interviews with...
Doulas Can Improve Maternal Health Yet Are Out of Reach for Most
The National Partnership for Women & Families, in collaboration with HealthConnect One, the National Health Law Program, and Tewa Women United, released today a new report, Improving Our Maternity Care Now Through Doula Support, highlighting how doula support can make...
New Report Finds States Likely to Ban Abortion Also Lack Health Care Access and Workplace Protections
Threats On All Fronts: The Links Between the Lack of Abortion Access, Health Care and Workplace Equity
National Partnership Denounces Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Reversal
Statement of Jocelyn C. Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Crisis Moment for Abortion Access
Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
More People Giving Birth at Home and In Birth Centers
Black Communities See Largest Increase
Supreme Court Decision Leaves Texas Abortion Ban in Place
Statement from Jocelyn Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
National Partnership Applauds RWJF Abortion Rights Stance
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
American Families Plan Is A Groundbreaking Step Towards Building An Equitable Future
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Copy of American Families Plan Is A Groundbreaking Step Towards Building An Equitable Future
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
National Partnership Ramps Up Effort to End Maternal Health Crisis with New Hire
Venicia Gray Named Senior Manager for Maternal and Infant Health