Men For Equity and Reproductive Justice

We Exceeded Our Goal! Join MERJ’s End-of-Year Fundraiser

Men for Equity and Reproductive Justice set out to raise $1,800 by the end of 2023 for the Palestinian Feminist Collective (PFC) and the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). PFC created a comprehensive toolkit to support Palestinian women and children facing dire circumstances, and are encouraging their supporters to donate to the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) to make an immediate difference.

We are thrilled to announce that we exceeded our goal by nearly $10,000!!!!!!!!!

With two days left in the calendar year, we are raising our goal to $13,000. Could you please make a donation to help these organizations even more? After you donate, please reply to this email with the amount you donated so we can track this fundraiser on our website!

Here's where you can contribute:

Middle East Children’s Alliance
https://secure.everyaction.com/wroEGYAZS0-cUwhdirqSmQ2

Palestinian Feminist Collective:
https://palestinianfeministcollective.org/donate-to-the-pfc/

Thank you for considering this important cause!

Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours,
The MERJ TEAM

Donate - Palestinian Feminist Collective The PFC is a grassroots, volunteer-led organization of Palestinian and Arab feminists. We are committed to achieving Palestinian social and political liberation by empowering our members and communities through life-affirming practices of love, nourishment, and the embodiment of Palestinian cultural...

MERJ’s Holiday Fundraiser!!

The end of 2023 is quickly approaching, and Men for Equity and Reproductive Justice would love to support the organizing work of the Palestinian Feminist Collective. They have created a comprehensive toolkit to support Palestinian women and children facing dire circumstances. They are encouraging their supporters to donate to the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) to make an immediate difference.

We have set a goal of raising $1,800, and we need your help to reach this target.

Here's where you can contribute:

Middle East Children’s Alliance
https://secure.everyaction.com/wroEGYAZS0-cUwhdirqSmQ2

Palestinian Feminist Collective:
https://palestinianfeministcollective.org/donate-to-the-pfc/

After you donate, please direct message us the amount you donated so we can track this fundraiser on our website!

Thank you for considering this important cause.

Happy Holidays,
MERJ TEAM

Donate - Palestinian Feminist Collective The PFC is a grassroots, volunteer-led organization of Palestinian and Arab feminists. We are committed to achieving Palestinian social and political liberation by empowering our members and communities through life-affirming practices of love, nourishment, and the embodiment of Palestinian cultural...

📣 Join us for “Access with Action,” an upcoming Zoom event bringing together documentarian Diana Whitten (Director of VESSEL) and artist-activist Amy Merrill (Co-Founder of Plan C).

⭐️ The conversation will delve into key aspects of reproductive justice and healthcare access, and how men can be part of the movement. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered during the Q&A portion of the panel!

🤝 Please pass this event along to your community, especially people who identify as men!

📆 October 15th, 2023
⏰ 2:00-3:30 ET

Register at https://joinmerj.org/access-with-action

📢Free Event Announcement! 📢

Join MERJ (Men for Equity and Reproductive Justice) for a free screening of the documentary, The Business of Birth Control, followed by a nuanced panel discussion on the reproductive justice landscape from Roe to its overturning, with an emphasis on how men can enter the arena.

Watch to the documentary March 9 - 12 and join the panel discussion March 12 at 2pm EST: https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/bobc-merj

Our featured panelists are Director, Abby Epstein, National Director of Black Women's Blueprint Sevonna Brown, and Holistic OBGYN, Nathan Riley OBGYN. Moderated by MERJ co-founder, Justin Haas

Check out our list of Reproductive Health Organizations across the United States

Organizations Working for Reproductive Justice — MERJ Organizations Working for Reproductive Justice   These agencies and organizations strongly support reproductive justice.Inclusion in this list does not imply the endorsement of MERJ.To find an organization working near you, use the “find in page” or “search in page” function of your browser...

We are gearing up for an exciting fall season!

Twice a month you'll receive the following, aimed at helping you take immediate action:

📣 We are hosting office hours every week on Monday evenings from 8:30-9:30 EST The link to participate is: bit.ly/MERJhour

📚MERJ is rearing up for an exciting fall season! Please check out our latest communication here:

Join today to get MERJ in your inbox! 📬 https://merj.squarespace.com/get-involved
Read our most recent newsletter:

MERJ Newsletter 10/12/22 — MERJ Our third newsletter, featuring inspiring quotes and photographs, recommendations for reading, and an incredible non-profit organization to support.

Join the effort to support BIPOC-led reproductive health and abortion rights organizations in your state and nationwide. Take the first step by subscribing to MERJ's newsletter. Twice a month you'll receive the following, aimed at helping you take immediate action:

📣 Anti-racist and intersectional resources

🫂Reproductive justice organizations to support

📚Book, film, music and podcast recommendations from fellow MERJ members

Join today to get MERJ in your inbox! 📬 https://merj.squarespace.com/get-involved

Read our most recent newsletter:

MERJ Newsletter 9/28/22 — MERJ Our third newsletter, featuring inspiring quotes and photographs, recommendations for reading, and an incredible non-profit organization to support.

Many questions answered in this article. 80% of abortions are done in the first 9-10 weeks. Keep this medical procedure safe, affordable and easily accessible!

The most common abortion procedures and when they occur The number of abortions performed in the United States has fallen significantly in recent years. Nearly 1 in 4 women will have the procedure by the age of 45.

Come join a number of groups fighting for reproductive justice!!!

Having overturned Roe v. Wade by years of packing the Supreme Court, anti-abortion forces now aim to abolish abortion rights in every state.

On July 9th they will bring their crusade to Chicago’s Federal Plaza – they MUST be opposed!

Besides wanting to outlaw abortion nationwide, they are against reproductive rights in general – contraception, quality s*x education, accessible childcare, the ability to raise children without crushing economic burdens. It’s no accident that anti-abortion states provide the worst levels of services to young parents and guardians and have the highest maternal mortality rates.

They want to abolish all LGBTQ rights and most stridently oppose the movement and immigrant rights. In short, their anti-abortion agenda has nothing to do with promoting “life.”

Please join us for a protest AGAINST the anti-abortionists and their crusade to take away our rights!
1:30 PM, Saturday, July 9
Across the street from Federal Plaza
Corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets

Event page: bit.ly/july9chi

Co-hosted by (list in formation):
Chicago Democratic Socialists of America
Chicago for Abortion Rights
Chicago NOW
Gay Liberation Network
Men For Equity and Reproductive Justice
Party for Socialism and Liberation - Chicago
Reproductive Transparency Now
Tzedek Chicago
Email [email protected] to add your organization to the list of endorsers.

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2022/us/abortion-laws-access-by-state/index.html

Visualizing the inequality of abortion access in a post-Roe America In a post-Roe America, 112 million residents face at least a 3.5 hour drive to the nearest abortion clinic, according to a CNN analysis. Here's who will be most affected and what access looks like in your state.

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/roe-wade-abortion-supreme-court-ruling/index.html

Live updates: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Hollow here for the latest.