Defending Reproductive Justice

The understanding that recovery from the trauma of genocide and crimes against humanity is a multi-generational effort has always been the backbone of 3 Generations. Indeed, it is embedded in our name. As 3 Generations celebrates our 15th Anniversary this year, one of the ways we are deepening our focus on Intergenerational Activism is by continuing to defend reproductive justice and the right to choose. 

The devastating overturning of Roe v. Wade last summer and the ensuing threat to reproductive justice (and women’s health) will have its greatest impact on today’s youth. We began our work on this issue by listening to young women and to the generation of grandmothers and seniors who fought for the right to safe and legal abortion 50 years ago. 

We launched our intergenerational initiative via social media earlier this year, which we please encourage you to explore here. January 22nd is the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, now overthrown. Youth activists, including Lily Joseph, present their voices alongside those of their grand-parents’ generation; our video is featuring Virgina Roosevelt. 

More than ever, we need to hear the voices of our youth. We are continuing to focus on the curtailing of established reproductive rights that disproportionately impacts the healthcare and wellbeing of Native and BIPOC youth. Please visit our website and connect with us on social media @3_generations as we continue to bring you the voices, young and old, who will help shape the future of reproductive justice.  

Links:

• January 22nd: The 50th Anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade