PWA event will focus on threats to Women’s Rights

The Progressive Women’s Alliance (PWA) is hosting an event this Wednesday that will address the legislative threats to women’s rights. Their recent media release states:

“In one of the most blatant efforts to erode women’s right to choose, the House voted 240-185 on Feb. 18, 2011 to defund Planned Parenthood. While abortions remain legal, it is no secret that anti-choice legislators are working to chip away at access to the procedure.

This bill and this vote are the most recent attempt to take away women’s rights, and will, at the same time, hinder access for thousands of women across the nation who turn to Planned Parenthood to receive basic reproductive healthcare and family planning services. The passage of H.R.3 has the potential to limit STD testing, cervical cancer screenings and the availability of condoms for thousands who rely on the organization for these services. Many are calling this move not just an attack on choice, but also an attack on women’s healthcare.”

The PWA event is both a fundraiser and an opportunity for people to hear Sarah Scranton, the executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.

Wednesday, March 16

5-5:30 pm social time

5:30-6:30 pm program and dialogue

Cost: Open to the public. Tickets are $15; $5 for students with valid ID

Women’s City Club, lower level, 254 East Fulton in Grand Rapids