We are deeply saddened

We are deeply saddened by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the nearly five decades long recognition of a constitutional right to abortion.

JWI continues our unwavering support for abortion access. Abortion is a medical decision between a pregnant person and their doctor. All abortions should be legal.

Every single American will be affected by this ruling. But this decision will not impact all pregnant people equally – low-income women, women who live in rural communities, women in abusive relationships, black and brown people, and the LGBTQ+ community will be hardest hit.

Across the world, we watch as other countries move forward towards a more equitable society where women have reproductive choice, while America moves backwards.

We are taking today to mourn and debrief with other advocates. We are sharing resources on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and will offer next steps in the coming days.

In support and hope,

Meredith Jacobs | JWI CEO

Learn more about what you can do to protect abortion access right now.

Jewish Women International (JWI) is the leading Jewish organization working to end violence against women and girls domestically and internationally. JWI's National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence in the Jewish Community is the hub of resources, trainings, and research to support the field. It convenes The Collaborative, the network of all Jewish domestic violence agencies in the U.S. and established and hosts the Interfaith Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and the Clergy Task Force to End Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community. A Steering Committee member of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, JWI’s advocacy efforts focus on the passage of legislation that supports women and girls, ensures their economic security, and protects their right to live free of violence.