Sick leave in a global health crisis, sexual violence against women refugees, and a repro rally: Your civic action to-do list for 3-9-20
Use our new Link In Profile feature by clicking on the link in our Instagram bio to take action.
3. As we brace ourselves for the COVID-19 epidemic, we must not forget the millions of Americans who do NOT have access to paid sick days.
In a nutshell: One in three private sector workers and seven out of ten low-wage workers do NOT have access to paid sick days. When a worker has to choose between paying rent and staying home to take care themselves, we are all at risk.
Take Action: In response to the global spread of Coronavirus, emergency legislation was introduced that would grant all workers paid sick leave. Call your representative and senators and tell them to join Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Rosa DeLauro in supporting this bill!
2. To honor and reflect on International Women’s Day, we must look at the ways the international community can entrust women to lead in their communities, particularly on issues that impact their safety.
In a nutshell: With one in five refugee/displaced women experiencing sexual violence, it is imperative that women leaders be at the table in developing and implementing crucial interventions to prevent and address gender-based violence.
Take Action: Email your representative and tell them to co-sponsor the bipartisan Safe From The Start Act that opens opportunities for affected women to lead and make decisions that impact them and their communities!
1. JWI rallied outside the Supreme Court last week to stand up for a woman’s right to choose – and we will continue to stand up for this right as long as barriers to abortion remain.
In a nutshell: Every woman should be able to determine her own future – no matter where she lives or how much money she makes.
Take Action: Congress must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act so no state can pass medically-unnecessary restrictions to abortion access. Email your members here!