Mobilizing for Reproductive Justice
March, 2023 – Greensboro, North Carolina

Our Story

The Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision removed the long-established protection of reproductive rights, jeopardizing the physical, mental, and financial health of millions.

Voice for Choice is a Greensboro grass roots effort to raise awareness and funds to reclaim this critical protection and provide access to these services.

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A Basic Human Right at Risk:Self-Determination

Access to abortion remains legal in North Carolina, but anti-choice legislators are  just one seat away from a supermajority in the House.  If they win, we lose.  In November 2022, there were critical losses in the state Senate and Supreme Court. Regardless of race, political affiliation, ethnicity, or sexual identity, we are outraged and prepared to turn our anger into action.

Make The Month of March Matter

Make your voice heard during Women’s History Month.  We kicked it off on March 1st with a well attended screening of THE JANES at 232 South Elm Street in Greensboro.  Our second  screening of THE JANES was on March 18th at 134 South Elm Street in Greensboro.  It was well attended as well with some lively discussion following the movie.  If you missed the free screenings of THE JANES, you can still watch it on HBO Max.  Then host or attend one of many small gatherings across the city.

60%

of the people who receive abortions are in their 20s

50%

of women who get abortions already have children

50%

of all current abortions performed in the U.S. are Medical abortions

$560

is the median cost for a medication abortion

12%

of American households are unable to pay a $400 emergency expense

519

abortion restrictions have been introduced in 2022

Are you passionate about the Right to Choose?

Help us raise money throughout Women’s History Month for Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic and Carolina Abortion Fund (CAF). Help elect candidates who support women’s reproductive health legislation and provide funds for much-needed resources right here on the ground in North Carolina.

Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic fights for reproductive health and rights across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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With our advocacy, we are able to uplift the stories and lives of our patients and supporters. Through this, we are able to make sure our message is heard by both voters and lawmakers.
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We endorse and campaign for candidates who advocate for accessible reproductive healthcare, protect access to abortion, support LGBTQ+ rights, and work for equity of people and their families.

We believe that abortion is healthcare, and healthcare should be well-resourced and accessible to all.

CAF operates a confidential, tollfree helpline that provides financial, practical, and emotional support to callers in North and South Carolina trying to access abortion care. We serve all of our callers regardless of gender identity, race, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, ability, place of origin, citizenship, and all other physical or social defining factors.

Join Us and Spread the Word

Please let us know how you might like to be involved in this
effort—many voices, talents, and skills are needed!

Fast Facts: Abortion in North Carolina

  • More than 6 million North Carolinians live in a county with no abortion provider (56% of the population).
  • 480,000 North Carolinians of reproductive age are denied abortion care in their public insurance plans.
  • More than 30 anti-abortion bills have been introduced in North Carolina since 2010.

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See what action Pro Choice North Carolina is taking.

What's on the Books

  • 72 Hour Waiting Period – NC is one of only five states with that long of a waiting period, and a recent study showed waiting periods had little impact on a person’s decision to have an abortion. Patients must also listen to a biased state-mandated script written by anti-abortion lawmakers and filled with medical inaccuracies meant to shame and scare people seeking abortion care.
  • Bans on abortion coverage in Public and Private Health Insurance.
  • Ban on the use of telemedicine to provide abortion care and requires a physician be physically present during a medication abortion when the first medication is administered.
  • Minors can only get an abortion with written parental consent or by petitioning the court for a judicial waiver, a process that can be time-consuming, intimidating, and often dependent on the knowledge and personal beliefs of clerks, judges, and other court personnel.

What Others are Saying

“There are many organizations like the Carolina Abortion Fund and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic who have been helping people get an abortion for many years. We have the infrastructure in our state to make sure people can make an appointment and get to their appointments as well.”
— Molly Rivera, communications director for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

“It is almost universally better to put your time, effort and resources into raising money for people and to do that in the way that will be the least traumatizing and the most affirming that it can be.”
— Lauren O. Board Member, Carolina Abortion Fund

Stay Informed

Get our weekly updates, and stay informed on all our happenings in March.

    Attend the Movie

    In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where seven women who were part of a clandestine network were arrested and charged. Using code names, fronts, and safe houses to protect themselves and their work, the accused had built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions. They called themselves “Jane.”

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    Host an Event

    Host a gathering in March (5-25 guests) at your own home or an outside venue. A gathering can be dinner or some other get together with like minded people.

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    Join Us

    Please let us know how you might like to be involved in this effort—many voices, talents, and skills are needed! Hosting an event, working on getting the word out, or helping with the movie event are some examples. And if you know others who resonate with this work, please invite them to join us as well.

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