I was raised in a family environment destined to shape me into a pro-choice woman. Growing up, it was very important to me that I explore different beliefs and come to my own conclusions. In seventh grade, I was assigned the anti-abortion side of a debate. The assignment gave me an opportunity to hone my debate skills and win an argument, but more importantly, my research...

  The DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) hosted its annual holiday party last Tuesday, December 11th.  The DCAF is an organization whose mission is to provide grants for women and girls in DC, Maryland, and Virginia who cannot afford to pay for an abortion on their own.  In a room lined with holiday lights and buzzing with thespirited chatter of guests, as an intern at the...

  Volunteering with the National Women’s Health Network these past few months has provided me with valuable experiences that I will never forget. I have learned countless things during my time here and have expanded my knowledge of women’s health. Looking back on my experience with the NWHN, three things stand out most: working with the Fall Phon-a-thon fundraiser...

  Last week the United National Population Fund (UNFPA) declared voluntary family planning to be a human right!  Currently, an estimated 222 million women have an unmet need for contraception.  Access to family planning methods plays a crucial role to the economic and social stability of individuals, families, and society.  It allows individuals the opportunity...