The Western Illinois University Women’s Center, the Multicultural Center (MCC), and other groups have established Reproductive Rights Week, “Mind Your Own Uterus,” in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
“As a strong ally of our mission at the MCC, we are looking forward to presenting these events, especially during ‘My Body My Choice: Community Self Care Day, on Aug. 29,” noted Rocio Ayard Ochoa, MCC director. “For more than 36 years, the WIU Women’s Center has advocated for, and celebrated, women and the rights of women, and we will continue. We support the rights of women at WIU, and across the state, the nation and the world. We stand with, and for, choice and autonomy, including the choice for reproductive freedom and rights, and we will continue to fight for women’s equality, autonomy, access, and choice.”
Reproductive Rights Week events include:
Thursday, Aug. 25
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Poster making sessions, MCC Multipurpose Room
Friday, Aug. 26 (Women’s Equality Day)
Noon: “Not Ovary-Acting” Rally, Union Plaza
4:30-6 p.m.: Information table, Downtown Block Party, Chandler Park
Monday, Aug. 29
5-7 p.m.: My Body My Choice: Community Self-care Day, MCC Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, Aug. 30
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Information table, Memorial Hall first floor (during Professional Clothing Closet Overstock Giveaway)
6:30-8 p.m.: Reproductive Justice: Historical and Feminist Religious Views Panel Discussion, MCC Multipurpose Room
Thursday, Sept. 1
3-5 p.m.: Women’s Center Open House, MCC.
For more information, or to become involved in Women’s Center and MCC activities, email R-Ayardochoa@wiu.edu or OO-Abiodun-Adewusi@wiu.edu.
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