Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision, Faith Leaders Challenge the Faith and Abortion Narrative
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT
Austin Schuler, aschuler@faithinpubliclife.org, 540-280-3393
Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision, Faith Leaders Challenge the Faith and Abortion Narrative
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, January 18 at 2 p.m. EST, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Protestant faith leaders will speak with reporters about how their faith informs their work to expand reproductive health care, including abortion care. Joining together in faith ahead of the 50th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, faith leaders who reflect the religious diversity of the country will challenge the false dichotomy of faith versus abortion.
WHAT: Virtual press conference with faith leaders adding nuance to the reproductive health conversation, pushing back against underlying assumptions on faith and reproductive care, and advocating for full access to reproductive care through a reproductive justice lens. Reporters will be able to gather background information and participate in a Q&A with faith leaders.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 18 at 2 p.m. EST
WHERE: Zoom Registration Link
WHO:
Nadia Tapia Arellano, Associate Director, Soulforce
Rev. Jennifer Butler, Founder-in-Residence, Faith in Public Life
Ria Chakrabarty, Policy Director, Hindus for Human Rights
Jennifer Driver, Senior Director of Reproductive Rights, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Sheila Katz, CEO, National Council of Jewish Women
Aliza Kazmi, Co-Executive Director, HEART To Grow
Jeanné Lewis, Interim CEO, Faith in Public Life
Rabbi Kelly Levy, Steering Committee Member, SACReD
Rev. Brandee Jasmine Mimitzraiem, Director of Institutional Engagement and Public Theology, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
Danielle Rodriguez, Georgia Coordinator, SisterSong
MORE TBA
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