URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity

Today is , a day for individuals to share their personal abortion experiences to help break the silence and stigma surrounding abortion.

We're uplifting the brave and talented young people, who through art and education, shared their abortion stories during URGE's . Check out a few excerpts from Alex F.'s self-managed abortion story in this post. Make sure to read the full story using the link in our bio and in our SMA Fest Zine, thank you Alex for sharing your story!🙌🏽

Thank you to our friends at , , and for leading the way in providing a space for abortion storytellers to be heard and to share their experiences🧡

For many of us, self-managed abortion with pills is the most accessible and empowering option available. Listen to our self-managed abortion stories!

Check out these resources from our friends at !

Those most at risk of arrest or jail-time for abortion (self-managed or otherwise) are BIPOC, people struggling financially, immigrants, young people, and trans and nonbinary folks. People deserve access to resources and information.

CW: Discussions of depression and su***de ideation.

For our final graphic post of , Soren shares with us powerful and vulnerable experiences real people have had with self-managed abortion. Let their stories show us all how access to self-managed abortion is important and lifesaving.

Self-managed abortions with medication are common, valid, and should not be stigmatized🧡

We're loving this Bratz-themed self-managed abortion myth vs. fact zine from Jenna!✨

Check out Sofia's podcast episode on how self-managed abortion with pills can be empowering, available using the link in our bio!

Kayla B. breaks down the facts of self-managed abortion for !

For , check out Prittika's digital art piece! Prittika depicts the intersections of self-managed abortion and the South🧡

It's day 3️⃣ of ! We're getting into the nitty gritty of what self-managed abortion with pills is, and how it empowers us✊🏽Check out Delaney's post, they point out the important distinctions between birth control, emergency contraceptives, and abortion pills. Swipe through, and get educated➡️

Listen to Sienna Park's podcast episode for using the link in our bio!🎙️

Join Sienna Parks on a journey of empowerment and transformation as she explores the importance and meaning of self-managed abortions through the personal stories of five women, such with diverse experiences. From changing perspectives to breaking the silence, these
narratives shed light on a crucial aspect of reproductive choice. Tune in to discover how self-managed abortions offer autonomy, comfort, and the potential for a brighter future in reproductive healthcare.

Having supportive while someone self-manages their abortion can be life-changing and lifesaving.

For , Kaitlan shows us how having a supportive healthcare provider and friend can make a huge difference for someone self-managing their abortion.

Swipe through Kaitlan's graphic to learn how self-managing an abortion with pills can be empowering✨🧡

It's day 2️⃣ of and today, we're uplifting content from young people on how to provide support for someone who chooses to self-manage their abortion. Check out Emily's graphic on what language and phrases to use and avoid when supporting a friend going through a self-managed abortion!

We're wrapping up day one of with Soren's resource guide for self-managed medication abortion! Soren breaks down where to get pills, financial assistance resources, legal help, and emotional support for someone who might choose to self-manage their abortion.

Stay tuned for more self-managed abortion content coming up throughout this week👀

is also live on Youtube! Make sure to check out Vianka's YT video and TikTok all about self-managed abortion.✊🏽Link in bio, go check it out✨

Check out Delaney's podcast using the link in our bio on what self-managed abortion is and why it's important!

As we continue sharing content for , Sienna shares some important facts about self-managed abortion. Swipe through to learn more➡️

Check out Daisy's art print for ! Having access to self-managed abortion pills helps us reclaim our power✨

is FINALLY here!🥳 We're kicking off our self-managed content festival with some self-managed background information.

Check out this educational infographic all about self-managed from Nicole. Nicole shares some tools on what to expect from the self-managed abortion process and helpful care resources!

RJLI applications are due in 4️⃣ days!

Witch-ing 🧙🏽‍♀️to learn how to get involved in the reproductive justice movement this Fall season?

We got you covered! Apply to URGE’s Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute, an opportunity for young people in our investment states to learn more about what it takes to be a reproductive justice organizer and what we do at URGE.

This event will be virtual and between November 2-4, with an optional in-person mixer. Applications are due by October 20, use the link in our bio to apply or visit bit.ly/URGERJLI23!

Our 2023 self-managed abortion content festival is launching soon👀

Make sure you're tuned in next week to check out all of the creative and educational content made by young people about self-managed abortion with pills across the country!✊🏽

Welcome back to the Our Folks member, TyJae's series on literacy. Today they will dive into the types of literacy and the state of literacy in the US. Keep following this series for more information about how literacy can impact your health.

Today and every day, we honor the lives, cultures, and resilience of Indigenous communities.

Indigenous people have long been leaders of the reproductive justice movement to ensure self-determination, bodily autonomy, and the right to build safe and sustainable communities.

Remember, there is no reproductive justice without justice for ALL Indigenous people.

Our Folks fellow, Margaret breaks down how reproductive justice and labor justice are intertwined issues. With historic wins for labor rights happening all across the country, it’s important to understand the foundation for worker’s power!

Welcome to a series on literacy by Our Folks member, TyJae. Throughout the month of October they will be sharing information on education, health literacy, and different resources.

In honor of Latine Heritage Month, join URGE and URGE California chapter members for an IG Live event this Friday, October 6 at 2:30pm PT/5:30pm ET!

We'll be highlighting the amazing work our URGE chapter leaders are doing to make reproductive justice a reality in their communities🧡

UCLA chapter member, Natania Ortiz and CSU Long Beach chapter member Keily Escalante will be discussing the state of reproductive care for Latine students.

The conversation will be moderated by URGE Communications Coordinator, Jasmine Dean.

Keily is a last year undergraduate student at CSULB and a member of the CSU Long Beach chapter. Her pronouns are she/they.

Natania (any pronouns) is a second year at UCLA and the current president of SURGE, the newest California URGE chapter. With UCLA slowly becoming a HSI, and as a Latine student themselves, they are so excited to be a leader in this chapter!

Trick or treat yo’ self 👻 to a weekend with URGE organizers by applying to our Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute!

URGE will be hosting an introductory training event between November 2-4 that will cover all things URGE, organizing, and reproductive justice.

Apply by October 20 by visiting http://bit.ly/URGERJLI23 or by checking out the link in our bio, we hope to see you there!✨

September 30 marks 47 years since the federal government has passed the unjust Hyde Amendment. Swipe through this post to find out why the Hyde Amendment is harmful, and how we can end it.

We're calling on policymakers to end ALL bans on abortion coverage. Everyone deserves access to safe abortion care, free of stigma, criminalization, or political interference✊🏽

Our Folks fellow, Margaret, reflects back on the pivotal vote last year in Kansas, and where we are today in Ohio as another important vote for abortion is on the ballot.

Our Folks fellow, Makenna, explains how housing justice and reproductive justice are inextricably intertwined issues. Read the rest of her blog post by checking out the link in our bio.

This , we're celebrating the first FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, the Opill 🥳

The FDA's approval of the OPill is a huge win for our movement, but we must ensure that OTC birth control pills are priced affordably, are available on store shelves and online, and fully covered by insurance.

EVERYONE deserves access to effective contraceptive methods like the OPill. We'll continue the fight for accessible, OTC birth control pills as we get closer to the OPill hitting store shelves in early 2024✊🏽✨

It's and we're sharing some wisdom from our friends at !

Being able to get right off the shelf will be a game changer.

But it MUST be priced affordably to ensure *everyone* who wants it can access this effective contraceptive method.

Barriers to fall harder on ppl of color and Indigenous peoples, young people, immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks, those working to make ends meet, and people with disabilities.

This let’s make care more accessible and equitable for ALL. 💊

⚠️Last chance to apply for our SMA Fest 2023 ⚠️

We're offering funding for digital content like videos, infographics, zines, articles, and more from young people 18-30 that provides information on how self-managed abortions with pills empowers us. This is a safe, effective, and normal option to end a pregnancy that should not be stigmatized or criminalized.

The power of abortion is in our hands, and we want to hear from those most impacted, AKA young people✊🏽

Applications are now open and will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Apply by September 24 using the link in our bio! We can't wait to see what you create✨

It's Latine Heritage Month🎉

URGE celebrates all of the amazing Latine folks and organizations who have been central in building power for our movement, the reproductive justice movement✊🏽

Swipe through our post to check out some amazing Latine reproductive justice organizations!

SMA Fest is BACK!🥳

We're offering funding for digital content like videos, infographics, zines, articles, and more from young people 18-30 that provides information on how self-managed abortions with pills empowers us. This is a safe, effective, and normal option to end a pregnancy that should not be stigmatized or criminalized.

The power of abortion is in our hands, and we want to hear from those most impacted, AKA young people✊🏽

Applications are now open and will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Apply by September 24 using the link in our bio! We can't wait to see what you create✨

It's that time of year!

Fall 🍂 in love with URGE, organizing, and the reproductive justice movement by applying to our 2023 Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute from November 2-4.

We are currently accepting applications for this RJ-movement introduction training from young people located in our investment states: Ohio, Kansas, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and California.

Applications are due October 20, we hope to see you there! Link in bio to apply✨✍🏽

It's back-to-school season, and we have some top reproductive justice issues that we will continue to fight for all year long.

Remember; education justice IS reproductive justice.

Everyone deserves access to quality education so that we ALL can build safe and thriving communities✊🏽📚

Interested in learning more about self-managed abortions? Join URGE on Zoom August 31st 6-7:30pm ET for an information sharing session about self-managed guidelines, abortion pills, and movement-led resources.✊🏽

Link in bio to register! We hope to see you there✨

IMPORTANT👀: We are not providing legal or medical advice; instead, we will be sharing resources from the World Health Organization.

URGE is hosting an all-staff retreat from August 14 through August 18 to build, grow, and learn together. In order to give this our full attention, you won't see us too much on your feed until August 21👀

We're looking forward to coming back refreshed and stronger than ever!✊🏽

Our seasoned chapter leaders embarked on URGE's annual Leadership Summit this summer, and we couldn't be prouder of all the hard work they put in to strengthen their organizing skills!

The Reproductive Justice movement is a Young People's movement.💪🏽

College students play a unique role in the fight for abortion access.

Want to learn more on how to organize on your campus? Join our partners , , on August 9 at 6pm ET/ 3pm PT for a webinar on campus organizing for abortion access. Sign up at civicnation.us/campusorganizing or by using the link in our bio!

As we wrap up our week of rest, practicing safe, s*xy, and protective intimacy is an important part of maintaining our self-care regimen.💅🏽

Safe and inclusive s*x IS reproductive justice. Period.

That's why URGE is proudly partnering with SENSE, a s*xual wellness brand that aims to make intimacy fun, safe, and inclusive for ALL. Check out their expansive collection of environmentally friendly condoms, lubricants, wipes, and more.

Safe s*x should be available to ALL, free of stigma or shame. ✨