An Introduction to Reproductive Justice and its Connections to IPV Work
Date: Apr 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Price: Free for members and their staff; $35/Non-members
The Reproductive Justice 101 training explores the basics about the RJ movement and framework. We will celebrate its roots in Black Feminist Theory, women of color feminist activism, and the ways that the framework has been put into practice in California and beyond.
Presenter(s):
Laura Jimenez
Laura Jiménez has proudly served as the Executive Director at
California Latinas for Reproductive Justice since 2011. For more
than 25 years, Laura has worked with women of color organizations
across the country on issues of reproductive justice, including
the National Latina Health Organization, the Dominican Women’s
Development Center and was part of the birth of SisterSong Women
of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. Since joining CLRJ,
Laura has been engaged in Reproductive Justice policy advocacy,
community engagement and community informed research efforts. She
also serves as a mentor to the Reproductive Justice team of the
Beatríz María Solís Policy Institute in California. Laura is
passionate about issues of immigration, environmental justice,
and birthing and parenting, as they intersect with reproductive
justice. Laura is a proud mamá to four awesome people and is the
compañera of a gifted musician.
Questions?
Please contact Michelle Morales, michellem@cpedv.org