National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)

We’re excited to announce a brand-new report, Reproductive Justice Pathways for Chicago! This report was developed by the Chicago Reproductive Justice Coalition in collaboration with the Black Researchers Collective. Through focus groups with women of color, this study documents how barriers prevent basic rights & access to sexual & reproductive care, particularly in historically marginalized communities. Mark your calendars for a webinar with an in-depth discussion of this research! Read the full report and register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/erj7dbSY

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar yesterday to learn more about our latest research on AANHPI Georgians’ access to sexual & reproductive care with Emory University RISE. Catch a recording of this event here: https://lnkd.in/eQ4GmkNM

Reproductive Justice was defined by Black women. As part of the movement for Reproductive Justice, NAPAWF pays tribute to the founding mothers of Reproductive Justice this Black History Month.

Reproductive justice is the human right to control our bodies, our sexuality, our gender, our work, and our reproduction. This right can only be achieved when everyone, especially those most marginalized, have the complete economic, social, and political power and resources to make healthy decisions about their bodies, families and communities. For our 250th episode, Bridgette Jackson, Esq., Director of Public Policy at In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda, Katherine Olivera, Director of Government Relations at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, and Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, Senior Policy Manager at the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF), sit down to talk with us about the reproductive justice policy agenda. Find the new #podcast here or on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, and Pandora: https://lnkd.in/ebiDn-Gw Read the 2025 Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eyWR8B_n

Join us on Thursday, March 6 for a webinar about our recent research with Emory RISE about sexual and reproductive health care experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women and gender expansive individuals in the Atlanta region. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/erJTWS3v

Even when the news is grim, we know there’s a lot to love about our NAPAWF community. We love how we take care of each other. We love that we never back down from a fight. We wouldn't want to be engaged in building power with anyone else ?? Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Black History Month! This February we’re celebrating the rich heritage & culture of Black and African American communities - and honoring the long history of Black-led movements that have challenged racism in this country. We’re committed to solidarity with Black communities so we all can be free.

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders has been closed, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives are being eliminated across the federal government. These are attacks on the idea that the government should work for and represent everyone–no matter your language, heritage, or ability. We must stay vigilant, speak out, and continue fighting for a government that serves all of us.

Medicaid provides coverage for 4.5 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the country. But some members of Congress are planning massive cuts to pay for tax cuts on the wealthy. On today's day of action, we're calling on our communities tell your Representative and Senators to protect Medicaid: https://lnkd.in/eqMAuhtE

Happy #LunarNewYear! NAPAWF wishes you and your loved ones a joyous start to the year of the snake! ???? We’re fortunate to head into a new year with our strong community united in the goal of a fair and just world. Wishing you and your family good health and happiness in the year ahead!