SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change

Our Nawal Umar, MPH and Sarah Wing attended another lovely opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Representative Barbara Lee held by her office and loving staff. The outpouring of love and appreciation shown by every individual who spoke tonight is a testament to the amazing work Rep. Lee has accomplished while individually impacting peoples’ lives who interact with her. We will always appreciate and admire her strong support of sex education and reproductive justice. #SexEd #SexEducation #Advocacy #ReproductiveJustice

Many things keep Guttmacher’s team up at night. That includes bans targeting young people’s abortion access. Hear from Michelle Slaybaugh of SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change & our policy expert Candace Gibson on the harm of these bans. #ReproductiveHealth #AbortionAccess #SRHR

Over the last week, SIECUS celebrated and reflected on #TransgenderAwarenessWeek and #TransDayofRemembrance ????? As many as 82% of LGBTQ+ students reported feeling unsafe in school because of stigma. We can and must do better for our youth. Our job isn't to tell young people how they should love or express their identities, it's to help them understand their physical and emotional development and listen to them. https://lnkd.in/e-hA6gjh #SexEd #SexEducation #YoungPeople

“The fight for inclusive sex ed is far from over, but you can help push it forward! ??? Our ‘Stay Angry, Little Meg’ tee not only makes a bold statement, but 15% of each sale goes directly to SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change. This holiday, give the gift of social change. ?? #ShopForGood #SupportSexEd” https://lnkd.in/gEhMGpmg

Only 43 restrictive bills were enacted out of the over 450 introduced! That's a success rate of 9% and a huge step back from last year. At the same time, 2024 was a record-breaking year for positive sex education bills introduced! Don't forget how strong we are when we stand together ?? Help design the future of sex education with us! siecus.org/donate Want to get some cool merch with your donation? Check the link at the top of our bio ?? #SexEd #SexEducation #SIECUS #Advocacy

Michigan’s sex ed legislation hasn’t been updated in 20 years ?? SIECUS is joining the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) in supporting Michigan House Bill 6068! Write to John Tate and your Rep: https://lnkd.in/edCearCh #SexEd #SexEducation #Health #Michigan #YoungPeople

The Equal Rights Amendment is long overdue. We can’t afford to lose progress on equality. Let’s make our voices heard and ask President Biden to make #PublishERA part of his legacy. Call (202) 456-1111 and text (302) 404-0880 and protect gender equality for everyone #ERANow #BidenLegacy

Join Share My Lesson on Sunday, Nov. 17, to hear stories of hope & connection with bestselling author Jason Reynolds, StoryCorps and AFT! Register for free: https://lnkd.in/gcqbHghB

Birth control access is about health, freedom, and the ability to plan our own futures. When we share our stories, we remind the people listening how crucial it is to protect the ability to make our own choices. #ThxBirthControl #SexEd #SexEducation #Health

SIECUS acknowledges the election results and understands the deep uncertainty many are feeling. Christine Soyong Harley, president and CEO: “Our mission remains resolute: advancing sex education for social change and supporting the health, dignity, and empowerment of all youth. We will continue to be a strong voice for science-based, inclusive sex education, working tirelessly to bridge divides and find common ground in the interest of public health and youth empowerment.” SIECUS will continue to champion bipartisan efforts, as sex education is a non-partisan issue that saves lives and fosters healthy, informed communities. Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/ejX-tpcP