Have you ever heard of the Center for Infertility Justice? No? Neither had I, until I started researching information to post related to National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), and Advocacy Day as part of my commitment to post once a day for a week following NIAW, since I was unable to be very active during the week itself. Today actually marks my last day in this week-long commitment, and I think posting information about Resolve's Center for Infertility Justice is a fitting final post for this week.
Don't get me wrong, I don't intend to slip into months of posting-free neglect like I have in the past now that my week-long daily post commitment has been accomplished. Rather, I intend to continue blogging regularly, though probably not daily, and only as issues, emotions, or events inspire me to write.
So, back to the topic at hand...
But wait, what is The Center for Infertility Justice you ask?
The Center for Infertility Justice is where RESOLVE brings together its advocates, supporters, partners, and like-minded organizations to effectively study, defend, and promote infertility.
The goals of the Center are as follows:
- To promote access to care for all who need it
- Fight any attempts to restrict or eliminate that care
- Provide research and data to support positive public policy for the infertility community.
How does The Center for Infertility Justice carry out their goals?
State Legislation
RESOLVE works with advocacy volunteers to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders. In 2013, RESOLVE anticipates that there will be legislation introduced in every state that could negatively impact access to family building options. Find out what is happening in your state.
Federal Legislation
RESOLVE works with Members of Congress and their staff to make sure that the voice of the infertility community is heard.
Personhood Legislation
RESOLVE opposes all Personhood initiatives and urges all Americans to vote against any anti-family legislation as it undermines access to safe and reliable infertility medical treatments. Many states have introduced personhood bills or ballot initiatives this year. Find out more about these initiatives and how you can get involved in advocacy efforts that fight against these initiatives in your state.
RESOLVE opposes all Personhood initiatives and urges all Americans to vote against any anti-family legislation as it undermines access to safe and reliable infertility medical treatments. Many states have introduced personhood bills or ballot initiatives this year. Find out more about these initiatives and how you can get involved in advocacy efforts that fight against these initiatives in your state.
Advocacy Day
It's time for people with infertility to stop being ignored. It’s time for us to ask that our government to do something positive for our community. People with infertility deserve access to family building options when cost is a barrier to parenthood. Join us at Advocacy Day 2013.
It's time for people with infertility to stop being ignored. It’s time for us to ask that our government to do something positive for our community. People with infertility deserve access to family building options when cost is a barrier to parenthood. Join us at Advocacy Day 2013.
How can you keep up to date on what's new with the Center for Infertility Justice?
Did you know that the Center for Infertility Justice has a blog? They do and I encourage you to follow it today! The Center for Infertility Justice blog is the official advocacy blog by Resolve and is the only blog dedicated to talking about public policy that impacts the infertility community. Whether you are trying to build your family or a professional in this community – this blog is a “must read.”
How can you join the cause for infertility justice?
Become a Grassroots Advocate! Every year the Center of Infertility Justice is fighting anti-family bills in more and more states. They need you today. They need you to help build their state advocacy infrastructure so that they are prepared to fight back in all 50 states at any time. For more information on how to get involved, visit the "Project PROTECT" page on the Resolve Website.Where can you find more information?
Other advocacy links:
Thank you to the sponsors who support Resolve's advocacy efforts! It's nice to see so many fertility treatment centers supporting the cause!
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