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What is
Sexual and Reproductive Justice (SRJ)?
The term "reproductive justice" was coined by a group of Black women in 1994. From this group a framework and ​SisterSong​, a collective led by indigenous women and women of color, emerged. Black women were omitted from the conversation as the feminist movement soared forward.
It is the hope of Roc.SRJ to help organizations, policy makers, board members, community stake holders, health care providers and those who work under those umbrellas understand that when we center Black, Brown and Indigenous people, we can resuscitate the systems and alleviate issues for everyone else.
Sexual and reproductive justice exists when all people have the power and resources to make informed decisions about their bodies, sexuality, and reproduction. This includes the right to:
1. Choose to have or not have children
2. Choose the conditions under which to give birth or create a family
3. Care for our children with the necessary social support in a safe and healthy environment
4. Be free from violence at home and in our communities
5. Control our own bodies, free from any form of sexual or reproductive oppression
6. Express our sexuality, sexual orientation,
and gender freely
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