Women First Digital (WFD)

From September 19 to 21, WFD attended the @FIAPAC conference in Brussels. For our remote team, meeting in person is always special—especially when it means connecting with global partners and contributing to important conversations around sexual and reproductive health. We’re thrilled to announce that WFD was selected for three abstracts this year: 1) A poster for howtouseabortionpills.org: Addressing the Abortion Knowledge Gap: E-Learning Initiatives for Healthcare Providers Training 2) A poster for safe2choose.org: Expanding Safe Abortion Access: The safe2choose Chatbot and Counselor Synergy 3) And an oral presentation by the #ReproUncensored Coalition, presented by Venny Ala-Siurua from Women on Web on behalf of RU's founding members (Plan C Pills , WoW, Reproaction, and Amnesty International USA): Fighting Digital Suppression of Abortion Information Beyond the abstract presentations, the event featured inspiring advocacy speeches and discussions on new advancements in technical protocols for abortion care. We left feeling energized and ready to continue fighting for reproductive justice. We’re also proud to have signed the European Safe Abortion Networking Group statement in honor of #InternationalSafeAbortionDay. Read here - https://lnkd.in/eU-2iHN2 Additionally, our ReproUncensored coalition video on fighting digital censorship is now live on the RU website! It’s a crucial reminder of the ongoing battle for accessible abortion information in the digital age. While it won't drive traffic directly to us, we're excited to share it and keep building awareness. Looking forward to continuing these important collaborations and conversations! #FIAPAC2024 #ReproductiveRights #AbortionCare #DigitalSuppression #GlobalAdvocacy #WomenFirstDigital

🌍 It's #InternationalSafeAbortionDay! Just last March, following the historic inclusion of abortion freedom in the French constitution, I had the privilege of speaking at TEDxGEM about how women have reclaimed their bodily autonomy throughout history to secure #safeabortions options, even in the face of restrictive laws. ⏯️  You can watch it here: https://shorturl.at/0q2Vi Today, with safe and effective #medicalabortion options available, women continue to assert their autonomy. ✊ Self-managed abortions, backed by accurate information and telemedicine, empower women to make informed and safe choices on their own terms. This shift toward de-medicalizing abortion is crucial for breaking down barriers like cost, stigma, and limited access, putting control of reproductive health back in the hands of women. 👉 Very proud of the Women First Digital (WFD) team and our safe abortion platforms: safe2choose.org and howtouseabortionpill.org. However, challenges persist. 🚧 Access to products, the need for better training among health professionals, and the digital censorship of abortion information remain significant hurdles, particularly in restrictive regions. 📚 Ensuring accurate and accessible information is essential, and we must advocate for reliable resources to remain available and uncensored. 👉 Also very proud that Women First Digital (WFD) is part of the ReproUncensored.org coalition, which fights against the digital suppression of online abortion information. #WomensRights #BodilyAutonomy #ReproductiveHealth #AbortionPills #AbortionAccess #SafeAbortion #DigitalRights #TEDx #Digitalcensorship

The future of sexual health is here, and it's powered by #Myka, an AI-driven chatbot that’s reshaping how we access critical information. At findmymethod.org, we understand that empowering individuals starts with access to accurate, judgement-free sexual health guidance—and that's exactly what Myka offers. In a world where #misinformation and #disinformation spreads easily, having a reliable resource like Myka is essential. This isn’t just about answering questions, it’s about breaking down barriers and democratizing sexual health information for all. Experience a new era of sexual health empowerment. Check out how Myka is changing the game here - https://lnkd.in/eXwija_F #FemTech #SexualHealthInnovation #DigitalHealth #ReproductiveRights #Contraception #AIChatbot #FindMyMethod #MykaChatbot

Women First Digital en el Festival Zarelia 2024 Este año, tuvimos el honor de participar en uno de los eventos más inspiradores de América Latina: el Festival Zarelia, que reunió a comunicadoras y activistas feministas en Ecuador para discutir temas esenciales como el aborto y los derechos reproductivos. Durante cinco días de intensas conversaciones y talleres, exploramos cómo el periodismo feminista puede transformar las narrativas opresivas y construir un futuro más equitativo. En un taller sobre el aborto, creamos un espacio seguro y lleno de esperanza, donde representantes de diversas culturas y generaciones, incluidas comunidades indígenas, compartieron sus experiencias y compromisos por el cambio. El festival fue una fuente de inspiración para seguir luchando contra el estigma y abogar por los derechos reproductivos de todas las personas. #WomenFirstDigital #PeriodismoFeminista #DerechosReproductivos #AbortoLegal #Zarelia2024 #FeminismoLatinoamericano #Esperanza #NarrativasFeministas

WFD está feliz por haber participado en el poderoso Festival Zarelia, enfocado en la esperanza en América Latina y el Caribe, el mes pasado en Ecuador. En el Festival Zarelia, organizado por Wambra y El Churo, participamos en cinco días de discusiones sobre prácticas de comunicación feminista. Además, tuvimos la oportunidad de participar en un panel sobre tecnologías feministas, representadas por Lina López, junto a colegas de Taller Comunicación Mujer (Ecuador), Digital Defenders (Brasil), Cantata Feminista (Ecuador) y Hesperian (Honduras). En este espacio, mostramos la eficacia de nuestras herramientas digitales, incluyendo la consejería de safe2choose y Ally, la chatbot de aborto seguro, para promover servicios de aborto seguro y una forma feminista de usar Internet. Adicionalmente, realizamos un taller dirigido por Lina López sobre estrategias de comunicación narrativa basadas en la esperanza para hablar sobre el aborto. Este taller proporcionó un espacio para conectar, intercambiar ideas y explorar nuevas formas de discutir el aborto con empatía y cuidado, y sin estigmas. A través de estos intercambios, destacamos la importancia de nuestro trabajo en comunicación para crear nuevos espacios para discutir, debatir y obtener información sobre el aborto. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WFD is grateful to have participated in the powerful Zarelia Festival, focused on hope in Latin America and the Caribbean, last month in Ecuador. At the Festival, hosted by Wambra and El Churo, we engaged in five days of discussions about feminist communication practices. WFD, represented by Lina López , also had the opportunity to participate in a panel on feminist technologies, alongside colleagues from Taller @Comunicación Mujer (Ecuador), @Digital Defenders (Brazil), @CantataFeminista (Ecuador), and @Hesperian (Honduras). In this space, we showcased the effectiveness of its digital tools, including safe2choose counseling and Ally, the safe abortion chatbot, in promoting a safe abortion services and a feminist way to use internet. Additionally, we conducted a workshop on hope based narrative communication strategies for talking about abortions. This workshop provided a space to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new ways to discuss abortion with empathy and care and without stigma. Through these engagements, we highlighted the importance of our communication work in creating new spaces for discussing, debating, and obtaining information about abortions.

WFD will be at FIAPAC this september! Calling all Belgium friends and FIAPAC attendees! You're invited to "The Body Moves Outside The State: An International Day of Culture, Arts, and Reproductive Rights" on September 22nd at the Musée de la Fonderie in Brussels. Join @ReproUncensored , Shout Your Abortion, Women on Web, Plan C Pills, KIMPAVITA DAKAR, FEMINIST and other partners for an inspiring day of panel discussions, workshops, film screenings, and performances. Date: September 22, 2024 | Time: 14:00 - 22:30 Location: Musée de la Fonderie, Brussels Stay tuned for more details! Reach out if you want to learn more, and we can't wait to see you in Brussels! #ReproductiveRights #CulturalEvents #FIAPAC #WomenFirstDigital #ReproUncensored #ShoutYourAbortion #WomenOnWeb #BrusselsEvents #ArtsAndCulture

#jobalert #remote Location: Fully remote, with hiring preference for candidates based in Latin America or East Africa. We're looking for a Front-end Web Developer who will be responsible for implementing visual elements within our digital resources that support and promote usership - combining the art of design and the science of programming to translate UI/UX design wireframes into code. The Developer will also collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability, solicit feedback, and build solutions as requested by the multiple stakeholders. We invite all interested candidates to submit your application through this online form by August 23rd - https://lnkd.in/efYHAwqZ

We're happy to be joining the 10th edition of the #SororitésFrancophones conference cycle on Abortion Rights: Feminist and Intersectional Approaches. Organized by the West African Young Feminist Network and Equipop, this cycle of conferences aims to nurture and co-construct feminist thoughts on various themes. This meet will be held on July 11 at 5 p.m. GMT online on Zoom. Register here to join Pauline Diaz and other speakers in this conversation: https://urlr.me/r6CNH

The conversation surrounding sexual and reproductive health often excludes men’s participation, but the reality is that men also need better access, more information, and more resources regarding SRHR. Parenting is also often seen as a female domain, but lots of men are interested and willing to play a much bigger role. In this episode of Unapologetically Uterine, we will talk about the importance of increasing men’s access to and use of reproductive health services, enhancing men’s awareness of and support for their partners’ reproductive health, and the role of men and fatherhood. Follow our live streams here: https://lnkd.in/dbyQgNSa View the last episode here:  https://lnkd.in/duuyBBqT And the playlist with all the previous episodes here: https://lnkd.in/dzkdmSSY #ReproductiveHealth #SRHR #MensHealth #Fatherhood #GenderEquality #InclusiveHealthcare #MenAndParenting #HealthEducation #UnapologeticallyUterine #LiveStream #Twitch #Podcast #Awareness #CommunitySupport #ReproductiveRights

Abortion access in the U.S. has been restricted since the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. New laws now limit online information about abortion and reproductive care, impacting free speech rights. This affects WFD's mission to support those seeking abortion care information online. Michell Mor from WFD will join a panel discussion organised by the Woodhull Freedom Foundation. Joining WFD at the panel will be partners from the Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, Plan C Pills, and Fight for the Future, addressing the intersection of abortion access and censorship. Join us on July 30th at 3pm ET to learn how we continue to ensure uninterrupted access to SRH information. Register here. It's free! - https://lnkd.in/gigtB24C #AbortionAccess #ReproductiveRights #FreeSpeech #SRH #Censorship #DobbsDecision #WFD #PlannedParenthood #PlanCPills #FightForTheFuture #PanelDiscussion