Reproductive Justice Champions
A cross-issue network of community-based organizations working to advance reproductive and sexual justice in Illinois.
Beyond the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there is ample data telling us that the work is certainly not done.
Only about 2% of all contemporary midwives in the United States are Black; 1 out of 3 women of color who gave birth in an institutional setting reported experiencing maternal mistreatment during labor or delivery. In Illinois, 83% of maternal deaths of Black women were deemed preventable.
About
CFW’s Reproductive Justice Champions Cohort is a groundbreaking network designed to strengthen the capacity of organizations led by and serving those working to address the persistent disparities affecting all communities, with an emphasis on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
Through grantmaking, leadership development, and advocacy, this network fosters collaboration among reproductive and sexual justice organizations, ensuring a coordinated approach to tackling disparities in access to reproductive and sexual healthcare across Illinois.
Partners
Reproductive Justice Champions Report
Power in Our Hands: A Collective Vision for Reproductive & Sexual Justice in Illinois presents the reproductive and sexual justice work being carried out in Illinois by the Reproductive Justice Champions Cohort.
This report provides an in-depth examination of key organizations, their services, advocacy efforts, and educational initiatives. Furthermore, it outlines key recommendations to solidify Illinois as a sanctuary for reproductive and sexual justice, offers strategies for strengthening grassroots organizing, and makes a compelling case for sustained financial support from foundations and individuals.