SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE Justice

“When all people have the power and resources to make decisions about their bodies, sexuality & reproduction… “

Herstory of Reproductive Justice

The term “Reproductive Justice” was created by a group of black women in 1994, which led to the formation of SisiterSong to articulate the needs of communities of color that face multiple forms of sexual and reproductive oppression.  

Since then the term has evolved and been expanded to a full framework, based on the importance of promoting reproductive health right, equitable access to care and education aimed to address the need for an intersectional analysis as defined by the human rights framework, one that is inclusive and applicable to all.  The efforts and forward thinking of SisterSong have elevated the consciousness across the reproductive rights movement, to include activists, funders, researchers, academics, and advocates. 

The important work set forth by the women of SisterSong has helped to propel a movement that has raised equitable conversations around sexuality on a policy level, which has helped inspire dialogue about intersectionality­­­---the intersections of the many influences on lives of individuals.